*Learn | Connect | Compete*
Join world champions Eliana Rodriguez and Michelle Karamon for a day of 4 way coaching, open to all levels.
Come alone or as part of a team and Eliana and Michelle will coach you through everything you need to make a successful 4 way jump. Whether your goal is to compete at Nationals or just to upskill yourself to have more fun with your friends, this is the perfect event for you!
How to take part
You need to register for this event; to do so, please email Eliana and Michelle at arizonaskydivingtribe@gmail.com.
What you need to know…
- 5 rounds of skill-building competition
- Tips and tricks from world champions Eliana and Michelle
- All licensed skydivers welcome – beginner, intermediate and advanced
- Must be comfortable docking safely in a 4 way formation
- No team yet? Eliana and Michelle will help you find one!
Event fee is $50 per competitor
Virtual and in-person teams are welcome
Video not included; bring your own or Eliana and Michelle can help you find one
Ready to fly? Join the tribe…
Event Details
Local Competition (Saturday)
- One-day event
- Pickup teams welcome
- Up to 5 rounds (weather permitting)
- Awards ceremony at the end of the day
Overall (Global – Virtual) Competition
- All Arizona teams are automatically entered.
- If weather delays prevent virtual teams from competing on Saturday, they may submit their completed rounds by Sunday at 5:00 PM Arizona time (MST).
- Overall results will be announced after all submissions have been received.
Draw
- The draw will be posted on the Arizona Skydiving Tribe Facebook page and WhatsApp group by 4:00 PM (Arizona time MST) on Friday, December 4.
- Beginner and Intermediate teams will also receive videos of us creeping the draw to help them with their preparation. They will also receive a video with an H (Bow) exit to help them have a good reference for a solid exit.
Registration
- Teams can register by emailing ArizonaSkydivingTribe@gmail.com.
- We will send payment instructions and the registration link (SkyCru registration coming soon).
- Registration is $50 per competitor (video flyer does not need to pay this fee, only the 4 FS performers).
- Teams are responsible for arranging their own video. We can help local teams find a videographer if needed.
Video Submission
- Videos will be uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder.
- A submission link will be provided after registration.
Competition Schedule
Teams may complete their five competition rounds however best fits their schedule. They may choose to fly the rounds back-to-back or spread them throughout an 8–12 jump training day.
Our goal is to make participation as flexible as possible so teams don’t have to choose between training and competing.
For teams looking to simulate a major competition, we recommend allowing at least 40 minutes between jumps. At National Championships and World Championships, teams typically have about an hour between competition rounds.
Communication
Virtual teams will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group where we’ll share leaderboard updates throughout the weekend. Teams can also use the group to keep us informed of any weather or operational delays.
Awards
Saturday
- Arizona Champion
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Raffle prizes including:
- Skydive Arizona jump tickets
- Skyventure Arizona tunnel time
- Bent Prop gift certificates
Virtual raffle winners may choose (in advance) between available prizes (when practical) or receive credit toward a future Arizona Skydiving Tribe event.
Sunday
- Overall Champion
- Overall 2nd Place
- Overall 3rd Place
Weather Policy
Because weather is part of skydiving, we’ve created a simple policy to provide clarity while remaining fair to both our competitors and organizers.
- One or more judged rounds completed: Registration is considered complete and is non-refundable.
- Zero judged rounds completed due to weather: Competitors may choose either:
- A 100% registration credit toward a future Arizona Skydiving Tribe event, or
- A $35 registration refund per competitor.
Finally, we’re excited to have Cris Howard, a nationally rated judge, judging both our July and August meets. This is a great opportunity for teams preparing for Nationals or other major competitions to receive high-quality judging in a relaxed, fun environment.
Your Event Hosts
Eliana Rodriguez
- 21 US National FS Championships, 5 indoor US FS Championships, and 16 other US National podium places
- Holds 13 gold medals from international competitions and 7 World Records in Large Formation skydiving
- First woman to win an 8-way medal at a World Championship
- The only woman to have been part of Arizona Airspeed in over 25 years… until 2026, when Michelle joined!
Michelle Karamon
- Multiple world championships and records
- Teams include R2G, XP8, XPG4, Tunnel Vision and now, Arizona Airspeed
- Global competitor
Both Eliana and Michelle call Skydive Arizona ‘home’ and we’re so fortunate to have them here, sharing their extensive experience and world championship winning skills. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity, sign up today!