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Jump for St John’s Skydive September 2025

£50.00

Would you like to feel an adrenaline rush like no other? Why not spread your wings and ‘Jump for St John’s!’ YOU could experience the thrill of freefalling from 11,000ft to support your local hospice in an sponsored tandem skydive at Black Knights Skydive Centre this September.

This is an amazing fundraising challenge. Sign up today with a £50 deposit. Raise £400 and jump for free – your deposit will be refunded!

St John’s Fundraising Executive Lily jumped back in 2017, here is what she said…

“It truly is a feeling like no other, it’s more like flying than falling. The view was breath-taking and it gives you a refreshing and incredible perspective on the world. What makes it even better is that you’re also raising money and awareness for an incredible cause!”

Start Fundraising Here

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Event Details

For full terms and conditions of the skydive experience please visit our skydive partners Black Knights:
Terms and Conditions

Date: 14 September 2025

Venue: Black Knights Skydiving Centre

Directions: Black Knights Skydiving Centre, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancashire, LA2 0DY

Phone: Tel: 01524 791820

Email: [email protected]

Description

Before you join the jump!

Here are some important FAQs about great challenge:

Are there any restrictions such as weight, age or medical conditions?
We know most people don’t like to talk about their weight, but with skydiving it is essential for both you and your instructor’s safety that we have to work within certain parameters. The maximum weight limit is 15 stone and a person may be reasonably fit for their weight.
Some people will fall outside of these limits, but are still fit and active, so if this is the case, please do call the office or Black Knights to discuss your individual requirements.
It is a requirement of all jumpers that you will be required to hop on the scales prior to jumping so please don’t be offended when you are weighed on the day.

You will be required to fill in a consent form and medical form in advance of the day, otherwise you will not be allowed to Jump.

Tandem Student Declaration

Medical Form

The minimum age is 16. Anyone under 18 must have parental consent.
People who have suffered from any of the medical conditions listed on the relevant declaration form, must be certified as fit to skydive and have a BPA form signed by their GP. If you are unsure, please call Black Nights for advice.

Who are Black Knights?
The Black Knights Skydiving Centre has been operating for over 50 years making it the longest-running centre in the country.

What is a tandem skydive?
A tandem skydive involves being connected to a BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified instructor through the use of a harness. The instructor will be in charge throughout the whole descent from getting ready through to landing. You require no previous experience and will be given a safety briefing on the day of the jump.
You’ll be able to experience the 120mph rush for approximately 30 seconds once you and your instructor have left the aircraft. Your instructor will then deploy your parachute, where you will experience the peace and quiet whilst gliding slowly back down to ground.

How high do I jump from?
Experience the thrill of freefall from up to 11,000 ft, reaching a speed of about 120 mph!

How much will it cost?
A £50 deposit is payable on booking. This will be refunded once the jump is complete and a minimum of £400 is paid in sponsor money.

How much must I fundraise?
At least £400 must be paid in order to jump. You can pay and fundraise any combination, as long as the minimum of £400 is paid before the day of the jump.
By raising £400 in sponsorship, you can have your deposit back which means you can do the jump for free!

When is the jump?
The date set for the jump is Sunday 14th September 2025 with a check in at the parachute centre to then receive training before waiting for the perfect weather conditions for jumping out of a plane!! If we know in advance that the weather isn’t suitable to jump, we will have a backup date, to be confirmed nearer the time.

How long will I be there for?
Skydiving is an all-day event. Due to weather conditions and how busy we are on the day, we cannot predict an accurate time for your jump. You must expect to spend the whole day with us to complete your jump.

Where is the jump?
Black Knights Skydiving Centre, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancashire, LA2 0DY

On the Day

What shall I wear?
All specialist equipment such as helmet, goggles and jumpsuit will be provided. Goggles will fit over glasses and contact lenses are fine. Please wear comfortable clothes, wrap up warm if jumping outside of the summer months, on a hot day t-shirt and trousers/shorts are fine, please wear good fitting trainers.

Can friends and family come with me?
It’s great if you can bring friends and family along to support you, but please advise them that this is an all-day event.

What facilities are there on site?
There is a café, serving hot and cold food. Toilets are also on site which includes a disabled toilet.

Can I use my own camera/go-pro?
Sorry no, the BPA rules do not allow anyone to wear any camera equipment, either on the skydiver’s helmet or anywhere else, until you have undertaken 200 skydives.
However, Black Knight can video your skydive for you on the day at an extra cost. You get your own personal camera man to video your experience and give you anything from 80 to 120 high quality images. You also get to leave with it on the day just an hour after you land.

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