Ohio Challenge and Team Fastrax Give away
“Behind the Scenes with Team Fastrax Skydivers”
You and a guest will be eligible to join Team Fastrax behind the scenes at the hanger or at the jump zone for a special experience. There are five opportunities to WIN and to be up close and personal with Team Fastrax. Each experience includes a Start Skydiving T-shirt.
- Ground Safety Specialist
Winners: James Cross, Julia Frazier, Amber Stewart, Tony Coffey
4 Adult Winners (plus a guest > age 4) will be selected for each of the 6:30p and 7:30p (approximate time) jumps. Requires a 30–45-minute commitment.
Meet the Team Fastrax skydivers and learn what it’s like to jump from a plane.
Be out in the landing zone at Smith Park during a live skydiving jump.
Participate in setting up and ensuring the safety area is secure and safe for landing.
Listen to the radio calls from the skydivers before they exit the plane.
Assist the skydivers with securing the American flag and their equipment right after they land.
- Pre-Jump Preparation Specialist
Winners: Curtis Summer, Becky Schweitzer, Bongyu Kim
3 Adult Winners (plus a guest > age 4) will be selected for each of the 6:30p and 7:30p (approximate time) jumps. Requires a 60-minute commitment.
Join Team Fastrax at the Start Skydiving hanger for a “walk-through.”
Listen and observe as the team prepares and plans for their jump.
Watch as they pack their parachutes and enter the plane for take-off.
You will be shuttled from the Information Booth at Smith Park to the hanger and back.
- Pyrotechnics Pre-Jump
Winners: Josh Rhine, Zechariah Gerardi, Melvin Lopez
3 Adult Winners (plus a guest > age 4) will be selected for the 9:30p jump. Requires a 60-minute commitment.
Join Team Fastrax at the Start Skydiving hanger for a pre jump experience.
Take a tour of the Team Room.
Watch as they suit up and strap the pyrotechnics to their boots.
Listen as they review weather conditions and coordinate their final jump of the day.
You will be shuttled from the Information Booth at Smith Park to the hanger and back.
- Co-pilot
Winner: Diana Barr
One winner (age 12+, no guest) for the 6:30p and 7:30p (approximate time) jumps. Requires a 60-minute commitment.
Join Team Fastrax at the Start Skydiving hanger for a “walk-through.”
Watch as they pack their parachutes and enter the plane for take-off.
Listen and observe as Team Fastrax prepares and plans for their jump.
Ride in the co-pilot seat next to the captain for the flight.
Watch the team members exit the aircraft for their performance and view the show from the sky.
You will be shuttled from the Information Booth at Smith Park to the hanger and back.
Must bring a photo ID and sign a safety waiver for the flight. Legal guardian must sign for any winner under age 18.
- Free Tandem Skydive age 18+
Winners: Zzach Clark, April Adams, Luchanna Dix
3 Winners age 18+ for a free tandem skydive at Start Skydiving anytime during 2024 after the Ohio Challenge (July 19 & 20). Jump valued at $299.99.