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Charity Tandem Skydiving
Charity Parachuting Information
Tandem skydiving not only provides the experience of a lifetime, but is an exciting way to raise funds for a good cause at the same time. Plus if you raise enough sponsorship your charity jump could be for free.
It takes just 20 minutes to be briefed for your course and then you will jump harnessed to the front of a fully BPA qualified Tandem Parachuting Instructor and experience the thrill of 120mph freefall.
For more information on the Tandem Parachute Course click here.
How does a charity skydive work?
All it takes is a bit of time and effort to fundraise. There are two options when it comes to doing a sponsored skydive:
- You can pay for the tandem jump yourself and then everything you raise goes to charity. There is no minimum target to be met.
- Most charities will allow the cost of the sky dive to be covered using up to 50% of the sponsorship money, however a minimum amount of at least twice the cost of the tandem skydive should be raised.
It is important to recognise that although it seems you are skydiving for free, the tandem parachute jump is being paid for by the charity and the people supporting your cause, so you should try to raise as much as possible over the minimum target.
Can I choose my own charity?
Skydive Hibaldstow has links to several local charities with whom we already have agreements however we understand that you might want to choose a charity close to your heart. You are welcome to skydive for any charitable cause but you do need to agree the use of funds with them directly.
By booking directly with the dropzone and not through an agency all the funds raised only go two ways – to cover the cost of your charity tandem skydive and to the charity itself.
If you are fundraising for a charity of your own choice then please note our targets are recommendations and you must contact the charity and agree the use of funds directly with them.
Skydive Hibaldstow Charities
For 2012 we are pleased to be working directly with the following charities for whom you can skydive on any day, or choose to take part in one of their special event dates.
Each charity works a little differently so please click below to see more info on each one. You can also check our Charity Events Calendar to join a fundraising day organised in aid of a specific charity.
Unfortunately, our organised charity skydives are only available at our northern centre in Lincolnshire. Discounts do not apply to our Southern Option dropzone.
We are also supporting 2011 events organised by or in aid of:
| Big Red Heart Appeal, Grimsby | Leeds University RAG | Lincoln University RAG |
| Manchester University RAG | MS Resource Centre | Muslim Aid |
| Prostate Cancer during Mens Health Week | Real Radio for Help for Heroes | Selby College |
| The Laura Crane Trust | UltraLase for Vision Aid | York University RAG |
| Yorkshire Air Ambulance | Young Farmers | Islamic Relief |
How to Book
To book your skydive, you can either click on the Booking tab above, or click here.
When you can skydive with us
Tandem parachute jumps can be booked on any day from Saturday 14th January 2012, subject to availability.
- Skydive Hibaldstow is open on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- September to May: Open 6 days a week, closed only on Tuesdays.
- June to August: Open 7 days a week
If you are unsure which charity you would like to raise money for, why not choose from one of our organised tandem skydiving dates below.
Summer evening Tandems from June to August 2012
Once the long sun-filled summer evenings arrive why not take advantage and do something different and go parachuting after work? We offer Tandem skydives with arrival times of up to 6pm on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Please contact us to check availability.
Charity Diary
You can do a sponsored skydive on any date that Skydive Hibaldstow is open (subject to availability). However, many charities and individuals have reserved places for their charity skydiving events, so why not join them.
Please note - that these events do not mean that we are fully booked. Skydive Hibaldstow has plenty of capacity especially in the summer months when the days are longer and can deal with several groups per day. Please contact us to check availability.
