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British National Championships
Annual event that brings together skydivers from across the UK to compete in various disciplines such as formation skydiving, freefly, freestyle, and canopy piloting.
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A series of competitive events held throughout the UK that brings together skydivers of all skill levels to compete in various disciplines, including formation skydiving, freefly, and artistic events
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A premier international skydiving event organised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), bringing together top skydivers from around the globe to compete.
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A series of international skydiving competitions sanctioned by FAI, featuring multiple events where skydivers from different countries compete individually or as part of national teams.
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Mike Forge

New Skydiver of the Year Trophy

The award is named in honour of BPA member Major Michael Lancaster Forge, who was tragically killed on active service in the Falkland Islands conflict on the 6th of June 1982.

Chief or Advanced Instructors nominate the New Skydiver of the Year. The criterion used is that a relatively new skydiver is nominated, who has progressed well during the last year and is also considered to be a valuable member of their Club.

2025: KAYE MEADOWS
Kaye Meadows of Skydive Langar earned their A Licence in early 2025 and has quickly become a valued and inspiring member of their home PTO. Known for their positivity, dedication, and strong work ethic, Kaye has since competed in a Rookie Rumble, achieved their B Licence, and continues to show clear ambition to progress within the sport.
2024: HALIL BUZCUOGLU
Halil Buzcuoglu began skydiving in June 2024 and progressed at an exceptional pace, completing AFF, earning his A Licence, and reaching his 200th jump and C Licence in just four months — all at UK drop zones. A dedicated and quietly determined member of Skydive Headcorn, Halil has jumped across the UK, achieved FS1, FS1+ and TR1, and completed both water and night jumps. His commitment, progression, and passion for the sport make him a standout new skydiver and a thoroughly deserving recipient of the Mike Forge Trophy – New Skydiver of the Year 2024.
2021: CIAN MOORE
Nomination text from Cian’s Chief Instructor:
The nominee for the Mike Forge Trophy started jumping in April 2021 and completed their AFF in early summer. They were hooked immediately and from that day on they would turn up at the Drop Zone every day either to jump or to do whatever jobs they could to make enough money for their next jump. If there were no rigs to pack, the nominee would be seen refueling the aircraft, helping out around the DZ, and even emptying the bins. Despite the weather always being against them, their enthusiasm never waned, and they completed their 50th jump on the last jumping day of 2021.

Previous Winners

YearRecipientHome Drop Zone
2020Fabiola BraioniHinton
2019Catherine BayadaAPA Netheravon
2018Steve JoyceHeadcorn
2016Dawn ConrardyHibaldstow
2015George WasonJSPC Netheravon
2014Jack DaviesHibaldstow
2013Rachel EdgsonLangar
2011Joe NewrickSilver Stars Parachute Club
2010Dan HarmerAPA Netheravon
2009George GlassHibaldstow
2008Dave LewisSilver Stars Parachute Club
2007Andreas Papadopoulos
2006Judy WalkerHeadcorn