tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29657470621473347832010-02-01T14:29:21.893-06:00SDC Rhythm XP is a 4 way skydiving team jumping in Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, IL. Our website is www.RhythmSkydiving.comLaurentnoreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965747062147334783.post-38113531363594500402010-02-01T14:14:00.002-06:002010-02-01T14:29:21.904-06:00

After the departure of awesome cameraman and all around super guy Kevin Naftzger from the team, we began an extensive search for the right person to fill the empty slot. We are happy to say that the team selected Jason Imamura as our new cameraman, and he accepted. Jason was teammates with Rob as recently as 2008 when the two won the Intermediate division of the USPA nationals. Now that the

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We are proud to announce two new Sponsors. Rhythm has decided to partner with UPT for our container needs, and with Sky Systems for our helmets. With nearly a 40 year history in designing and manufacturing harness/container systems, and over 50,000 units sold worldwide, Bill Booth's companies have long set the standard for for innovations in engineering and safety in skydiving. Among these

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SDC Rhythm XP is looking for a Cameraman (or woman) for 2010. Rhythm is passionate about doing the best jumps we can do and having tons of fun doing it. We are proud of building a strong team based on open-mindedness, commitment, a positive attitude, no excuses, and confidence in ourselves and one another. Besides working every year to reach new competitive levels, we are also dedicated to

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Here's a video of Nick Whitmer, one participant at our December tunnel camp who made great progress over his hour of tunnel time.

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After an extensive process to find a new teammate, we are excited to announce Thiago Muradas as our newest member of Rhythm. Starting with a search that began shortly after nationals and ending with tryouts at the Paraclete wind tunnel, we interviewed various prospective teammates, many of whom would have been excellent choices. We would like to especially thank Nick Grillet and Samer Haija

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Are you looking for a way to improve your RW skills? Want to train on a team? Want to compete at the US Nationals at Skydive Chicago next year? Check out Rhythm's 8 and 16 way projects for the 2010 season. Each 8 and 16 way team will have a member of Rhythm as captain, teammate and player-coach. Teams will train at Skydive Chicago and Paraclete XP, over 5-6 weekends, to leave time for other

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The November tunnel skills camp was a lot of fun, and December is going to be huge. For anyone interested in joining us who has not signed up yet, there is some time Thursday and Monday, but we're otherwise full in December. So.... Rhythm is adding another Tunnel Skills camp - February 5-8. Whether you're going through AFF or have 1000's of jumps, come join us for great flying and great fun.

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From Tunnel 11/21/09 Last weekend we had another great tunnel camp. From Tunnel 11/21/09 Saturday and Sunday were filled with awesome 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-1, 1-on-3, some freeflying and even a 6-way. From Tunnel 11/21/09 With the winter coming, we'll be hitting the tunnel hard once again for skills camps and training camps. From Tunnel 11/21/09 The next camp, December 12th weekend, is full,

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We hope you enjoy the post of our 10 4-way rounds at Nationals.

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The 2009 season culminated with USPA Nationals at Skydive Spaceland the week of October 12th. What a great experience that was! The team ended up in 6th place with an 18.1 average, and we were all proud of a performance that included 10 strong rounds with some specific moves that demonstrated the team at its best. The entire 4way competition was challenged with weather holds that extended

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Congrats Jetstream Tango on a great tunnel camp! JaNette just joined Jetstream Tango at Paraclete XP for three days of fun in the tunnel. The camp was a success on many levels. Lots of laughs, and good times, plus some awesome flying and great teamwork. We're looking forward to seeing Jetstream Tango in action at the next MWSL meet. Thanks again guys!

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From 2009 MWSL Meet 2 at CSC Last weekend we had the second meet of the MWSL season at CSC. From 2009 MWSL Meet 2 at CSC Four teams competed, and every team showed great improvements from the first meet. From 2009 MWSL Meet 2 at CSC Unfortunately, we were only able to complete three rounds, but still there were a number of very noteworthy accomplishments: 1. CSC Pareto Optimal had a 13

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We hope you have fun watching this video from our May 2009 Tunnel Skills Camp. We definitely had fun making it! Thanks everyone!

