Tandem Skydive

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This is a fantastic opportunity for you to have the experience of a lifetime by jumping from a plane at 12,000 feet!.

A tandem skydive is a high altitude jump where you are securely attached to your tandem instructor.  He/she is responsible for controlling the freefall part of the skydive as well as the flight under the parachute, leaving you free to enjoy the thrill of the experience.

All we ask you to do is pledge to raise £350 in sponsorship and your jump will be totally free!

Our skydives are available seven days per week throughout the year so you can allow as much time as you need to raise your sponsors, and with seven jump zones around the UK, you won’t have too far to travel either!

UK Parachuting is the skydive company that we have carefully chosen to ensure that you enjoy your skydive experience. Not only are they one of the friendliest and most helpful skydiving schools around, but also the most professional.
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The minimum sponsorship is broken down into:
  • Registration Fee
  • Cost of Skydive
  • Charity Donation
​The charity donation varies depending on the airfield you choose to jump at...
BECCLES (SUFFOLK)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £170
Charity Donation: £150
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

BLACKPOOL (LANCASHIRE)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

HIBALSTOW (LINCOLNSHIRE)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

SALISBURY (WILTSHIRE)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

PETERLEE (DURHAM)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £220
Charity Donation: £100
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

SWANSEA (SOUTH WALES)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £220
Charity Donation: £100
Total Minimum To Raise: £350.
​SIBSON (PETERBOROUGH)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £170
Charity Donation: £150
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

STRATHALLEN (SCOTLAND)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £220
Charity Donation: £100
Total Minimum To Raise: £350
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SWINDON (WILTSHIRE)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

DUNKESWELL (DEVON)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

PERRANPORTH (CORNWALL)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £200
Charity Donation: £120
Total Minimum To Raise: £350

TILSTOCK (SHROPSHIRE)
Registration Fee: £30
Cost of Skydive: £220
Charity Donation: £100
Total Minimum To Raise: £350
The term ‘skydive’ applies to any type of parachute descent.
  1. The airfield will make every effort to comply with the preferred dates for booking. If both the dates are unavailable, Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund, or the airfield, will contact you before proceeding with the booking.
  2. Bookings are made on the understanding that any skydive will only take place in accordance with the safety limitations imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the British Parachute Association (BPA).
  3. A booking, once made, is final and the date cannot be changed with less than 21 days notice. An administration fee may be charged for changing the date once agreed.
  4. The balance of payment is due on or before the day of the course. Any fee(s) or deposit(s) paid are nonrefundable.
  5. If you fail to turn up on the day of the course (irrespective of reason or cause), you will not be permitted to a refund of any fee(s) or deposit(s) paid or be permitted to commute any fees paid towards another course on another date. You will still be liable for the balance of payment.
  6. If inclement weather or technical problems with the aircraft prevents skydiving on the day booked, you will be able to        re-book a mutually convenient date free of charge. Refunds will not be made under these circumstances. The skydive must be re-booked with 12 months of the cancellation date.
  7. Due to irregularities in weather, aircraft limitations and numbers of participants on the day of the course, you may need to be at the drop zone for the entire day, irrespective of your arrival time. For Static Line (RAPS) and AFF courses, it may be necessary for the jump to take place on the day following the ground training.
  8. On the day of the course, if you do not conform to the age, weight and health requirements of the CAA and the BPA, or you do not have the correct paperwork required for skydiving (see below), you will not be permitted to take part in any skydive and the balance of payment will still be due
  9. When booking in a group, you accept responsibility for these terms on behalf of all participating members of the group. If a group booking has been made and some of the group fail to turn up, the non-group price will be charged.

GIFT VOUCHERS:
  1. Any vouchers purchased are non-transferable and non-refundable, and are not valid beyond the expiry date
  2. All standard terms and conditions apply to bookings made to redeem vouchers.
  3. Once a date has been booked to redeem a voucher, if the participant does not turn up the voucher will be deemed used.

PAPERWORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE AIRFIELD:

You will be required to complete the following on the day of your course:
  • Membership/Indemnity form for the parachute centre.
  • Membership form for membership or temporary membership to BPA.
  • Medical form.
  • In addition, If you are 40 years of age or over (or will not be able to complete a medical form to certify yourself fit to skydive) on the day of the course you will be required to bring a medical certificate that has been signed and stamped by your doctor. Medical forms are available from Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.
  • If you are under 18 years of age, you will be required to bring written consent for you to skydive from a parent or guardian.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

WEIGHT AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The weight limit for all Parachute Jumps is 15st 7lbs. The height limit for tandem jumps is 6’ 3”. In addition, your weight should be in proportion to your height. The limits may vary by airfield, please contact Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund for further clarification.

