Press release                     Parachutist & Skydiving Magazine                     April 2006

SkyFest, the largest boogie in Texas that “Pays It Skyward” by raising money to support the Jerry Schrimsher Skydiving Scholarship Fund (JSF), is proud to announce the STT (SkyFest Training Tour) established for up coming jumpers. SkyFest and STT are both Trade Marked with Service Marks Pending.

SkyFest and The JSF were established after Jerry’s passing (due to a heart attack during main deployment) to continue his efforts in keeping upcoming jumpers in the sport. Jerry believed that coaching programs provide the bridge between student status and becoming an experienced skydiver. He also knew that we needed more skydivers to get involved in coaching.  This fund perpetuates the continued training of skydivers, something that Jerry deeply believed in during his forty one years in the sport.

The growing attendance during our event has created a demand to assist the newer jumpers in progressing safely to be ready for SkyFest in July from the 12th thru the 17th at Skydive Spaceland. The "B" license requirement to jump our numerous specialty aircraft is causing many upcoming jumpers to miss the opportunity to participate in not only SkyFest events, but those of other boogies as well. We are now offering to those jumpers with a minimum of an "A" license the training they need to advance to the next level and learn much more along the way. There will be stops at different drop zones located in Texas and Georgia. The STT will include canopy control, water training, freefly coaching, and basic RW coaching. Featured names include Scott Miller, TJ Landgren (In-Air Communication) and Team Bling with more to be announced. Slots are limited and will fill quickly.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for the past five years who dedicated their time, money and products to assist us with these events.

SkyFest assisted in the organizing of the STT, however, for details on jump ticket, coaches fees, and other DZ related info please contact the DZ.

STT Schedule and contact information.

April 7-9, 2006       Skydive Aggieland       Call:979.778.JUMP    
Toll Free:1.866.SWOOP.IN

T J Landgren will be present with In Air Radio Communication for freefly coaching jumps.
TJ will also be available for canopy control and CPC coaching.
Basic Rw skills camp
Water Training          Contact the DZ for details.    
manifest@skydiveaggieland.com

June 2-4 2006   Skydive The Farm   Call: (404) 295-5000

Scott Miller Canopy Control Course. Limited slots available so sign up now! slots!
Freefly coaching and Basic RW skills camp.
Sun Path will have Demo rigs available with PD canopies for you to try.
Water Training.          Contact the DZ for details.

June 30 to July 2, 2006    Skydive Houston   Toll Free: 1-800-JUMP-OUT  
Local Houston: 281-550-8070
Local Waller: 936-931-1600

Scott Miller Canopy Control Course . Limited slots available so sign up now!
Sun Path will have Demo rigs available with PD canopies for you to try.
Freefly coaching with Team Bling
Basic RW skills camp.