Skydive (Headcorn) Ltd Terms & Conditions
General
Skydive Headcorn provide facilities daily regardless of weather to permit you the opportunity to make skydives/parachute descents. These include, but are not limited to, Instructors, Equipment, Packers, Riggers, Office Staff, Jumpmasters, Bus Drivers, Booking Services and Ground staff. (We do not provide the flight which must be purchased separately from the operators of the aircraft Headcorn Parachute Club Ltd)
Bookings
Once a booking has been made the following terms will apply:
All monies paid to confirm a booking (including vouchers) will be lost in the event of complete cancellation These charges apply for any reason including non-attendance (unless the weather is unsuitable and we have emailed you to suggest rebooking), changes due to injury or illness, being over our weight restriction or not having the correct medical documentation.
£100 per person is payable for a change of date without 1 weeks notice.
£50 per person is payable for a change of date with more than 1 week but less than 2 weeks notice.
£20 per person is payable for a change of date with more than 2 weeks but less than 4 weeks notice.
A refund will be made for a cancellation within seven days of purchase.
Deferred jumps are valid for six months (from the date of the orginal booking) after which they will be subject to additional charges. Reasons for deferrals include, bad weather preventing the jump from taking place on the booked date, a request by you to defer it and unforeseen circumstances such as the club facilities not being available due to circumstances beyond our control such as a pandemic. If any of the above charges have been incurred a new date will only be confirmed on payment of the fee.
For weekday bookings only a £20 per person charge applies for rescheduling to a weekend date.
Gift Vouchers
All gift vouchers are non-refundable (unless cancelled within seven working days of purchase) and must be redeemed within their validity period of six months. After this time they will be deemed to have been used.
In exceptional and unforeseen circumstances gift vouchers may be subject to a small surcharge when used within their validity period.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the recipient complies with our restrictions.
Weather
If weather prevents your Tandem Skydive from taking place on your booked date, you must return and make your jump within six months. (of your original booked date). After this time you will incur additional costs and after one year the full fee will be applicable.
If you have taken advantage of the discounted weekday price and book to return at a weekend or on a bank holiday, the full fee is applicable.
If weather prevents your AFF or Static Line jump from taking place, you must return within two months to make your jump. After this time you will incur additional costs, and after six months the full fee will be applicable.
Weight Restrictions
For safety reasons our general weight limit fully clothed is 86kg (13½ stone).
A lower weight limit of 80kg (12st 9lbs) applies to someone who is 1.57m (5’ 2”) or shorter.
However, if you are 1.72m (5' 7") or taller; our absolute limit is 92kg (14½ stone).
You may be weighed during registration. We reserve the right to refuse your jump if you exceed these limits.
The cancellation charges set out in the booking terms above will apply to anyone exceeding these limits on the day of the training or jump.
Health Restrictions
Everyone will be required to sign a smart waiver prior to them attending the centre. This will include a self declaration of fitness form. Anyone unable to sign one because of a medical condition may still be able to jump by seeking qualified medical advice from a doctor who will assess their risk. Please view the forms.
AFF or Static line Medical
Failure to sign a self-declaration or produce a signed medical one on the day means the cancellation charges set out in the booking terms above will apply.
Age Restrictions
There is no upper age limit for Tandem Skydives
The upper age limit for the Accelerated Free Fall and Static Line courses is 54 years of age.
The lower age limit for all types of jumping is 16.
Anyone aged 16 or 17 must have parental consent via the smart waiver, that is emailed prior to the jump.
General Exclusions
For tandem jumping you must be able to walk unaided, climb a short ladder and lift your knees to hip level when suspended in a harness.
For solo jumping you must have a good level of mental and physical fitness
Jumps may be refused to anyone, either temporarily or permanently, that we do not consider fit or suitable for parachuting. This includes not being able to fit into the harness due to body shape.
Your jump will be refused if you are under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
Rules and Regulations
All parachuting and Skydiving at Headcorn Airfield takes place under the auspices of Skydive Headcorn Ltd who are affiliated to the British Skydiving.
All aircraft used for parachuting and skydiving at Headcorn Airfield are operated by Headcorn Parachute Club Ltd
All participants agree to abide by the rules of Skydive Headcorn, the British Skydiving and Headcorn Airfield.