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About the challenge
Ready for take-off? Spread your wings and take on a skydiving challenge for Caudwell Children
Jump from 10,000ft, take in breathtaking views and experience the exhilarating feeling of free-falling as you reach speeds of 120mph!
What you need to know
You will need to make a £50 deposit with a minimum sponsorship target of £395 to book your skydive.
Choose a date and British Parachute Association-approved tandem skydive centre of your choice, there are various locations across the UK.
How we will support you
You will have a dedicated contact to support you with your fundraising, who will help you every step of the way.
Our Challenges Team will also provide you with:
We can also offer help with PR and posting your journey on social media.
- A Challenge Pack
- Bunting
- Money Box
- Collection Tin
- Letters of Authority
- Sponsorship Forms
“I feel very lucky to have been able to take on this challenge of skydiving, and raise money for the amazing Caudwell Children. That feeling of free fall is something I will remember for a long time.”
Adam Welch
Skydiving restrictions
- You must be at least 16 years old
- You must weigh under 15 stone with your weight in proportion to your height. Please note some centres have lower weight limits – please contact us for details.
- The principal medical restrictions are diabetes, epilepsy, seizures, re-current blackouts, heart or lung disease, mental illness and some cases of asthma, but if you are in any doubt please contact us for further information.
- You will be required to sign a medical form before you jump declaring your fitness to take part – this will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration form but is also available on request.
- Those under the age of 18 will need the medical form signed by a parent or guardian; those 40 and over, or those with a medical condition, will need it signed by their doctor.
- Should the weather be unsuitable for jumping on the day it will be up to you to return to the parachute centre on another occasion(s) if necessary to complete your jump.
If you need help or have a different challenge in mind, reach out to us! Sign up or contact our Challenges Team, call 01782 433 750 or email challenges@caudwellchildren.com
Skydiving FAQs
No. Tandem skydiving is one of the most popular ways to experience skydiving for the first time
There is a £50 deposit and a fundraising target of at least £395.
Support will be provided from our dedicated Events Team to ensure that you do.
Sky dives take place at several different sky dive centres across the UK.
Sky dives take place throughout the whole year.
The minimum age for parachuting is 16. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian (BPA Form 106).
There is no maximum age however anyone aged 70 or over will require form 115b signed by a GP.
Your experience will last around 20 minutes.
You will receive a safety briefing from a tandem instructor.
Tandem skydiving is one of the most popular ways to experience skydiving for the first time.
Attached to a tandem skydiving instructor, you’ll jump from the aeroplane and freefall for around 50 seconds before your parachute opens and you glide back down to earth.
Wear loose, comfortable, non-restricting clothing suitable for the season and flat shoes or trainers on your feet that won’t fall off in freefall.
Don’t wear boots or jeans.
This depends on the sky dive centre, however usually a video package can be added at your own cost.
This is dependent on the various sky dive centres, but generally, spectators are able to attend.
We must have the completed consent/medical forms prior to commencing the training course.
Parachutists need a reasonable standard of physical fitness. We have minimum fitness requirements. All participants must be physically fit, fully self-mobile with a full range of mobility and able to lift their knees to their chest unaided.
Unfortunately, if you have a condition or disability which reduces your mobility, you won’t be able to skydive. Please contact your club if you are unsure, as participants will be assessed on arrival and will not be able to jump if the minimum fitness requirements are not met.
A group can sky dive on the same day, however this depends upon the availability for your chosen sky dive centre and date.
Contact events@caudwellchildren.com for your sky dive pack.
The maximum weight is 15 stones (95 kg) and you must not be overweight for your height.
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