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Start Skydiving1711 Run Way
Middletown Regional Airport
Middletown, OH 45042-2300
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USPA Coach Rating Certification Course
The Jump Institute at Start Skydiving will host a USPA Coach Rating Course conducted by John Hart
Candidates must meet the following requirements before attending the USPA Coach Rating Course:
- Reached the age of at least 18 years old or older
- Earned at least a USPA B license or higher
- Logged at least 100 or more jumps with valid signatures (more is definitely recommended, especially belly-flying jumps)
- Completely read through the Coach Rating section of the IRM (dated within the past two years)
- Completely read through Sections 2-1, portions of Section 4 (the Solo General Section of Category A and all sections of Categories F, G, & H except the outlined canopy control drills), & 9-1 of the SIM
- Answered the questions on the USPA Coach Rating Final Examination using the Coach Rating Exam Answer Sheet in the IRM
- Assisted in one complete solo first-jump course directly supervised by a USPA Instructor no more than twelve months prior to the Coach Rating Course start date (Start Skydiving conducts these nearly every Saturday starting at 8 AM. Contact John Hart to arrange this if needed.)
All candidates must also bring all the following items with them to the USPA Coach Rating Course:
- Your logbook(s) with valid signatures for at least 100 jumps and you must have proof that you are current within your license requirements
- Your USPA license card (must be at least a B license and must not expire until after the course)
- Your in-date personal skydiving equipment (an audible and an AAD are highly recommended)
- A printed or digital copy (on a laptop or tablet) of the SIM and IRM dated within the past two years
- A completed Coach Rating Exam Answer Sheet
- A partially completed Coach Rating Proficiency Card
- A form of payment to pay the remaining balance and your jumps (Burble funds cannot be used for the course fee)
The course will begin on Friday evening at 5 PM until 9 PM and then continue at 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings until sunset or completion, whichever comes first. We will meet in the main lobby by manifest each day.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your slot. The remaining course fee of $175 is due at the start of the course. Each candidate will also need to cover a minimum of four slots to complete the training portion of the course. Discounted jump packages do not apply toward these jumps.
*This course requires a minimum of three participants registered at least ten days in advance to run.*
*A maximum number of six candidates is accepted per course.*
Please contact John Hart with any questions at John3@StartSkydiving.com.