Newcomers Experience Leap into the Unknown
The countdown to the 2025 USPA National Skydiving Championships is on, and excitement is building among skydiving enthusiasts across the nation. This prestigious event, scheduled to take place from October 15 to November 1 at Skydive Arizona and October 7-12 at Skydive Elsinore, promises a thrilling display of aerial acrobatics and competition.
The Championships are more than just a competition; they serve as a proving ground for training plans, gear setup, team chemistry, and coaching philosophies. New teams, coaches, and gear manufacturers can get noticed or receive real-world feedback at the Championships.
At Skydive Elsinore, spectators can witness Canopy Formations, Accuracy Landing, Wingsuit Flying (Performance & Acro), and Speed Skydiving. Skydive Arizona events will feature Canopy Piloting & Freestyle, Artistic Events, Formation Skydiving (all categories), Vertical and Mixed Formation Skydiving. The Championships also include FS (4-way, 8-way, 10-way, and 16-way), VFS & MFS, Artistic, Wingsuit Flying, Speed Skydiving, Canopy Piloting & Canopy Piloting Freestyle, Canopy Formations, and Accuracy Landing.
First-time attendees are advised to review USPA's Basic Safety Requirements before attending. The Championships are a competitive event where U.S. skydiving standards evolve, and results can factor into selection for U.S. Teams under USPA's authority for international competition.
Skydive Elsinore, one of California's most iconic dropzones, and Skydive Arizona, one of the most respected dropzones globally, will be hosting this year's event. The Championships attract a diverse range of competitors, making it a truly global event.
While the detailed schedule for the 2025 USPA National Skydiving Championships is not yet available, a pre-nationals competition is scheduled for August 2–3, 2025, in Houston, TX, allowing remote teams to compete from their home dropzones as a tune-up for the Nationals. For the most accurate and current schedule, consulting official USPA communications or directly contacting Skydive Arizona and Skydive Elsinore would be advisable.
This article kicks off a series on USPA Nationals 2025 preparation, covering Travel, Lodging, and On-Site Setup, What Each Discipline Demands (and How They're Judged), Training Plans, Coaching Tips, and Tunnel Time, and Final Checks Before Call Time. Stay tuned for more insights and tips to help you prepare for the Nationals, whether you're aiming for the podium or just want to get through round one.
[1] Pre-Nationals Competition: https://www.uspa.org/events/pre-nationals [2] 2024 Nationals Schedule Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3f-j_oM0Ks [3] Skydive Arizona Blog: https://www.skydivearizona.com/blog/ [4] 2026 Nationals Schedule Release: https://www.uspa.org/events/2026-nationals
- Formation skydiving, wingsuit flying, speed skydiving, canopy piloting, and canopy formation are some of the sports events that spectators can expect to see at the 2025 USPA National Skydiving Championships.
- The Championships will provide an opportunity for new teams, coaches, and gear manufacturers to gain visibility or receive real-world feedback, as it serves as a proving ground for training plans, gear setup, team chemistry, and coaching philosophies.
- Besides being a competitive event, the USPA National Skydiving Championships are also a platform for sports-analysis, with sessions covering topics like What Each Discipline Demands (and How They're Judged), Training Plans, Coaching Tips, and Tunnel Time, aimed at helping competitors prepare for the event.
