Thank you so much for your interest for our 2023 skydive event on Saturday 22nd July 2023 (or at a time that suits you)! We are so excited! Please read the key information below (FAQ's) or watch the video above to see one of our previous charity jumps.
If you are keen to take part (amazing!) then you only need to do two things to get signed up:
1. Fill out this form, via this link: https://forms.gle/9yjtWHLhMgxCSnsF8
2. Pay your £60 deposit (or £30 if signing up as part of a group) * via this link: https://localgiving.org/donation/thebridgeyouthproject/start (Please write "skydive deposit" in the "add a message to your donation" section and please do not gift aid this amount). Please note, if you sign up with a friend, or a group, then you only need to pay a £30 deposit!
Once you've followed these two steps, we'll be in touch to give you all the information you'll need to know for the big day, as well as details on how to set up your own personal fundraising page!
FAQ's:
1. How old do I have to be to jump?
The minimum age is 16 and parental consent must be obtained if you are under 18. Otherwise, there is no maximum age!
2. What if I can't make the actual date?
Please don't worry. From a Bridge point of view, there will be a group of us on the site, ready to welcome you on and your family and friends on the day. We will provide refreshments, take photos and watch you take the jump. However, if you cannot make the date then you are still welcome to book a date directly with the airfield and we will do our best to come along and cheer you on!
3. What is the jump actually like!?
A good number of the Bridge team have done skydives before and it's just so difficult to put it into words. That feeling of adrenaline, of climbing up to to altitude and then perching on the edge of the plane before free falling (up to 120mph!) and then landing safely by parachute with the Salisbury plain below you....it really is unforgettable.
4. How much does it cost and how much do I need to fundraise?
The skydive centre charges us £225 per jump. Each jumper pays £60 deposit (or only £30 for you and your friends if you sign up as a group!) and then we ask each person to raise a minimum of £390. £225 then goes to the skydive centre and £225 comes to the charity, plus any additional extras you manage to raise. People have raised anywhere between £225 and £750 in the past, the sky's the limit (literally!)
5. How does the £30 deposit work if I'm jumping with friends or as a group?
We're thrilled to hear you want to sign up with others. As a special incentive, we are reducing the deposit to only £30 if you can find someone to take part with you. When you pay your deposit, please let us know the names of the others in your group (in the "add a message to your donation" box).
6. Can people visit on the day?
Absolutely! It's a military airfield and so security is tight and so they just ask that you give them the details of all friends and family members who will be joining you on the day, as entrance is restricted to the public. The Bridge will put on refreshments but there is also a cafe for tasty snacks.
7. What if I have a medical concern?
Everyone is asked to complete a medical form giving consent, but if you have any queries then we advise that you contact the skydive centre in advance. You might be asked to consult with your GP. The basic requirement is that participants are 'in reasonable good health and weigh no more than 16 stone (102kg).
8. Is it safe?
Skydiving is an extremely well regulated sport. All the instructors are very experienced and hold British Skydiving (BS) qualifications. The equipment used is the best available and is maintained to very high standards. The aircraft used operate under Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Skydiving will only take place when the weather conditions are suitable.
9. How do I fundraise?
Once you've signed up, you'll be given simple directions to set up your own fundraising page online, which can then be shared widely with family and friends.
10. What will the money be used to go towards?
We work across 30 primary and secondary schools within Wiltshire and support children, as well as staff, through 1:1 provision, small group work, chaplaincy, lessons, collective worships, whole day events and much more! Any monies raised will go towards this much needed work, at a time when school budgets are very much stretched and yet the work is needed more than ever. Thank you for your support!
11. What if I want to find out more or have other questions to ask?
We would love to help! Please email us at [email protected] and we will very glad to answer any questions you might have.
12. What if I can'f fundraise the minimum amount or need to cancel?
Please kindly note that the deposit is non-refundable. If the amount raised is under the minimum amount of £390 then, come jump day, it will have to be postponed to a later date, unless the participant is happy to fund the shortfall themselves. Fundraised monies cannot be reimbursed to sponsors. If you are poorly or unable to attend for any reason then the jump can be rescheduled.
13. What if the weather is bad? Could we be waiting around for hours?
We are in the hands of the skydive centre with regards to whether they consider it safe to commence the jumps. Their Chief Instructor and DZ control check the forecast a day in advance of jumping and if the conditions look unsuitable they will aim to contact us and advise us to change the arrival time or reschedule for another day. We will then relay this information immediately, so please check your emails. On the day itself there can sometimes be a lot of waiting but it's all down to the weather and you will be kept updated with any developments.
14. Which skydive centre are you using?
We have put on 2 skydive events at the Netheravon airfield prior to this and it's always been an amazing occasion. The address is:Airfield Camp, Netheravon, Wiltshire, SP4 9SF; about 20 minutes from Salisbury (close to Amesbury/Durrington). Their website is: https://www.netheravon.com/tandem/faqs/ should you wish to find out more.
