The Christmas Big Leaaap

Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: Beccles Airfield
Signup Fee: £50.00
Minimum Sponsorship Target: £350

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Coronavirus procedures - what you need to know:The health and safety of our supporters, volunteers, patients and staff is of utmost importance to the charity. EAAA will always adhere to government guidelines and follow advice from Public Health England and the Institute of Fundraising. All skydivers will be required to strictly adhere to safety measures put in place by Parachuting UK and Beccles Airfield.

If you are unable to complete your skydive due to experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or new local restrictions, UK Parachuting will offer you the opportunity to move your skydive to a more suitable date.

Our 3rd party event organiser, UK Parachuting, are open for bookings and following all procedures required to ensure a safe experience. If you have any questions related to coronavirus please contact EAAA by emailing info@eaaa.org.uk . We are happy to answer your questions!

Give 2020 a flying finish by completing a skydive! This December East Anglian Air Ambulance are looking for a team to take on an experience of a lifetime while raising vital, lifesaving funds. Take to the skies and experience the heights of the helicopters. You’ll soar up to 13,000ft before leaping into free-fall and gliding down to Earth while enjoying breath-taking views.

Every year the Christmas Big Leap see’s Santa take to the sky. We encourage that you get in the Christmas spirits and dress up as a Christmas character. UK Parachuting have a small supply of Santa suits, however it is advised that you bring your own, as these may be unavailable due to the covid disinfection process.

Your Skydive Journey

• Register to EAAA’s Xmas Big Leap by paying your £50 deposit!  
• Set up a JustGiving Page and share it with your friends and family
• Receive your fundraising pack and t-shirt  
• Have a chat to the events team at EAAA. We’re here to support your fundraising  
• The best bit - Tick off a bucket list experience you will never forget while supporting East Anglian Air Ambulance!  

On the Day!

• Upon arrival you’ll be checked in and greeted by your instructor
• The instructor will explain the flight and skydive in detail
• Then you’ll be provided with your very own flying suit to go over your clothes (wear something comfy with trainers)  
• Once you’ve got a suit, a harness and all safety wear will be provided and fitted
• READY FOR TAKE OFF! You will board the plane and start a 15 minutes ascent  
• LEAAAP  

What you need to know

The minimum age to complete a skydive is 16+. You’ll also need to weigh no more than 16st 7lbs if you are a male, and 15st 7lbs if you are a female. You can read the required self-declaration medical certificate here before registering. If you have any doubts about your fitness levels to do a tandem jump, please speak to your doctor.  

EAAA will always adhere to government guidelines. If you are in a local Covid-19 area that has moved into tier alert level ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ restrictions or you are not able to complete your skydive due to coronavirus symptoms, please be reassured that you will be offered to rebook your skydive to a more suitable date.

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