Skydives 2022 – Hibaldstow Airfield

Imagine this… You’re sitting at the edge of an open doorway, with your feet dangling below you, you look up and see the clouds above. You’re in an aircraft flying at 15,000 feet. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go – falling forward into the clouds below, skydiving down through the air as you start free-falling at over 120mph, looking down at the beautiful countryside!

We are working with Skydive Hibaldstow to give you the opportunity of a life time, something that is not only fearsome but something that is new and exhilarating.

Make 2022 the year where you tick skydiving off your bucket list and help raise money for people living with a life-limiting or terminal illness across Lincolnshire. Whether you want to fulfil a lifetime ambition, jump in memory of a loved one or push yourself out of your comfort zone, we are here to help every step of the way. 2022 is also our 40th year of providing care and support to the people of Lincolnshire, so this is a perfect way to celebrate and help us raise money to be able to continue doing this for many more years to come.

Skydive Hibaldstow (Available dates: 25th June & 10th September 2022):

The jump is a tandem skydive, which means you will be harnessed to a professional parachute instructor at all times. The jump and training are completed in one day and your instructor will be in control of your landing.

• Maximum Age: None (Subject to health)
• Minimum Age: 16 years (With parental consent for 16/17 on 2 specific documents)
• Maximum Weight: 100kg* (approx. 16st / 224lbs) Your weight in your own clothes and shoes
• Body Mass Index:
• In addition to overall weight, BMI can affect your ability to jump. We regret that those with a BMI of 39+ are not suitable. Those with a BMI of 35+ will be subject to assessment. Please contact us for further explanation, we’re happy to talk you through it.
• Minimum Weight: 44kg* (approx. 7st/98lbs)
• Minimum Height: 147cm * (approx. 4ft10)

*Those under the minimum height and/or weight should arrive fifteen minutes early for a harness fitting.

Please read British Skydiving Form 115A – Some medical conditions or injuries may prevent you from taking part. If you have any concerns regarding your physical or medical ability to take part, please consult your doctor. You should also advise us of any relevant conditions in advance, as well as letting your instructor know on the day. Asthmatics should take inhalers with them in the aircraft. Any previous shoulder dislocations MUST be declared and discussed in advance.

That it is a requirement for those who cannot agree to the 115A, that they obtain a signed 115B Drs medical https://www.skydiving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/115-B-TANDEM-Doctors-Cert.pdf prior to jumping​​. ​

If you have any enquires about your health and ability to take part, please contact [email protected] or 01652 648 837

How much does it cost?

This exhilarating, once in a lifetime experience is £50 to register! All we ask is that you fundraise a minimum of £395 for St Barnabas.

• The full cost for the skydive is £445. Of this, £210 pays for your skydive jump costs. The remaining minimum £235 sponsorship will go directly to patient care and support.
• We do offer a self-fund option for the skydive at a cost of £210 to yourself. All we ask is that you fundraise a further minimum £235 in sponsorship which will go directly to patient care and support.

How will we support you?

Once you are registered, we will support you all the way up to and including the event itself. Not only will you receive your own cotton St Barnabas t-shirt to wear on the day, you will also be invited to be a part of our ‘Adventure with St Barnabas’ private Facebook group where you will be able to meet likeminded people and talk about your challenge.

We will also provide you with a digital fundraising pack which will show you how to set up your JustGiving page and provide you with hints and tips on how to maximise your sponsorship while taking on your very own St Barnabas Skydive.

How will your support help us?

2022 is our 40th year of providing care and support to the people of Lincolnshire, so this is a perfect way to celebrate and help us raise money to be able to continue doing this for many more years to come.

Your sponsorship money will make a real difference to patients and families across Lincolnshire who are living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. Your fundraising will help to ensure that St Barnabas Hospice can care for more patients and families near you, every day of the year.

By way of example, every £14.02 raised will enable  one of our nurses to provide one hour of specialist at-home care to a patient living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.

If you’d like more information or would like to sign up, Email [email protected]

Already arranged your own Skydive?

If you have already booked your own skydive and want to fundraise for us, then send an email to the event organsier, Chris Dunkley and we’ll send you a t-shirt to wear on the day, when taking to the skies for the hospice.