Dates for 2012
| Date 2012 | Charity or Event Name | |
| 4th & 5th February | Islamic Relief North East | |
| 18th February | Human Appeal International |  |
| 25th February | Saint Michael's Hospice, Harrogate | |
| 26th February | Manchester University RAG | |
| 3rd March | St.Gemma's Hospice, Leeds | |
| 3rd March | Islamic Relief East Midlands | |
| 4th March | York University RAG | |
| 10th March | St.Gemma's Hospice, Leeds | |
| 11th March | Leeds University RAG | |
| 6th April | St.Gemma's Hospice, Leeds | |
| 21st April | Nottingham Trent RAG | |
| 22nd April | Huddersfield Uni RAG | |
| 28th April | Human Appeal International | |
| 28th April | One in a Million | |
| 5th May | When You Wish Upon A Star | |
| 5th May | Prince of Wales Hospice | |
| 13th May | Big Red Heart Appeal, Grimsby | |
| 19th May | Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Headingley | |
| 19th May | Little Sisters of the Poor, Headingley | |
| 4th June | Real Radio in aid of Help for Heroes | |
| 17th June | St.Gemma's Hospice, Leeds | |
| 23rd June | Human Appeal International |  |
| 24th June | The Laura Crane Trust | |
| 1st July | Bluebell Woods Childrens Hospice | |
| 21st July | Hull Samaritans | |
| 28th July | Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield | |
| 28th July | HERIB:Hull&East Riding Institute for the Blind | |
| 29th July | Cash for Kids: Hallam FM & Viking FM | |
| 4th August | Saint Michaels Hospice, Harrogate | |
| 25th August | Human Appeal International | |
| 8th September | Prince of Wales Hospice | |
| 9th September | St.Gemma's Hospice, Leeds | |
| 9th September | Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield | |
| 27th October | Human Appeal International | |
Click here for past charity events held at Skydive Hibaldstow.
Charity Name: Sheffield Hospitals CharityDate of Jump: 16th October 2011Number of Jumpers: 15Amount...
Name of Charity: Hull SamaritansDate of Jump: Saturday 1st OctoberNumber of Jumpers: Nine excited...
Charity Name: Human Appeal InternationalDate of Jump: 2nd October 2011Number of Jumpers:Amount...
Charity Name: Prince of Wales TrustNumber of Jumpers: 9Date of Jump: 3rd September 2011Amount...
Name of Jumper: Angie Cooper Date of Jump: 21st August 2011
Charity Name: Breast Cancer Campaign...
Jumpers Names: Paul and Lois Standerline and a group a of 16 tandem jumpers.Date of Jump: 28th July...
Skydivers Names: Katie Smedmor and Milly MurphyCharity Name: Aspires Centre in FinchamAmount Raised...
Charity Name: Khalsa AidDate of Jump: 10th July 2011Number of Jumpers: 130
Description: Skydive...
Tandem skydiving is designed to allow as many people as possible to enjoy freefall, however there are a few restrictions:
| Min Age | Max Age | Medical | Max Weight | Body Mass Index | |
| Tandem Skydive | 16 with parental consent | none | Age 40+ (or with medical conditions at any age) | 16st / 100kg | Suitable wind conditions may be required |
Weight - Tandem
The maximum acceptable weight for tandem skydiving is 16 stone (approx 100kg) fully clothed.
- Although it is less important to be physically fir for this type of skydive please be aware that not all conditions are suitable for all tandem students and, for your safety, the Centre Chief Instructor may choose to postpone your jump until wind conditions are more suitable. In some cases this unfortunately may result in your skydive being rescheduled for an alternative date.
- This particularly affects those tandem students who are elderly, less agile, have limited mobility or are otherwise less physically fit as well as *those who have a high body mass index of 27.5 or over* (please see chart on our restrictions document), particularly in females, or those close to the overall weight limit.
Age – Tandem
Overall minimum age is 16+.
- Age 16 - 17. The minimum age for tandem skydiving is 16 years. A parental/guardian signature of consent is required on three forms (the centre membership form, the BPA medical form and the BPA membership agreement) which will be provided upon booking.
- Age 16 – 39. Will be required to sign a BPA Tandem Student Declaration of fitness form. Those unable to sign the form due to medical conditions or injuries must bring a copy signed and stamped by their doctor instead.
- Age 40+. There is no upper age limit for tandem sky diving – we have had 90 year olds jump with us. However those aged 40 or over must bring a fully completed BPA Tandem Student Declaration of fitness form signed and stamped by their doctor along on the day of their jump.
Medical Conditions & Notes – Tandem
We regret that certain medical conditions may prevent you from taking part in a skydive. These include epilepsy, some cardiovascular and neurological conditions, some forms of diabetes and recurring injuries. A full list with notes can be found on the back of the medical form. You can also contact the parachute centre on 01652 64 88 37 if you have any questions.
You can download a copy of the BPA Tandem Student Declaration of fitness form here.
Kindly note that we cannot accept letters or notes from doctors. This particular form must be used.
A full list of restrictions for all our skydiving courses can be downloaded here.
Your Safety
Our primary concern is for your safety and we may choose to postpone your jump if weather conditions are not suitable for a particular individual. As an experienced and professional dropzone, we hope that customers will respect our judgement.
