Accessibility at GoSkydive
GoSkydive is fully affiliated and regulated by the The National Governing Body for Skydiving (sport parachuting)
British Skydiving who set medical criteria for participants to review and declare they meet prior to jumping.
Anyone who is unable to make that declaration because they don’t meet the criteria may still be able to jump but they must consult their GP and get the GP to declare their fitness.
Download the declaration of fitness form and the GP declaration of fitness forms here. Once your GP has declared you are fit to jump there may still be additional support requirements on the day and or a physical assessment prior to the jump day.
If you or a member of your group has any of the conditions listed below please make the GoSkydive team aware by emailing info@goskydive.com or calling 01722 568 705.
Hearing Impairments
Having a hearing impairment shouldn’t affect your ability to tandem skydive but you will need to advise us in advance of your jump day. You will need to complete training prior to your jump and be able to follow instructions given by your instructor. We advise that you have someone with you during your pre-jump training to communicate with you and you will not be able to jump if the tandem instructor is not satisfied that you have fully understand what is required of you and when.
Visual Impairments
Having a visual impairment shouldn’t affect your ability to tandem skydive but you will need to advise us in advance of your jump day. You will need to complete training prior to your jump and be able to follow instructions given by your instructor. We advise that you have someone with you during your pre-jump training to communicate with you and you will not be able to jump if the tandem instructor is not satisfied that you have fully understand what is required of you and when.
Learning Difficulties and Mental Health
These conditions are listed by the British Skydiving as ones that need a GP to declare your fitness to tandem skydive. If you have any questions regarding this our friendly sales team will be able to advise whether you will need to complete an assessment before your skydive with our Chief Instructor. Contact the team on 01722 442967 or email info@goskydive.com
Weight Bearing
It is a requirement that you are weight bearing to be able to tandem skydive with GoSkydive. If you have any questions regarding this our friendly sales team will be able to advise whether you will need to complete an assessment before your skydive with our Chief Instructor. Contact the team on 01722 442967 or email info@goskydive.com