General Description
Assuming
at least one team completes all formations, this is a time based event where
lowest total time wins. If all formations are not completed, it is a points based
event.
A team of eight parachutists exit an aircraft with a
cameraperson. The clock starts when the first person (excluding the
cameraperson) leaves the aircraft. The team must build one pre-drawn formation
as quickly as possible and maintain it for at least 5 seconds. A team has a
maximum of 120 seconds to build the formation. The team with the most 8 way
formations built, and the lowest cumulative time at the end of the competition
(usually 8 rounds with one throwaway) is declared the winner.
Click here for 8 Way Speed tips and
techniques.
Competition Rules - Australia
The FAI competition rules has been
adopted for Australian competitions. See FAI rules below.
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rules & regulations.
Dive Pool
Note that the Box can be built either to the
right as above or a mirror image to the left.
Graphic
from www.canopy-formation.org
Competition Rules - International (FAI)
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rules & regulations.
Fédération
Aéronautique Internationale
INTERNATIONAL PARACHUTE COMMISSION
World Cup In Canopy Formation - Competition Rules
- Effective 01 May 2005
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Formation: Consists of 3 or more jumpers
and canopies linked by grips, correct or not.
2.2 Grip: Consists of a hold on the "A" lines or front
risers so that a formation is built in accordance with the diagrams.
2.3 Configurations
2.3.2 Stair/step: The shoulder of the upper jumper must be above the
upper surface of the lower canopy. The grip must be on the outside
"A" line of the end cell. The grip must be taken with the inside leg
or foot and the torso must be on the outside of the canopy; this may include
an additional handgrip if desired.
2.3.3 Plane: The head of the upper jumper must be below
the lower surface of the lower canopy. The grip must be on the front risers or
a line attached to the centre cell.
The above configurations only apply to complete formations.
3. THE EVENTS
3.2.3 8-way speed formation event: Each round consists of a single formation
drawn from the dive pool. The formation must be held for at least five seconds.
The holding time may run over the working time.
5. RULES SPECIFIC TO THE EVENTS
5.3 8-Way Speed Event:
5.3.1 Exit altitude shall be 1850 m (~6,000 ft) AGL with a working time of
120 seconds.
5.3.2 Each round consists of a single formation as shown in the dive pool
(6.4.4). A draw will be made for the first 4 rounds. The formations will be
replaced to enable the draw for the remaining rounds.
5.3.3 Scoring: The score for the jump shall be the time in seconds and
hundredths of seconds to complete a correct
8-way formation, provided the formation is held for 5 seconds. If the formation
separates within working time, the team may rebuild the formation. The holding
time may run over the working time. The maximum score for any round shall be 120
seconds.
6. JUDGING RULES
6.2.5 The determination of time awarded in the 8-way event:
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If 3 scores fall within a 3 seconds spread, the score for that jump is the
average of these.
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If only 2 scores fall within a 3 seconds spread, the score for that jump is
the average of the two with the third score discarded.
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If no scores fall within a 3 second spread, then the Event Judge shall consult
with the judging panel to determine whether there is an actual time of
completion for the formation. Additional viewings may be used in this case.
6.3 Determination of Winners
8-WAY SPEED FORMATION:
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Have the most 8-ways in the completed rounds.
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If 2 or more teams have an equal number of 8-ways, the winner is that team
with the lowest total time for the
completed rounds.
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If there is still a tie the first 3 places will be decided by the fastest
times for any completed round.
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Tied teams placed lower than third remain tied
6.4 Dive pool: Formation diagrams
6.4.4 8-way formations: See dive
pools in the 8 Way Speed competition section of this
website.
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