Meet Aircraft
Jump Run
GSL Meet Format
Event Schedule
Registration/Waivers/Manifest
Meet Director/Judging
Videographers
Video Dubbing and Public Judging Area
Awards and Certificates

Meet Aircraft

• Whenever possible a large door aircraft will be used for GSL meets.

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Jump Run

• Jump run - 10,500. AGL.
• Indicated Airspeed for a Twin Otter is 85 to 95 knots
• For a Twin Otter with four teams per load there will be two passes with two teams each

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• Formation Skydiving Competition will consist of an Open and Intermediate Class
• Open Class will consist of six rounds. Each round will consist of 5-6 points drawn from the whole IPC 2005 dive pool and rules (same as USPA Nationals Open and Advanced classes, NSL AAA class). Infringements will be a one point deduction.  Omitted formations or inters will be a three point deduction.
• Intermediate will consist of four rounds. Each round will consist of 3-4 points drawn from a reduced dive pool of all randoms and eight blocks (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 21). Infringements will be a one point deduction. Omitted formations or inters will be a three point deduction. This class is the NSL A class. Teams in this class may complete 6 rounds, but only 4 will be used in determining GSL rankings.
• Teams may choose the class in which they wish to compete.
• Teams must compete in three scheduled meets in the same class to be eligible for year-end league awards in that class.
• Teams may compete in other NSL classes but will not be eligible for GSL meet awards or year-end awards. They will, however, be eligible for NSL awards and championships.

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• Draw is held at sunset on Friday and is posted at the NSL website www.skyleague.com
• Saturday schedule:
  • 8:00 am - Registration opens
  • 8:30 am - Competitors briefing starts
  • 9:00 am - First load takes off
  • Sunday's schedule (in the event of a two day meet) must remain flexible
  • Awards presentation and competitors meeting will be held after the scores and standings have been determined.

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• The registration fee for all meets is $20 per competitor.

• The jump rate for each meet is listed below:

• Meet # 1 / Dublin Boogie: $20 per slot with the video slot provided free by the host DZ
• Meet # 2 - # 5: $19 per slot with the video slot provided free by the host DZ

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• The Meet Director is responsible for all of the associated competition paperwork. Competitors are required to complete an individual and a team GSL registration form to participate in the competition.
• It is the meet host's responsibility to insure that each competitor completes a drop zone waiver and that the competitor's skydiving equipment is in date.
• The Meet Director will work with the host's DZ's manifest to insure that the meet runs smoothly.

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• Various individuals will serve as Meet Director/Judge/Coach for each of the competitions. These persons may not be officially USPA Rated however, in lieu of rating, shall be nationally recognized Formation Skydiving competitor or former competitor possessing the knowledge and skills required to serve in this capacity.

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• It is the responsibility of each team to provide a Videographer.
• The team shall be responsible for all compensation of their Videographer.
• Any team needing assistance obtaining a Videographer should contact GSL Management in a timely manner.
• The GSL will gladly assist in securing a Videographer for a team when given adequate notice. If your team needs video, please do not wait to the last minute to let someone know.

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• An area large enough to accommodate a dubbing station (one VCR with cables and a TV monitor) and a public judging area or DZTV will be provided for the meet.
• The minimum dedicated video equipment required for meet support is two VCRs and two TVs.

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• The top three teams in the Open and Intermediate classes each receive GSL medals.
• The first place team in each class at each meet will receive 10 points. The second place team will receive 9. The third place team will receive 8, etc. The team with the most points at the end of the season (determined by each team's top three meets) will be declared the GSL Champion in that class.

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