University of Bristol
Skydiving Club
est. 1977
Who we are
The University of Bristol Skydiving Club is dedicated to making skydiving accessible and exhilarating for everyone. We create a supportive environment where students can experience the thrill of freefall, make new friends, and push their boundaries. Open to all University of Bristol students and alumni, we provide opportunities for both beginners and experienced jumpers to enjoy unforgettable skydiving adventures.
What we offer!
AFF Course Training
The AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course is the fastest way for you to get your license and skydiving solo. It includes ground schooling and jumps with instructors to ensure safety and confidence. For more information, check out the pinned post on our Instagram or contact one of our committee members.
Tandems
Want to experience the thrill of free falling, but don't want to commit to getting a full license yet? Get securely harnessed to a certified instructor, you’ll experience the rush of freefalling from 13,000 feet. It’s a great way to dip your toes into the world of skydiving without the full commitment. For more details checkout our events list or contact one of our committee members.
Wind Tunnel
Want to have a feel of what it's like to float in the air? Join us one one of our indoor skydiving day trips! Experience the sensation of freefall in a safe, controlled environment in a wind tunnel with professional instructors. Perfect for beginners to get a taste and for experienced jumpers to hone their free fly skills.
Trips Abroad
Join us for exciting skydiving trips abroad! Last year, we organised a 11 day trip to Seville (Spain), for 12 of our members. Eight of our members were able to completed their AFF courses. Alongside skydiving, we got to explore the local city for all its food and culture, as well as have a day trip to the beach! We will be hosting another trip this Easter. Spaces are limited, so stay tuned for details. For more information, contact one of our committee members.
Socials & Non-Skydiving Events
Our socials including pub crawls, hot pot nights, pub quizzes and more to come. We also host other events in the day such a bungy jumping and the occasional Costco trip. If you chose to show up, we will try our best to show you a good time!
Fun Jumps
Already got your license? Join us for fun jumps! We organize day trips to various dropzones for a full day of jumping, welcoming divers of all skill levels. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy skydiving with friends and meet jumpers form around the UK.
General Tomfoolery
Safety is our number 1 priority, but when you jump out of planes on your weekends, you are bound to end up with some interesting stories. Join us for some high-flying (or falling) fun and make your university experience that much more memorable!
How to get started
1. Get in touch
Fill out our Email Sign Up form so we can contact you about the latest opportunities! Join our WhatsApp group and follow us on Instagram to hear about our up coming events! You can find us at fresher's fair and ask as many questions as you like or come to our introduction talks where you can meet the committee we'll tell you everything you need to know about skydiving at Bristol.
2. Become a member
Joining the club is quick and easy! Once you've bought your Full Skyviber Membership for £25 from from the BristolSU, you can get full access to all that the club provides! This includes AFF training, tandems, wind tunnel trips, trips abroad, fun jumps, socials and our extensive gear locker.Or of course you can opt for the Social Membership which is free of charge. This will only give you access the socials we hold, as well as some of the non-skydiving events.
3. Keep an eye out
We post our upcoming events on Instagram, this website, as well as announcing them on our WhatsApp group! Tickets will be available to purchase on BristolSU.If you want to take a more active role in your skydiving journey, drop us a DM or email and let us know you're if you have a particular interest. We are a relatively small club, so we are quite flexible and will try our best to accommodate you.
4. Keep coming back!
Whether you are aiming to becoming a fully fledge skydiver or just want to casually join a few socials or events here and there, you are always welcomed.Your AFF course is only the start of your skydiving journey. Once you get your 'A' license, you can skydive completely solo without an instructor anywhere in the world! There are plenty of disciplines to get into such as Formation Skydiving (FS) with your friends, Free Flying (FF) or progressing towards your B license and beyond!
Easiest way to reach out to us would be through Instagram DMs. We look forward to jumping with you!!!
Blue Skies!!!
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