News & Events

British Skydiving is inviting applications for positions of Head of Delegation / Team Manager for the Mondial in Tanay, which, if it goes ahead, will take place 9-21 August 2021. This follows a decision to reopen these positions in light of the time that has elapsed since the original invitations were made and accepted, and […]

In 2020, we have seen a reduction in the number of descents carried out, mostly due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, during the first quarter of 2020, we were also affected by some of the worst winter months we had experienced for several years.  For some members, it may have been close to 9 months […]

The new Canopy Training Manual CT 3 & 4 is now available for download. Once again huge thank you to all members of the Working Group for their tremendous hard work and to Angel Fernandez and Katie Wilkinson at Warners for the polishing. If you spot any issues, please contact the chair of the working […]

Parachute Training Organisations (PTOs) are preparing once again to resume operations with revised safety measures in place to continue minimising the COVID-19 risk of transmission.

Following decisions regarding British Skydiving events made at the recent Return to Skydiving meeting, the UKSL Meet 1 scheduled for 1-2 May at Skydive Langar, has been postponed. If you had been planning to compete at the event, we hope you can appreciate the reasons for this and we will keep you updated regarding any […]

Jeff Montgomery, Safety & Technical Officer, recently wrote to all instructors and coaches offering guidance for the return to skydiving.

The new Canopy Training Manual is now available for download. A huge thanks to all of those on the Working Group for their tremendous hard work and to Angel Fernandez and Katie Wilkinson at Warners for the polishing. If you spot any issues, please contact the chair of the working group, Mark Bayada. Canopy size […]

British Skydiving is undergoing a comprehensive review of all our basic instructor, instructor & rigging courses to ensure our courses are up to date, fit for purpose and meet good governance. We understand the importance of engaging with our membership in this process and allowing our members a voice. Therefore, this anonymous survey is one […]

The website and membership portal will be offline from 8am on Tuesday the 16th of March 2021. This is to deliver changes including the ability for Joint Members to renew online. Upgrades can sometimes take the whole working day but it is hoped that it won’t take that long.

Ahead of the release of the full set of manuals and forms, a complementary mobile app for the new Canopy Training system has been produced to simplify working out minimum canopy sizes by experience. The app is available for Android from Google Play and for iOS from the App Store. Simply enter your licence, exit […]

The update work on PIMS is continuing at pace, current full members and retired members will be receiving their renewal email later today and will be able to renew online.

We are working to improve the membership section of PIMS, ahead of the new membership year.

An update from the British Skydiving Safety and Training Committee.

At the STC meeting on Thursday 11 Feb, British Skydiving Chief Instructors voted to accept the recommendations of the Canopy Working Group and to implement them as of 1st April 2021.

Watch British Skydiving’s first online Annual General Meeting from 30 January 2021

2021 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Association.

British Skydiving is hosting its first online AGM on 30 January 2021

We are pleased to announce the results of the British Skydiving 2020 Council Election.

Join the British Skydiving council election candidates in a live online Q&A session on Friday 08 January at 19.00hrs.

Britsh Skydiving HQ will close at noon on Wednesday December 23 and reopen after the holiday on Monday 4 January 2021.

Nine nominations have been received for the three seats on Council becoming vacant at the virtual AGM.

We want you to tell us about the great service you’ve received from another British Skydiving member.

On government instruction for people to stay at home, British Skydiving HQ will be closed from Thursday 5th November.

Applications are being invited for the Technical Excellence Advisor roles.

Members are invited to volunteer their skills and competencies through election as a member of a British Skydiving Committee.

It is with heavy hearts and disappointment that we announce the cancellation of Skydive the Expo 2021

Three seats on British Skydiving Council become available at the AGM 2021.

British Skydiving is looking to appoint two independent non-executive Directors and is now inviting applications.

Craig Poxon, Chair of Council, explains how British Skydiving has been working with DZOs, medical professionals and aviation experts to establish a safe return to skydiving.

Jeff Montgomery, is chairing a new Working Group to review the return to skydiving protocols after the covid-19 lockdown.

Sport and recreation has an influential role to bring about meaningful change

After careful consideration and negotiation with the affected drop zones the decision has been made to cancel all remaining competitions for 2020.

STC has considered a total of 20 COVID-19 Special ‘One-Off’ Permissions/Exemptions

Dr John Carter provides an interim briefing for Covid-19 & restarting skydiving.

Council has agreed revised subscription rates.

British Skydiving sets out some of the work that it does behind the scenes to keep us in the air.

Treasurer, Tash Higman, provides a report on the finance position of British Skydiving.

Callum Kennedy from UK Parachuting has created a #StayatHome video featuring members

Chair of Council, Craig Poxon provides an update to members

Council is determined to do the right thing for our membership and our sport and has offered a financial aid package to DZs

A statement from Sam Lee, Chair of the Elite Performance Committee, on the upcoming World Championships.

Craig Poxon, Chair of Council provides an update on what has been happening at British Skydiving.

Callum Kennedy of UK Parachuting, Beccles is starting a movement to bring the whole UK Skydiving scene together

Find links to interesting and educational content whilst we can’t jump

A statement by the Treasurer of British Skydiving on the financial considerations in the skydiving sector during the coronavirus shutdown

The Council of British Skydiving held a video meeting today to consider the effect of the unprecedented government restrictions.

Update from British Skydiving’s Medical Adviser on the current Coronavirus situation.

COO of British Skydiving, Tony Butler, responds to the exceptionally difficult and challenging time facing us all.

All official British Skydiving events and activities postponed for the time being because of coronavirus

We would like to welcome our new finance manager, Lise Moore.

We are accepting applications for Heads of Delegation/Team Managers

New chair elected as Martin Soulsby steps down after 9 years.

The British Skydiving Review of the Year 2019 has now been published.

The new subscription rates with effect from 1 April 2020 have been announced.

Nick Bunting has stood down from his voluntary position as an independent non-executive director.

We are pleased to announce the results of the British Skydiving 2020 Council Election.

Voting is now open for the British Skydiving Council Election 2020.

British Parachute Association has undergone a total brand review and unveiled its new identity, logo and website.

At the close of nominations, eight nominations had been received for the five (4 x 3 year and 1 x 1 year) seats on Council becoming vacant at the AGM.

James Potts has been appointed to the part-time role of Compliance Officer.

The Royal Aero Club Trust has announced the start of the 2020 bursary awards.

Congratulations to NFTO Skydiving Team who took Silver in the FS 4-way Female category at the 2019 World Cup

Five seats on BPA Council become available for elected members at the AGM on Saturday 25th January 2020.

British Skydiving and NFTO FS 4-way team have now successfully undertaken a mediation process.

British Skydiving Council, at its meeting on Tuesday 1 October, elected Mark Bayada as Competitions Chair for the remainder of the committee year.

A new British record organised by Ally Milne with an incredible 21 BPA members performing a Head-Up formation

At the BPA Nationals in Speed, Jimmy McCarthy and Kiera Chapman both set new British Speed Records!