If you make a booking by phone, email, or through the club website, you confirm that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions that follow. In addition, if you have booked a date with us through a third-party agent, that agent has accepted on your behalf, and you will also be bound by these terms and conditions.
General
- All skydiving and parachuting activities, instruction and equipment are provided by Skydive GB Parachute Club Ltd, hereafter referred to as Skydive GB. All flights for skydiving and parachuting are directly sold by and are operated by a third party.
- All skydiving and parachuting in the UK is governed by the national body, British Skydiving, and anyone participating must become at least a provisional member of British Skydiving. All participants will also be required to become a full member of Skydive GB.
- Membership of British Skydiving includes compulsory third-party liability insurance up to £10,000,000 – it does not include personal accident insurance, which is optional and available through various independent insurance companies.
- Minimum age for parachuting in the UK is 16. Anyone under 18 will need to have the medical declaration witnessed by a parent or guardian, and the British Skydiving membership agreement countersigned by a parent or guardian, thereby giving consent. Proof of age may be required at Skydive GB’s discretion.
- Suitable clothing must be worn – e.g. comfortable clothing allowing freedom of movement and a pair of trainers with eyelets and no hooks.
- Failure to provide the correct documentation on the day, not wearing suitable clothing or being over the weight limit will result in the training/jump not going ahead, and a fee of £50 will be applied to reschedule to a later date.
- Alcohol and/or drugs must not be consumed on the day of the jump, prior to the training and jump.
- All participants and spectators must abide by Skydive GB rules and behave appropriately whilst attending the airfield. Abusive behaviour towards staff or other visitors will not be tolerated. An appropriate adult must supervise children at all times.
- Failure to attend on the booked date without prior communication with Skydive GB will result in the loss of all fees paid.
- Cancellation/Refunds. In the event you wish to cancel your skydive, refunds are available as follows:
10.1. Within 12 months of your original booked date: Fees paid to Skydive GB can be refunded (with the exception of gift vouchers), less the non-refundable booking deposit and any extension/rescheduling fees. Flight-only tickets paid to Skydiving Aircraft Ltd can be refunded less an administration fee of £10.
10.2. After 12 months have elapsed from your original booked date, no refunds will be given.
10.3. Booking deposits may be refunded at the written request of the booker if ALL of the following apply:
10.3.1 The written request is made within the first 14 days from the date the deposit was paid.
10.3.2 The planned jump did not go ahead due to unfavourable weather conditions.
- Rescheduling: If you wish to reschedule your booking, this can be done free of charge up to 14 days in advance of the booked date. Within 14 days of the booked date, a £25 per person rescheduling fee will apply. For group bookings of 10 or more participants, rescheduling is free of charge with 28 days’ notice. A £25 per person rescheduling fee will apply if within 28 days of the booked date, and a £40 per person rescheduling fee will apply if within 14 days of the booked date.
- Group bookings: Group discounts are applied upon arrival at reception and are based on the size of the group attending on the same day. If the group’s size reduces on the booked day, the surplus deposit cannot be transferred to the remaining group members.
- Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated, and can be exchanged for any goods or services provided by the club within this period. And for those goods/services to be ordered/booked within this period, and any services must be delivered and completed by 6 months after the expiry date.
- Gift vouchers purchased directly from Skydive GB online, by email, or by telephone can be refunded within 14 days of purchase, providing an event date hasn’t already been booked. Otherwise, gift vouchers are non-refundable.
- Gift vouchers can be transferred to another name free of charge, provided they are unused and are still valid.
- Failure to attend on a booked day using a gift voucher will render the voucher void.
- No refund or a repeat attempt will be issued after a refusal to exit and jump from the aircraft.
- Prices and terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
- Additional terms and conditions and/or restrictions may apply to a specific deal or offer.
Tandem Skydiving
20. There is no upper age limit for tandem skydiving, however everyone must complete a self-certifying medical declaration (form 115A) or if unable to self-certify then medical advice must be sought and a doctor’s signature/stamp must be obtained on form 115B. Both documents can be found here:
115A: Student Tandem Self Declaration Medical Form
115B: Student Tandem Doctor Signed Medical Form
21. The maximum weight, fully clothed, of any tandem participant is 15 stone (95.25kg). Participants will be weighed on the day at check-in.
22. All participants will be assessed on the day by an instructor as to their suitability for skydiving. Skydive GB reserves the right to refuse an individual to jump on the grounds of safety. Under these circumstances, with the exception of being overweight (including significantly out of proportion in terms of body mass index) or intoxicated, all fees paid will be refunded.
23. The jump order on any day is generally governed by check-in order. Skydive GB, however, reserves the right to change the jump order for logistical or other reasons at any time.
24. In the event your jump/training is cancelled/postponed by Skydive GB due to factors beyond Skydive GB’s control, it is your responsibility to rebook another date and complete the jump within 12 months of your initial booked date, but prior to the expiry date of any gift voucher used (if applicable).
25. Factors beyond Skydive GB’s control include, but are not limited to, poor weather, aircraft technical issues, airspace restrictions and below minimum staffing/attendance levels.
26. In order to complete your jump after 12 months have elapsed, British Skydiving and Skydive GB membership must be renewed, plus any increase in the list price must be paid.
27. In the unfortunate event of video camera equipment failure when the media option is booked, only the fees for the filming will be refunded. A re-jump will not be offered.
Solo Training
28. Upper age limit for first time solo skydiving is 54 (inclusive) however everyone must complete a self-certifying medical declaration (form 115C) or if unable to self-certify then medical advice must be sought and a doctor’s signature/stamp must be obtained on form 115D. Both documents can be found here:
115C: Solo-Student-Medical-Self-Declaration
115D: Solo-Student-Doctors-Certificate
29. The maximum weight, fully clothed, of any solo participant is 14 stone (88.9kg). Participants will be weighed on the day of check-in.
30. All participants will be assessed on the day on their suitability for solo skydiving by an instructor. Skydive GB reserves the right to refuse an individual to complete a solo jump on the grounds of safety. Under these circumstances, the flight ticket can either be refunded or upgraded to a tandem flight ticket for the difference in cost of the ticket.
31. If it is not possible to complete the jump on the day of the training course, it is the participant’s responsibility to re-attend the airfield to complete the jump within 3 months of the course. If more than 3 months have elapsed, a fee of £50 will be charged for extensive revision training prior to jumping. If more than 6 months have elapsed, the full training course must be re-attended at a reduced fee of £149. After 12 months, the full course fee will apply.
Use of photographs and video
Photographs and video may be taken at the drop zone and during your skydive. Skydive GB may use such content on its website, Facebook page, social media channels, and from time to time in promotional or advertising material. If you do not wish your image or footage to be used in this way, you should inform us as soon as possible and preferably before your skydive.
T’s and C’s correct as of 25/03/2026