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Skydives
Calling all adrenaline junkies! No experience necessary; must provide own enthusiasm and bravery.
If you're looking for a challenge, why not take to the skies for Epilepsy Society? We'd love you to sign up for a skydive at one of the many sites around the country, or join in with our special skydive day this spring! You can take part on your own or with friends and family, and have the experience of a lifetime.
If you raise your minimum sponsorship amount, you jump for free! The money you raise will help us continue to support all those affected by epilepsy.
"It was indescribably fantastic, a thrilling adrenaline rush, second to none! I would strongly recommend it - it was brilliant!"
- Derek Wilson, member of Epilepsy Society's flying squad.
On this page:
> Find out more about the Epilepsy Society skydive day
> Watch a YouTube video of our previous jumpers in action
> Read about the jumping requirements
> UEA students - your exclusive skydive day
Epilepsy Society skydive day
Each year, we hold a special skydive day in celebration of National Epilepsy Week. It's a chance for supporters around the country to come together and take on the challenge as a team. With the support of your fellow jumpers, some of the Epilepsy Society team and anyone you want to bring along to cheer you on, it promises to be a fantastic day.
Applications for this year's annual skydiving day have now closed; we have a team of 16 amazing skydivers taking part to support us in May. If you would like to book a skydive on another date to support us, or have any questions or queries, please contact the fundraising team.
Choose your jump
The choice of jump is completely up to you and as long as you raise the minimum sponsorship level you will be able to jump for free.
Every penny you raise over the minimum amount will come straight to Epilepsy Society. You are also more than welcome to cover the cost of the jump yourself and that way all your sponsorship will go to Epilepsy Society.
All parachutists are recommended to take out personal accident insurance.
Tandem
- Your jump and training will be completed in one day
- You will be safely harnessed to an experienced parachute instructor at all times
- You will jump from at least 10,000 feet
- You will freefall down to 5,000 feet - falling through the air at 120mph!
Minimum sponsorship: £395
Static line parachute jump
- You will receive thorough one day training for your jump the following day
- You will jump solo from up to 3,000 feet
- You will be securely attached to a 'static line' designed to automatically open your parachute
Minimum sponsorship: £360
Accelerated freefall (AFF)
- You will freefall alone from an amazing 10,000 feet
- You will receive one full day of training for your solo skydive the following day
- Expert classroom and practical sessions mean you will be completely prepared
- This is a first level of a professional skydiver's course
Minimum sponsorship: £535
Who can jump?
For a tandem skydive you must be aged 16 or over and you must weigh under 15 stone.
For a static line jump and an accelerated freefall you must be 16-55 years old and under 15 stone.
If you have epilepsy you will need to discuss this with organisers, Skyline, before booking your jump to make sure you are able to take part. You may need a medical form signed by your doctor before you are allowed to jump. Please call Skyline on 0870 345 8000.
If you are under 18 you will need a medical form signed by a parent or guardian.
If you are aged 40 and over or have a medical condition you will need a form signed by your doctor.
UEA students
UEA will be holding a skydive weekend at Norwich airfield on 28-29 April 2012, exclusively for UEA students. Ask your RAG for more information, and book your place for the UEA weekend now.
Please note: places are limited, so book early to make sure you don't miss out on the challenge of a lifetime!
Not sure about jumping? You can also take part with your uni by getting involved with Purple Raid, which UEA are turning into a campus-wide event!
> Find out more about the Purple Raid plans
