Become a "Student Skysister"

Basic Itinerary
How to Qualify for a Slot
Fundraising Incentives
Previous Student Skysisters

At the 2007 Convention something very special happened - the Senior Instructor at Ramblers "Belgium Steve" put out a challenge to take 3 ladies through their course during the Convention, with the mission to do 25 jumps each and be flying in a 4-way on the last day.

His challenge was met and conquered by Leonie Wald, Mel Chryss and Charlotte van den Burg - and they ended up doing an 8-way!

Theirs was an inspirational journey to say the least and their story didn't end there - all of them have continued jumping and gone on to become regular sport skydivers. Leonie "Sky Spaz" has made nearly 500 jumps since, Charlotte 200 and Mel is nearing her 100th jump.

This could be you!

We are offering this challenge again to 12 keen ladies.

Basic Itinerary

Saturday 19th April - Meet'n'Greet, check in, relax
Sunday 20th April - Stage 1 (all day theory) & jump in afternoon
Monday 21st April - Stages 2 - 4
Tuesday 22nd April - Stages 5 - 7
Wednesday 23rd April - Solo plus Stages 8 & 9, Party night to celebrate course completion
Thursday 24th April - Day Off Jumping
Friday 25th April - First Day of Convention

How to Qualify for a Slot

Minimum age of 16 with Parental Consent, maximum weight of 90 kgs and a desire to get involved in the sport.

Before 31 March 2011, there is the option to fundraise a min of $10,000 to qualify for one of the 12 slots. See fundraising incentives below for details and incentives.

From 1 April 2011, there is no longer the option to fundraise your way into one of the 12 slots. Cost for a slot is $5,000 which includes the "Addiction Package" 20 jump 'A' Licence Course, video of all course jumps, photo shoots, goggles and log book, in addition to full event registration, SS t-shirt, event DVD, SS Ball ticket, registration bag full of goodies and customised hat.

Simply fill out a Registration Form marking 'Student Skysister' in Part B to identify you as such.

NOTE: It is important to register as quickly as possible to ensure your success in securing one of the 12 slots.

Fundraising incentives for student Skysisters

$10,000 Fundraised Entry Level Incentives:

Skysisters' Convention Package
Addiction Package (1 week prior to SS3)
10 Bonus Jump Tickets for SS3
20 Pack Tickets for SS3
Custom Airsuits Jumpsuit
Custom Cookie Helmet

$20,000 Fundraised Level Incentives:

Receive Entry Level Incentives plus:

Voucher for 20 Jump Tickets
2nd Airsuits Jumpsuit
Larsen & Brusgaard Dytter
Annual APF Membership
Choice of 1 (Harness/Container or Main Canopy or Reserve Canopy or AAD)

$30,000 Fundraised Level Incentives:

Receive $20,000 Level Incentives plus:

Learning Curve Voucher for $1,000
Choice of 1 (Harness/Container or Main Canopy or Reserve Canopy or AAD)

$40,000 Fundraised Level Incentives:

Receive $30,000 Level Incentives plus:

Learning Curve Voucher for $1,000 ($2,000 Total)
Choice of 1 (Harness/Container or Main Canopy or Reserve Canopy or AAD)

$50,000 Fundraised Level Incentives:

Receive $40,000 Level Incentives plus:

Learning Curve Voucher for $1,000 ($3,000 Total)
Choice of 1 (Harness/Container or Main Canopy or Reserve Canopy or AAD)

$100,000 Fundraised Level Incentives:

Receive $50,000 Level Incentives plus:

Equinox Boogie 2012 Package
Northern Territory Batchelor Boogie 2011 (Registration & 10 Jump Tickets)
$1,000 Shopping spree at Westfield Shopping Centre

Previous Student Skysisters

Charlotte van den Burg

“I think doing my AFF during Skysisters was the best environment for me to learn how to skydive. It was hard work doing it all in one week, but we got so much support from everybody and especially from our coaches who where with us in this challenge, that I really wanted to make it and it didn’t matter how hard I had to work for it. I remember being so scared on my first couple of jumps but every time Issy yelled at me on jump run “Go Charlotte, Go Charlotte” it made me feel so good that I wasn’t scared anymore and only enjoyed jumping out and going up again, even when every part of my body was hurting. But we made it and we did our 8-way, sadly without our third teammate. I made some really good friends that week and Mel, Leonie and I are ‘Skysisters forever’! Big thank you to all our coaches/slaves who taught us all for free and to all the other jumpers who are always willing to jump with me and share their experience. I’ve almost reached 50 jumps now and I’m certainly going to keep jumping, a lot!”

Mel Chryss

“I left my home in Burleigh Heads for the long, lonely drive to the enevitable 1^st jump experience, when for the 1^st time I saw clouds through different eyes and aeroplane altitudes with a keener interest. Ramblers DZ was a place I had already begun to love thanks to my beau Justin, but now it was my turn! And didn’t I LOVE IT! How there aren’t more skydivers is beyond me. There’s the edge of seat anticipation and exhilheration but it’s the people that complete the whole experience - from my fantastic instructors of Belgium Steve, Justin De Waard, Pete Agnew and Wayne McLachlan to the infinite support, advice and laughter from all the Skysisters and their Slaves. My week was such a mix of emotions. Our first 3 days we pushed 4 jumps a day to finish the AFF. I didn’t know if I was nervous, scared, excited, exhausted or all of the above, but I knew I loved the jumps and hated the anticipation (and 31 jumps later I still do). The flight is the hardest part of the jump for me. We all experienced our fears at different times so we were able to help each other. I was so upset for Leoni but so proud of her for sticking with us and manifesting with Jack. Leoni cheered Charlotte and I on every jump and every landing no matter how nasty they were (and there were a few!) I can’t wait till the 3 of us jump together and complete our Skysisters challenge. I would like to thank everyone who helped us, especially the pirates, you know who you are. You completed our 1^st boogie with memories I’ll never forget. Thank you Charlottle and Leonie - you girls ROCK!”