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Check out our 10 rounds at the Paraclete XP Meet on YouTube:

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This weekend was the first MWSL meet of the season. From 2009 MWSL Meet 1 at SDC, June 20 7 teams competed in 4 different classes and put up great performances. From 2009 MWSL Meet 1 at SDC, June 20 Rhythm was meet coaching and judging (except for our own jumps!) From 2009 MWSL Meet 1 at SDC, June 20 The meet went very smoothly, thanks to SDC and Alan Butt, and everyone had a lot of fun.

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From Paraclete XP Wind Tunnel Meet - June 13,14 2009 Last weekend was the indoor skydiving championships at the Paraclete XP wind tunnel. These meets are a great experience for any team looking for competition experience. All the spectators can watch from just feet away and the teams enter the chamber in rotations of three to four per session. With everything that close and immediate, the

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From SDC Rhythm XP Skills Camp #3 - May 30-31, 2009 We held our third tunnel skills camp at Paraclete XP the weekend of May 30 & 31st. It was a fun group of 12 people, plus the Furies were along to share time with us as well. The group ranged from first time tunnel flyers to experienced 4 way teams. It was fun to see everyone improving over the camp and having a good time and cheering each

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From Team for a Day 3 - May 10, 2009 This past weekend was our third Team for a Day, and our largest turnout yet. We had three teams on Saturday and two teams on Sunday, and made 23 "team" jumps over the two days. From Team for a Day 3 - May 10, 2009 The groups ranged from experienced skydivers looking for a day of good 4 way, young jumpers wanting to learn more about 4 way, and even a formed

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From SDC Bar Night 2 - May 6, 2009 We had another great bar night in downtown Chicago this Wednesday. Old and new friends came out in full force. From SDC Bar Night 2 - May 6, 2009 Bar night is a great way to catch up with all your friends during the week, and see how silly they look in work clothes. From SDC Bar Night 2 - May 6, 2009 Along the way, we're spreading the word about

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From SDC Rhythm XP 2009 Team for a Day 2 Last weekend we held our second team for a day event at SDC this season. We had an enthusiastic turnout with a great group of people. Although the weather was not right for jumping, we made good use of the time by going over the dives and technique, creeping, and even practicing debriefing methodologies. From SDC Rhythm XP 2009 Team for a Day 2

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Here's a video of our most recent tunnel skills camp, on March 28-30. As you can see, there was a lot of great flying. From first time flyers to experienced 4-way teams, everyone had a lot of fun and made a lot of progress. Contact us for more information about our upcoming skills camp, May 30,31, or about any of our other events.

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From SDC Rhythm XP Tunnel Trip 5 - 4/18/09 Last weekend we shared tunnel time with Fall Out and the new Furies. Karyn and Shannon met Rhonda and Anabel for the first time as teammates this weekend. Also, we celebrated Shannon's birthday Raeford style - cake made at Walmart eaten at Applebee's. From SDC Rhythm XP Tunnel Trip 5 - 4/18/09 Fall Out is making great strides with their new inside

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From SDC Bar Night Last night we organized our first Chicago Bar Night, for local skydivers to get together and help spread the word about skydiving at SDC. We had a strong showing at Sedgwick's Bar downtown, with 14 friends showing up for a great time of hanging out and talking about AFP, Ninjas, tandems, genetically enhanced corn, landing in corn, tattoos, flaring, and whatever else comes to

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Sunday's Team for a Day Group, From SDC Rhythm XP 2009 Team for a Day 1We had a great weekend of Team for a Day this past weekend at Skydive Chicago. Team Optima geared up for a load From SDC Rhythm XP 2009 Team for a Day 1 On Saturday, Team Optima and Team Pulse made 7 and 9 jumps each, which for many participants was the most they had done in a day. On Sunday, Team Infinity and Team Cypres2

janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787920672828005130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965747062147334783.post-43710426816907341642009-04-07T11:09:00.003-05:002009-04-07T11:21:43.477-05:00

We are getting closer and closer to consistently warm days in Chicago, and as it does, we're looking forward to applying what we learn in the tunnel to the real thing in the sky. We held our fifth tunnel training camp of 2009 this past weekend at Paraclete, and as we work through our training plan, it is always challenging and fun. This weekend we were joined by CK Kindle and Ranch Fall Out.

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