If you are keen to take part (amazing!) then you only need to do two things to get signed up:
1. Fill out this form, via this link: https://forms.gle/9yjtWHLhMgxCSnsF8
2. Pay your £60 deposit (or £30 if signing up as part of a group) * via this link: https://localgiving.org/donation/thebridgeyouthproject/start (Please write "skydive deposit" in the "add a message to your donation" section and please do not gift aid this amount). Please note, if you sign up with a friend, or a group, then you only need to pay a £30 deposit!
Once you've followed these two steps, we'll be in touch to give you all the information you'll need to know for the big day, as well as details on how to set up your own personal fundraising page!
FAQ's:
1. How old do I have to be to jump?
The minimum age is 16 and parental consent must be obtained if you are under 18. Otherwise, there is no maximum age!
2. What if I can't make the actual date?
Please don't worry. From a Bridge point of view, there will be a group of us on the site, ready to welcome you on and your family and friends on the day. We will provide refreshments, take photos and watch you take the jump. However, if you cannot make the date then you are still welcome to book a date directly with the airfield and we will do our best to come along and cheer you on!
3. What is the jump actually like!?
A good number of the Bridge team have done skydives before and it's just so difficult to put it into words. That feeling of adrenaline, of climbing up to to altitude and then perching on the edge of the plane before free falling (up to 120mph!) and then landing safely by parachute with the Salisbury plain below you....it really is unforgettable.
4. How much does it cost and how much do I need to fundraise?
The skydive centre charges us £225 per jump. Each jumper pays £60 deposit (or only £30 for you and your friends if you sign up as a group!) and then we ask each person to raise a minimum of £390. £225 then goes to the skydive centre and £225 comes to the charity, plus any additional extras you manage to raise. People have raised anywhere between £225 and £750 in the past, the sky's the limit (literally!)
5. How does the £30 deposit work if I'm jumping with friends or as a group?
We're thrilled to hear you want to sign up with others. As a special incentive, we are reducing the deposit to only £30 if you can find someone to take part with you. When you pay your deposit, please let us know the names of the others in your group (in the "add a message to your donation" box).
6. Can people visit on the day?
Absolutely! It's a military airfield and so security is tight and so they just ask that you give them the details of all friends and family members who will be joining you on the day, as entrance is restricted to the public. The Bridge will put on refreshments but there is also a cafe for tasty snacks.
7. What if I have a medical concern?
Everyone is asked to complete a medical form giving consent, but if you have any queries then we advise that you contact the skydive centre in advance. You might be asked to consult with your GP. The basic requirement is that participants are 'in reasonable good health and weigh no more than 16 stone (102kg).
8. Is it safe?
Skydiving is an extremely well regulated sport. All the instructors are very experienced and hold British Skydiving (BS) qualifications. The equipment used is the best available and is maintained to very high standards. The aircraft used operate under Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Skydiving will only take place when the weather conditions are suitable.
9. How do I fundraise?
Once you've signed up, you'll be given simple directions to set up your own fundraising page online, which can then be shared widely with family and friends.
10. What will the money be used to go towards?
We work across 30 primary and secondary schools within Wiltshire and support children, as well as staff, through 1:1 provision, small group work, chaplaincy, lessons, collective worships, whole day events and much more! Any monies raised will go towards this much needed work, at a time when school budgets are very much stretched and yet the work is needed more than ever. Thank you for your support!
11. What if I want to find out more or have other questions to ask?
We would love to help! Please email us at [email protected] and we will very glad to answer any questions you might have.
12. What if I can'f fundraise the minimum amount or need to cancel?
Please kindly note that the deposit is non-refundable. If the amount raised is under the minimum amount of £390 then, come jump day, it will have to be postponed to a later date, unless the participant is happy to fund the shortfall themselves. Fundraised monies cannot be reimbursed to sponsors. If you are poorly or unable to attend for any reason then the jump can be rescheduled.
13. What if the weather is bad? Could we be waiting around for hours?
We are in the hands of the skydive centre with regards to whether they consider it safe to commence the jumps. Their Chief Instructor and DZ control check the forecast a day in advance of jumping and if the conditions look unsuitable they will aim to contact us and advise us to change the arrival time or reschedule for another day. We will then relay this information immediately, so please check your emails. On the day itself there can sometimes be a lot of waiting but it's all down to the weather and you will be kept updated with any developments.
14. Which skydive centre are you using?
We have put on 2 skydive events at the Netheravon airfield prior to this and it's always been an amazing occasion. The address is:Airfield Camp, Netheravon, Wiltshire, SP4 9SF; about 20 minutes from Salisbury (close to Amesbury/Durrington). Their website is: https://www.netheravon.com/tandem/faqs/ should you wish to find out more.
