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The Macarena, Tickle Me Elmo dolls and mullets were all fads from the ’90s that became extinct soon after introduction. When USPA announced that an event called Safety Day would take place for the first time on March 15, 1997, some jumpers believed that this was a concept destined to fade away as other fads would. Now, looking back over the 15 previous Safety Day events, this could not be further from the truth! Since the first Safety Day, USPA members have continued to flock to the annual event around the globe in huge numbers each year. Skydivers truly enjoy the day. And thanks to the clever minds of many USPA members, new games and useful resources continue to add value to the event. This year, Safety Day falls on March 10. (Some drop zones use a different date, so check with yours to verify.) more »

Skydiving changes our lives, and in turn we can use skydiving to change the world. As beginners, we look at the open airplane door and the blue sky outside, perhaps wondering for an instant why this seemed like a good idea. One or two exits later, some of us begin to fall in love with the relative wind, the feeling of being on the outside of a plane at altitude, the challenge, the community. For those who keep coming back, the time and financial investment to get licensed can seem selfish at first. But many of us are also inspired to share our risk-taking journeys in meaningful ways—we want to make a difference while doing what we love. more »

At its July meeting, the USPA Board of Directors voted unanimously to award the USPA Gold Medal for Meritorious Service to Bill Wood, a longtime leader of the Parachutists Over Phorty Society and a true ambassador of the sport. The Gold Medal honors outstanding Americans who, by their efforts over a period of years, have made significant contributions to the skydiving community. USPA honors no more than three recipients each year with this prestigious award. more »