The minimum raise targets below are recommendations and you must agree the use of funds directly with charity for which you are raising. Kindly note, all prices are per person.
| Prices per person | ||||
| No in group (Hibaldstow) | Total minimum to raise | Deposit in advance | Balance on arrival | Minimum sponsorship to give to charity |
| 1 or 2 people | £480 | £75 | £165 | £240 |
| 3 or 4 people | £450 | £75 | £150 | £225 |
| 5 to 9 people | £420 | £75 | £135 | £210 |
| 10 to 29 people | £390 | £75 | £120 | £195 |
| 30 to 49 people | £380 | £75 | £115 | £190 |
| For larger groups, please contact us. | ||||
Special Discounts for Hibaldstow Charities
Skydive Hibaldstow is pleased to support the charities listed below. If you fund raise for them, then we offer a special discounted price of £200 per person for the tandem skydive.
If you are enquiring on behalf of a charitable organisation not listed here, then please contact us to find out more about organising a special event of your own.
| Charity Name | Total Minimum to Raise | Advance Deposit | Pay on the Day (Jump balance + sponsorship) |
|
| CF Trust | £400 | £50 | £200 + £150 | |
| Help for Heroes | £400 | £75 | £125 + £200 | |
| Kirkwood Hospice (Huddersfield) | £395 | £75 | £125 + £195 | |
| Laura Crane Trust | £400 | £50 | £200 + £150 | |
| Leukaemia CARE | £350 | £75 | £125 + £150 | |
| Lindsey Lodge Hospice (Scunthorpe) | £400 | £75 | £125 + £200 | |
| Human Appeal International | £350 | £50 | £150 + £150 | |
| Nations Together | £400 | £75 | £125 + £200 | |
| Prostate Cancer Charity | £400 | £75 | £125 + £200 | |
| St.Gemma's Hospice (Leeds) | £395 | £50 | £200 + £145 | |
| Sheffield Hospitals Charity | £350 | £75 | £125+ £150 | |
| The Firefighters Charity | £400 | £50 | £150 + £200 | |
| Childrens Heart Surgery Fund, Leeds | £395 | £50 | £200 + £145 | |
| £500 | £75 | £125 + £300 | ||
Kindly note, we only offer organised charity skydives at our Northern parachute centre at Hibaldstow in Lincolnshire.
How to Book Your charity Skydive
Hibaldstow Charity Jumps
If you would like to skydive in aid of one of Hibaldstows associated charities then please see the specific webpage for that charity which provides downloadable booking information and registration forms. if you would prefer a copy of this information by post or email then please just get in touch.
Kindly note that we only offer our organised sponsored skydives for our associated charities at our Northern centre in Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire.
Skydiving for a charity of your own choice
To jump in aid of a charity or cause of your own choice you simply need to reserve a place on your chosen date and ensure you contact the charity for their approval and to obtain a fundraising pack.
We will need the following details for every jumper to ensure they are within the restrictions:
- Name
- Age, weight & height
- Contact mobile phone number & email address
- Preferred jump date and an alternative
- Payment of a non-refundable £75 deposit.
If you are organising a group charity event click here - Group Tandem Event.
You can book by
Phone: Just call and speak to one of our skydiving advisors on 01132 505 600
Online: Book online using your debit or credit card. Your payment will be securely processed by Paypal but you do not need your own paypal account.
Email: Our Booking Office info@skydiving.co.uk and we can call you back
Post: Send a cheque (payable to Target Skysports) along with the required jumper details to: Target Skysports Booking Office, Woodleigh Hall Farm, Woodlands Drive, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JT.
- Start fundraising! Ensure you contact the charity to register your event and obtain official sponsorship forms so they can claim GiftAid.
You must get approval from your chosen charity if you plan to cover the cost with sponsorship money. - You can also register to fundraise online for most charities using websites like JustGiving and VirginMoney.
- On the day of your jump you will need to pay the balance of £165 (or less for groups) for the skydive at the airfield. Kindly note that this amount can only be paid in cash or by debit or credit card. Funds raised online cannot be used to pay for this (unless you make prior arrangements with the charity).
- Arrange to send at least the remaining minimum sponsorship to your chosen charity within the timeframe they have specified if you have not already raised enough online.