INSURANCE
Included in the price of your skydive is temporary membership to the BPA, which automatically covers you for third party liability up to £2,000,000. This does not however, cover you for personal injury and you are therefore advised to arrange special personal cover for yourself. We can arrange this for anybody making a jump with us and full details will be forwarded upon request. Please note that any cover you take out does not necessarily have to be through us. If you are in any doubt at all about what is being offered to you, you should seek advice from your insurance broker.
WHAT IS A TANDEM SKYDIVE?
A tandem skydive is a high altitude jump where you are securely attached to your tandem instructor. He/she is responsible for controlling the freefall part of the skydive as well as the flight under the parachute, leaving you free to enjoy the thrill of the experience!

WHAT IS A SANTA SKYDIVE?
A skydive is exactly the same as the tandem skydive except you will be supplied with a Santa costume to wear and skydive with lots of other Santas! This is a great way to get into the festive spirit in the lead up to Christmas.

WHAT DOES THE EXPERIENCE INVOLVE?
The course is designed to be completed within half a day, where possible, however on busier days (usually weekends in the summer) there may be a short wait to do your jump. This will be avoided if possible but please allow time for delays on the day. Your skydive experience will consist of:
  • The Briefing: Your instructor will take you through a 30 minute briefing during which you will learn about the skydive, what you will need to do and the equipment that you will be using.
  • The Ride to Altitude: The aircraft will take you to a minimum of 12,000ft where you will exit securely harnessed to your instructor. 
  • Freefall: You will experience freefall at around 120mph for approximately 35 seconds. Your instructor will deploy your tandem parachute at around 5,000ft.
  • The Parachute Ride: The parachute is specifically designed for two people and your instructor will control it throughout. You will have several minutes to enjoy the flight as your instructor guides it back to the landing area.
  • The Landing: Landings are usually soft. Following the instructions you were given during your briefing will ensure a comfortable landing - which is generally accomplished without even falling over!

IS IT SAFE?
The sport is naturally extremely safety-conscious so all tandem parachute systems come with a back up reserve parachute and a computer operated device that will automatically deploy the reserve parachute if the manual deployment method is unsuccessful. Tandem parachutes are designed for two people and are thoroughly tested and maintained. All parachute jumps at UK Parachuting are conducted in accordance with safety limitations imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority and the British Parachute Association.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
The maximum weight restriction is 15st 7lb, the maximum height is 6ft 3” and your weight should be in proportion to your height. The minimum age is 16 years (parental consent required for under 18’s), and a medical form signed and stamped by your doctor is required if you are 40 years of age or over.

HOW DO I BOOK?
  1. Choose the airfield you would like to go to for your tandem skydive and pick two dates, a first choice and a second choice.
  2. Complete both parts of the booking form. If you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must also sign the permission form. If you are 40 years old or over, you must get permission from your doctor who should complete the BPA form.
  3. Send all the forms to us by email to events@lennoxccf.org.uk or by post to Lennox Children's Cancer Fund, First Floor, 1-3 Western Road, Romford, Essex RM1 3LD. Make sure you include your registration fee payment information on the forms, or send a cheque.
  4. We'll let you know when we receive your forms, and then start the booking process.
  5. You will receive a confirmation of your skydive date and time from the airfield within two weeks. This will usually be sent by email, unless you didn't provide an email address in which case it will be posted to you. If you do not receive this confirmation within two weeks of posting your forms, please let us know.
  6. All that is left for you to do now is raise your sponsors!

WHAT IF I DON'T RAISE ENOUGH SPONSORS?
Firstly, don't panic! When booking your skydive, you should try to allow yourself enough time to raise the minimum sponsorship needed. If you are approaching your skydive date and you don't think you will have enough raised, please call us to discuss. We may be able to offer alternative ways to raise the extra funds you need. If this is not possible, we will be able to help you change your skydive to a later date.

There are lots of fundraising tools around to make it easier to raise sponsors and hit your fundraising target. We suggest setting up your own online fundraising page using JustGiving and send the link to family and friends using email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and any other social media outlets available to you. This will allow your friends and family to sponsor you while on the go, or from the comfort of their sofas.

CAN I GET MY EXPERIENCE ON DVD?
The airfield can arrange a freefall cameraman to record the entire experience (at an extra cost of £90-125). This is booked and paid for by you on the day of your skydive. You will receive a fully edited DVD that will provide a lasting reminder of your unique experience. 

Jay Gohil skydived as part of a team that raised more than £1,700!...
You can also book your charity skydive online, directly with UK Parachuting, by clicking here. If you book online, don't forget to email us your name, address, skydive date and airfield location so that we can send you some sponsor forms!