All the events listed are for newer licensed jumpers that are looking for ‘what’s next’ in the sport and progressing the skills learned earning your A-license and taking the next step. Some events are geared specifically towards earning the next license (the B!). All dropzone events are listed on our Event Calendar, including our boogies!
A-LICENSE CLUB
A monthly event for those who’ve just earned their license at 25 jumps to 250 jumps from any DZ! This club is geared towards building skills, making friends and having fun.
Registration: FREE + Jump Tickets
2026 Dates:
April 11-12
May 23-25
June 27-28
July 18-19
August 8-9
September 12-13
October 3-4
Canopy Courses
Canopy education is an important skill to perfect in this sport. USPA A-licensed skydivers working towards the next license, B, also must go through more canopy control skills. Skydive Chicago hosts several courses, but those specific to rookies and those wanting to fulfill the B-license requirements are by USPA Courses.
USPA Courses
Instructor: Kacey Crippin
Course Review: Building knowledge and safety during canopy flight. Instructors will review your current descent and landing procedures and coaching is tailored to help you improve your current skill set. This includes introducing new concepts and providing specialized practice drills and video of each landing with thorough debriefs.
Registration: $250
2026 Dates*:
June 9
July 12
August 9
September 6
October 4
*subject to change, always check the skydivechicago.com/events calendar
Water Training
Water training is one of the prerequisites needed for your USPA B-License. The purpose of water training is to improve chances of survival if an unintentional water landing happens. A short ground training and simulated water landing experience.
Where: Swimming Pond
Time: 6pm*
Bring: Logbook, swimwear, towel, and your personal rig for dry practice
Cost: $55
*Start time may be pushed back during long summer days June-August
2026 Dates*:
June 9
July 12
August 9
September 6
October 4
*subject to change, always check the skydivechicago.com/events calendar
Coach Courses
The Coach Rating is the first type of instructional rating through USPA. How is this a rookie event? It is a great review for basic concepts and an opportunity to build skills in a structured way.
Instructor: Angie Aargon
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a current USPA member
- At least 18 years of age
- USPA B license or higher
- Minimum of 100 jumps
For more information and to register check out this link
Dates:
August 7-9
Mid Season Safety Day
Safety Day should be everyday, not just an event at the beginning of the season. Mid Season Safety Day is an opportunity to reconnect and to curb currency complacency, or even to brush up.
Date: Saturday, July 18th
When/Where: 8p at the Tiki Hut* (please check EVENTS for any updates)
Course Review: This event gives everyone a chance to review safety in the midst of the season, bring up those questions that you may not have had earlier in the season, and win prizes!
World Skydiving Day
Skydive Chicago is excited to be partnered with the national organization, the United States Parachute Association for World Skydiving Day! This inaugural event is being held at partnering skydiving centers around the world. Anyone who makes a skydive on July 13th, 2024 is eligible for a Guinness World Record.
Registration: FREE (just your jump tickets)
Date: Saturday, July 11th
ROOKIEFEST
This is the Nationals for beginning skydivers! All rookie skydivers from any dropzone are welcome to participate in this 3-way scrambles style competition.
The winner will take home a Rookiefest Trophy that will give the DZ bragging rights that they produce the best students!
We invite jumpers from all dropzones to participate. At the end of the first day join us for a brief seminar on topics that cover gear, canopy, exits, safety, competitive skydiving, formation skydiving and more! In the evening come to our famous Tiki bar to enjoy dinner and drinks.
Rookie skydivers can participate in up to two Rookiefest Competitions, provided they meet either of these criteria:
• Less than 200 total jumps OR
• Less than 2 years in the sport as a Rookie
September 26-27, 2026
