Resources
SDC Rhythm XP has planned some events throughout the 2009 season. See the "2009 Schedule" page for the dates.You can already contact us to sign up for those events.
Quick Links: Tunnel Camps / Scrambles / Additional Coaching
Events at SDC
Team for a Day
What is Team for a Day?
Team for a Day is an opportunity to do a day of 4-way training with SDC Rhythm XP. Teams will be arranged with goals and experience levels in mind. Each team will consist of three participants and one member of Rhythm leading each team. Your team will follow the same process that Rhythm does when we train, with a focus on learning and fun in a non-competitive format. Your Rhythm captain will take care of all of the details -- including manifesting, arranging video, preparing dives and setting goals ahead of time. You'll meet in the morning for stretching and coffee with the whole group. Then your Rhythm captain will lead the dive preparation, creeping and video debrief throughout the day. You'll repeat each dive twice, so that you can watch the video in between and focus on specific improvements on each dive. We'll aim to do 8-10 jumps during the day. At the end of the day, you'll receive a DVD of the entire day.Am I good enough to participate in Team for a Day? or Is Team for a Day just for beginners?
Team for a Day is great for all experience levels, from beginner to experienced 4-way competitor. Anyone who can safely jump with 4 people and video is welcome. Teams are arranged with experience levels in mind so that everyone feels challenged and comfortable. This is a great way for newer jumpers to learn about 4-way and meet new people, existing teams to augment their training, or experienced 4-way folks to do a day of good 4 way without the commitment of a team. Past team for a day participants have ranged from less than 50 jumps to thousands of jumps.How much does it cost?
In addition to your slot, the cost for Team for a Day is $10 per jump which covers video and coaching. Because of the pace of the day, getting yourself a packer is recommended. Rhythm can help coordinate packers.When is Team for a Day?
Team for a Day Dates for 2009 are: April 11, April 12, April 25, April 26, May 9, May 10, June 27, June 28, Oct 31, Nov 1I'm in! How do i sign up?
To participate, you'll need to sign up ahead of time with JaNette (janette@rhythmskydiving.com or 312 543 4857). Spaces are limited and fill up in advance. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email.Topics
The team captain will work with you to outline a set of goals for the day, and will pick a 'topic' for the day. The dives will focus on the fundamentals of 4 way and formation skydiving as well as the 'topic', so that each Team for a Day will have new topics for you. This way you can do Team for a Day over and over, and focus on something new each time.Topics could include:
- Randoms: Stop Drills, Communication, Key Discipline
- Randoms: Short to Long moves
- Randoms: Outfacing moves
- Blocks: "Random" blocks 7, 9, 14, 15
- Blocks: Turning Pieces: Block 21, 6, 8, 19
- Blocks: Blocks with Solo Flyers: Block 2 and 4
- Blocks: More Piece Turns: 1, 11, 18
- Blocks: Blocks with Two Solo Flyers: 20, 22, 13
- Blocks: Slot Switchers: 3, 10, 12, 16
- Blocks: Double Slot Switchers: 5, 17
Additional Coaching
Besides our scheduled events, the team is happy to help newer teams in any way we can. We would love to be a
resource in the Chicago area for any teams who are interested. Whether you are interested in structured
weekends or simply some informal discussions, feel free to contact us, and we will be happy
to tailor our coaching to accommodate your needs.Some ways we are happy to help include:
- Starting a team / looking for teammates
- Forming a plan
- How to creep, prep dives, debrief jumps
- Reviewing videos
- Body position, flying
- Block / random technique
- Exits
- Picking team nicknames
Events at Paraclete XP Wind Tunnel
You can watch a video from our first 2009 skills camp. Our tunnel skills camps are always a great time. SDC Rhythm XP is happy to fly with you in a variety of formats. In our 1-on-1 coaching program, a focused curriculum is customized to your experience and interests. Alternatively, let us join you and one or more friends for 3 way, 4 way, or whatever-way. Interested in doing a camp, but only have 3 teammates who can make it? Have a Rhythm member fill in. We can also help arrange free-fly coaching. Check out our gallery for pictures and videos. Contact us for more details.
