When
should I Register?
Registration
for World Team ’10 will take place 1-30 September 2009. You
should register as soon as you have your travel documents in hand
and have arranged your travel itineraries. Even if you do not have
these items in place, please submit a registration form prior to
30 September.
What means can I use to pay for my Registration
Fee?
Personal
checks that are written on US banks, wire transfers, cashier’s
checks, travelers checks, money orders. Sorry, credit cards and
PayPal are not accepted.
Where
should I send my registration fee?
Please send your registration fee to your Sector Captain or designated
sector administrator.
Can
I stay at the Windsor Suites Hotel in Bangkok for extra nights before
or after the event, for a reduced rate?
Yes. There is a place on the registration form to sign up for additional
nights at the Windsor Suites. The special World Team rates are good
for three days prior to the official Arrival Day (7 January) and
for three days following the official Departure Day (18 January).
Is
it possible to have a single room?
Yes, single rooms are available for a “single supplement”
charge – both in Bangkok and in Udon Thani. There is a place
on the registration form to sign up for a single room. The additional
cost for a single supplement is USD 250.
What is the World Team refund policy?
Participants will receive a full refund if cancelling before 1 November;
thereafter, the following refund policy applies:
-
between 01 November and 30 November 2009: full refund less USD
100
-
between 01 December and 31 December 2009: 75% refund
- after
01 January 2010: 50% refund
-
special circumstances will be given special consideration on
a case-by-case basis
Participation-related
FAQs
Will
there be an Alpha Team in 2010?
Not
exactly. There will be a group of highly skilled skydivers assembled
as the “Wings Team,” who will be full members of World
Team ’10. The Wings Team members are scheduled to make the
same number of skydives as the other members of World Team ’10.
They will jump as a team through the 252-way sequential dives, and
be waiting in the wings to provide replacements, if necessary, during
these dives.
The
Wings Team will participate on all of the test/rehearsal dives after
the sequential record dives. The Dive Director, in collaboration
with the Sector Captains, will invite specific skydivers to join
the Wings Team. Scott Latinis and Todd Hawkins, the Alpha Team Captains
for World Team’11, will lead the Wings Team.
Do
I need to bring a jumpsuit of a certain color?
Yes. All the dives in 2010 will be color-coordinated. Each World
Team member will be designated to bring a red, white or royal blue
jumpsuit when they are assigned to their sector.
Do
I need to jump with an AAD?
Yes.
Do
I need to jump with a full-face helmet?
Yes, unless you are a member of the Camera Team.
Will
there be lead available at the DZ?
Yes, the RTAF riggers will have lead available to buy for a nominal
fee.
Will
there be packing services at the DZ?
Yes, the RTAF riggers are fully trained to pack all models of sport
parachutes. They will provide professional packing services for
an affordable fee.
How
will I know how to prepare for visiting Thailand?
A detailed Thailand Information packet will be available on the
World Team website (for viewing or downloading) prior to departing
for Bangkok. It will provide comprehensive information about airport
arrivals, Thai customs, climate, currency, local transport, cultural
sights and practices, food and restaurants, etc.
What
hotel is World Team’s staying at in Bangkok?
The
Windsor Suites Hotel, located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 20.
Where
is Udon Thani relative to Bangkok?
Udon Thani is approximately 500 miles / 800 km north/northeast of
Bangkok.
What
hotel is World Team staying at in Udon Thani?
All World Team members will be staying at the Charoen Hotel.
Where
is the DZ in Udon Thani relative to the hotel?
The DZ is at the RTAF Air Base “Wing 23” which lies
adjacent to Udon Thani. Driving between the hotel and DZ takes approximately
10 minutes.
Are
there commercial flights between Bangkok and Udon Thani?
Yes, there are several flights per day.
Are
there child care services available for children at World Team events?
Yes. Child care services will be available at the hotel and/or at
the DZ with prior arrangements.
Are
there motorbikes for rent in Udon Thani?
Yes, but caution is urged when driving in an unfamiliar region.
Wings Team members will be standing by to fill in for injured skydivers.
What
if I have other questions related to Registration?
If you have any further questions about the Registration Process
for World Team ‘10, please contact your Sector Captain.
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