The Affiliate Program affirms our commitment to ensuring the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is representative of our global community. By bringing together our national organizations, we will accurately and authentically recognize, promote, and document remarkable contributions to the sport of skydiving worldwide.
Affiliates
International Affiliates
- Australian Parachute Federation (APF)
- British Skydiving
- Parachuting Committee of the International Military Sports Council (CISM)
- Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA)
- Saudi Arabian Extreme Sports Federation
Host Country Affiliate
- United States Parachute Association (USPA)
Program Purpose
The International Affiliate program of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame exists to:
- Assure the Museum & Hall of Fame represents the international skydiving community.
- Assure the records, competition and awards information presented in the Museum & Hall of Fame is current and accurate.
- Provide a means for national federations, associations, committees and clubs worldwide to be a vital part of presenting the past, present and future of our sport to the world.
- Provide a means for Affiliates to promote their drop zones to Museum visitors.
Benefits of Affiliation
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Participation in Hall of Fame Selection
Until the Museum opens, Affiliates will be able to send a designated representative to participate in the final round of voting to determine new members of the International Skydiving Hall of Fame. (Representatives must be present at the Selection Committee meeting and may not participate remotely.)
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National Records & Competition Results
Presentation of current and accurate information on all national skydiving records and the results of all national competitions in the history of Affiliate’s country.
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Traffic Generation
An interactive map will detail drop zones around the world. By providing an email address, visitors will receive information about selected DZs, and those DZs will receive their contact info.
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National Awards Recognition
Visitors will access information about recipients of national awards presented by the Affiliate via touchscreen technology located within the Museum.
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Preserving History
Affiliates will receive priority consideration of proposed additions to the Museum’s collection of historically significant equipment, artifacts, and documents.
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Path of Excellence & Pioneers of Excellence Awards Voting
The leaders of the affiliated organization are offered the opportunity to annually participate in voting for the Path of Excellence and Pioneers of Excellence recipients.
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Banner in The Hangar
Each Affiliate will have the opportunity to display a banner (up to a maximum size) in The Hangar; an area reminiscent of drop zone hangars found all over the world.
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National Flag
The Affiliate’s national flag will be flown in a preferred location on flagpoles closer to the main Museum entrance. Flags of unaffiliated countries will be flown on the remaining poles.
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Affiliate Spotlight
Affiliates are offered the exclusive opportunity to present awards to their members during the annual International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration.
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Additional Recognition
Affiliates are authorized to use the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame “International Affiliate” logo on their websites, promotional materials, and documents as they choose.
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International Recognition
The national flag of all Affiliates are jumped into the annual International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration, weather permitting.
Obligations of Affiliates
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National Awards Data
Provide information on Affiliate awards and recipients to support National Awards touch screen.
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Drop Zone Data
Provide current, prescribed information on member drop zones to support interactive map.
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Country Flag
Annually provide a new national flag in a prescribed size to be flown at the Museum.
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Banner
Provide the Museum with a federation or association banner for display in The Hangar.
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National Record &Competition Results Data
Provide information on national records and competition results for Records exhibit.
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Affiliation Fee
One-time fee commensurate with federation, association, committee, or club membership:
- Fewer than 1,000 members – $5,000 USD
- 1,000 to 5,000 members – $10,000 USD
- Over 5,000 members – $15,000 USD
