SKYDIVE FOR 70/30 Skydive for 70/30 Ever fancied jumping out of a plane, soaring from 10,000 feet, whilst freefalling at 120 mph? Now you can enjoy the thrill of a lifetime whilst raising money for 70/30 at the same time. By joining our fundraising team, you have the opportunity to make a real difference for children and families all over the country. Currently 1 in 5 children in the UK suffer significant abuse or neglect at some point during their lifetime. 90% of those affected receive no help at all. We’re working to change this. The 70/30 Campaign is a network of people, all over the UK, dedicated to reducing levels of child abuse & neglect by 70% by the year 2030. This information pack will provide you with all the information you need before committing to your 70/30 skydive, including where you can jump and how to sign up. If you have any further questions about doing a skydive for 70/30 that have not been answered by the information in this pack, please contact the team directly on 020 8688 3773. Alternatively you can email [email protected] with any questions. www.70-30.org.uk @7030Campaign @7030Campaign @7030campaign Know your options Before you take to the skies, know your options. Jump Solo Lead a Team Want to tick a skydive off your bucket list? Not sure that jumping out a plane at 10,000 ft. is for Perfect! By raising money for the 70/30 you, or don’t want to do it on your own? No Campaign, you have the opportunity to do the problem! You have the choice to form a group of jump of your choice at your chosen airfield, friends or colleagues and take to the skies together. anywhere in the UK. You’ll fundraise together and whoever wants to, can take on this once in a lifetime experience on your chosen date. Choose a fun team name, decide how many of you are jumping and enjoy raising funds for How you’ll pay for your an amazing cause in the lead up to your skydive. skydive is up to you! *Each team member who chooses to jump will need When skydiving for 70/30, you have the choice to have raised the minimum sponsorship (varies by to use part of your sponsorship money to cover jump type) required at least 2 weeks before their the cost of the jump OR pay for it yourself and scheduled skydive. choose to donate all of the funds you raise to the 70/30 cause. It’s up to you! If you are covering the costs yourself, you will need to pay the airfield directly on the day of your jump. Types of jumps There are 3 main types of skydives you can choose from. The majority of jumpers opt for the tandem skydive at 10,000 ft. Tandem skydive Static line Accelerated freefall Jump altitude 10,000 ft. 3,000 ft. 10,000 ft. Duration 1 day 2 days 2 days Jump solo or with With an instructor Solo Solo instructor BPA approved certificate Is it for me? Yes, if you want to Yes, if you want to Yes, if you want to experience 120mph jump solo and also take the level of a freefall without take the first step professional having to do a day’s towards jumping skydivers course training regularly Minimum £395 £360 £535 sponsorship (out of which you can cover the airfield cost) Av. Booking deposit £50* £50* £50* Av. airfield cost £200* £160* £320* Age 16 and over 16-55 inclusive 16-55 inclusive Weight Under 15 stone* Under 15 stone* Under 15 stone* *Approximate weight varies airfield to airfield *Airfield costs & deposit amounts displayed vary airfield to airfield Tandem Skydive This is our most popular type of skydive. You’ll be harnessed to an experienced parachute instructor at all times. You’ll jump from at least 10,000 feet – just like the professionals. Freefall down to 5,000 feet – falling through the air at 120 mph. Ride the parachute down to the ground – you’ll be taught how to steer onto the drop zone. Landing is controlled by your instructor. Jump and training is completed in one day and you’ll receive a certificate to prove you’ve done it! Static Line Jump Jump solo from 3,000 feet under the supervision of an instructor. Thorough training is covered; from exiting the aircraft to making the perfect landing. You’re securely attached to a 'static line' which automatically opens your parachute for you. You’ll receive a certificate to prove you’ve done it! Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Take your first steps towards becoming a professional skydiver. Skydive solo from 10,000 feet. Freefall down to up to 5,000 feet – falling through the air at 120 mph. A full days training from qualified instructors is included. Train during the week for your jump at the weekend. Receive a certificate to prove you’ve done it! Where you can jump We use a number of British Parachute Association (BPA) approved drop zones around the UK. You can book your skydive with whichever airfield is nearest to you. If you do not see the airfield you wish to use on our list (below) you can contact them directly and see what jumps they offer. Tandem skydive Static line Accelerated freefall Cornwall Honiton Salisbury Maidstone Swindon Cirencester Swansea Brackley Cambridge Norwich Beccles Nottingham Whitchurch Brigg Lancaster Grange-over-Sands Durham Coleraine Perthshire St Andrews Darlington Bridlington Northamptonshire Oxfordshire Shropshire North Lincolnshire Devon Kent Suffolk Wiltshire Fife *See airfield directory at back of pack for contact details Sign up & pay for your skydive Great, so let’s get started! To start your 70/30 skydive challenge, simply fill in the registration form on the 70/30 website (www.70-30.org.uk/ways-to-help/skydive), giving us your contact details, the name of your chosen airfield and the type of jump you want to do. Note there is a separate registration form for those who are forming a team. You will also need to specify at this stage whether you are using your sponsorship money to fund the jump or are paying for this separately. Once you have received an email from us confirming receipt of your details, contact your airfield of choice directly to pay the initial deposit (this can vary from airfield to airfield) and discuss possible dates to do your jump, including any necessary training. Remember to give yourself plenty of time between signing up and jumping to fundraise! The airfield will send you precise details of your skydive booking and costs by email, as well as the necessary BPA medical declaration forms. You must return this form (signed by your doctor if required) direct to the airfield on the day of your jump. You should have reached your fundraising goal at least two weeks before your scheduled jump. This gives us the time necessary to receive your sponsorships and pay the airfield the agreed amount in advance of your jump. If you have decided to pay for your skydive separately and direct all sponsorships to 70/30, you will have to pay the airfield on the day of the jump. Please note that if you fail to raise the minimum sponsorship amount (stated above) you will not be able to jump on your chosen date. Please note that when taking part in a static line or accelerated freefall jump the payment to the airfield is for your training and is totally non-refundable even if you do not jump. How to start fundraising Once you filled in our online form and payed your skydive deposit to your selected airfield, it’s time to get started fundraising! Let the fun begin! By far the easiest way to fundraise for 70/30 is to set up an online fundraising page. We recommend JustGiving. You can add a photo, define your fundraising target and track and share your progress with friends and family! Follow these simple steps to get started: 1. Go to JustGiving and set up your page. 2. Email all your friends, family and colleagues with the link to your page. Include examples of how fundraising makes a lasting difference to children. 3. Target your most generous supporters first as people tend to donate amounts based on what others have already given. 4. Post the link to your online fundraising page on social media, and include the link to your online fundraising page on your email signature if you use one. 5. Publicise your fundraising page details on intranets, workplace/community newsletters or notice boards. 6. Update your online fundraising page with progress and resend to your contacts. 7. Personalise the thank you email and ask your supporters to spread the word about your fundraiser to their friends and family. 8. After the event, update your page with photos and your result, and remind people they can still donate. If you need any help with your page, check out JustGiving’s help section. You can also download our fundraising pack from our website for fun ideas on how to raise sponsors! Frequently asked questions When can I jump? guardian; those aged 40 and over, or those with an existing medical condition, will need to have You can book most dates of the year online or the medical form signed & stamped by their by phone. You can book a date up to 6 months doctor (115B). in advance. Remember to give yourself plenty of time to fundraise before jumping! Can I raise my fundraising target online? Where can I jump? Yes.