Jumper and trade show registration starts on July 1st at 2pm EST (1900 GMT) for Bridge Day 2003. Go to http://www.bridgeday.info and follow the links at the top for REGISTRATION. 400 jump slots and 75 waiting list slots are available to qualified jumpers. When there are jumper cancellations, we'll take names from the waiting list and inform them via email. Last year, there were at least 30 cancellations due to work issues, skydiving accidents, and other unfortunate events.

There will be no onsite registration this year. We are required to submit jumper names, date of birth, and SS# (passport # and country for non-US citizens) to the Fayette County Sheriff by September 1st, 2003 for background checks. This is to make sure "Osama bin BASE Jumper" doesn't try to pack his BASE rig with explosives. Very unlikely, but the State of West Virginia feels it's necessary. Unlike last year, they won't accept any late submissions for background checks, therefore, if you cancel your jump slot there will be a restocking fee as outlined in our refund policy. In case you didn't know, there is a lot of work in organizing an event for 400+ BASE jumpers!

This year, we've got a few extras for the jumpers. We'll have a trampoline or diving board at the exit point for experienced jumpers. They can bounce their way over the side of the bridge if they so desire (contact me if you want a slot). We'll also have cash prizes for our accuracy contest. Hit the tuffet and win cash. In addition, there will be more packing tarps this year, energy drinks at the exit point and LZ, an amazing Saturday post-jump party (more details soon), a BASE videofest on Thursday night (Oct. 16), and a bunch of other stuff that is in the works.

If you have any questions about Bridge Day, please read our FAQ. You can currently click on the REGISTRATION link at www.bridgeday.info to see what information will be required when registration opens. Finally, as jumpers secure spots online, you'll see the remaining number of jump slots until it is reaches "Waiting List Only" and eventually "Sold Out".

Hope to see you there. Feel free to email me with your questions. Cya.

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Jason Bell (BASE428)
Email: jbell@vertical-visions.com
Web: www.vertical-visions.com or www.bridgeday.info