Terms and Conditions

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Tandem jumpers between the age of 16 and 18 require parent or guardian consent and we will provide you with the relevant CONSENT FORM. There is no actual upper age limit to participate in a tandem skydive.

WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The standard upper weight limit is 15 STONE / 95 KILOS (fully clothed)

However, please call the office in advance if you weigh between 15 and 18 stone (fully clothed) as we may be able to accommodate you with prior warning. There is a standard fee payable on the day for customers over our standard upper weight limit.

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS

Enclosed is a "DECLARATION OF FITNESS" form. It is very important that you read carefully Form 115A to know whether you need to have the declaration of fitness form 115B signed by your GP before completing your skydive. If you are unsure after reading Form 115A then you must seek advice from your doctor. Skydive South West staff cannot advise on fitness to jump. Medical concerns raised with our staff on the day of your jump will result in you being referred back to your doctor to have Form 115B signed and stamped. A rebook fee of £50 will also apply. We cannot accept doctors notes or emails, If you require your doctor to sign you off it will need to be the 115b form signed and stamped by your GP. It is your responsibility to be truthful on your medical history.

JUMP DAY

Skydiving is a weather-dependent activity, so waiting times are sometimes unavoidable. Please allow at least 3 hours from your arrival to complete your skydive. If you’re concerned about timing, just let our reception team know when you arrive and we’ll do our best to help. If you decide to leave before your jump, a £50 rebooking fee may apply. On the rare occasion that you haven’t jumped within 3 hours of your booked arrival time, don’t worry – you’ll be able to reschedule within 90 days at no extra cost.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS

Deposits and payments are completely non-refundable. The jump balance for part paid skydives (excluding jump for free) is due 10 days before your skydive date. Once the date of your jump is booked you are required to give a minimum of 28 days notice to change the date and an admin fee of £25 per person will be charged. If you wish to transfer your skydive to another person a fee of £25 will apply. Only first skydive bookings are eligible for transfer. If less than 28 days notice is given a £50 rebook fee will apply. Jumpers who do not show up on the day of their jump for any reason will incur a rebook fee of £50. Failure to attend or rebook within 12 months will result in loss of all money paid.

CANCELLATION

There is also the possibility of short notice cancellation due to weather, mechanical problems with our aircraft, staff illness or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Skydive South West Limited will not be liable for any costs such as travel or accommodation incurred by the participant in such circumstances.

RE-BOOKING

If you are unable to make your descent after arrival on the day, you can simply rebook with Skydive South West Limited at no extra fee to a mutually agreed date within 90 days of each attempt (which may need to be repeated as many times as necessary to complete your first descent).

TRAINING BRIEF

A training brief will take place, prior to your jump, with a Tandem Instructor. You will be required to attend the training brief on the day of your jump, even if you have been before.

CLOTHING

Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and a pair of trainers. Walking boots are NOT suitable. All other equipment will be provided.

REFRESHMENTS

Full catering facilities are available on the airfield, including a coffee bar and restaurant.

ALCOHOL PLEASE BE ADVISED

That no alcohol is permitted at the parachute club. Also please be responsible the night before you jump. (DO NOT ARRIVE INTOXICATED you will be charged a £50 per person rebooking fee and asked to leave the airfield) common sense please.

SPECTATORS

Family and friends are very welcome. We have full catering facilities here on the airfield. But please note, that parachuting is not an ideal spectator's sport and as it is weather dependant, there can be a lot of waiting around. Please make your family and friends aware of this. Dogs are not permitted on the airfield.

INSURANCE

When you jump, you are covered by third party insurance. You are not covered for personal injury. If you wish to have such cover, please call us for advice.

VIDEO

If you’d like to add a video package to your jump, we strongly recommend booking in advance. Availability on the day cannot be guaranteed, so securing it early is the best way to avoid disappointment.

Please note: under British Skydiving regulations, students are not permitted to carry any camera equipment. Bringing your own camera on the aircraft will result in forfeiting your jump and any monies paid.

POLITE NOTICE

At Skydive South West, we have a strict zero tolerance policy towards abusive behaviour. Please remind friends and family that weather conditions are outside of our control, and delays or rescheduling may sometimes be necessary. Abuse from students or their guests will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to refuse admission.

ARRIVAL TIME

Skydiving is a weather-dependent sport, so jump times can vary. To help keep waiting times down, we schedule arrival slots every hour between 8am and 3pm.

Please ensure you arrive on time for your chosen slot. If you arrive late, Skydive South West reserves the right to remove any special offer discounts and charge the full skydive price.