You don't have to skydive to enjoy the 2010 U.S. Parachute Association National Skydiving Championships, Sept. 10-24, at Skydive Chicago. Hundreds of top sky divers will take the plunge and push their skydiving skills to the max while competing for medals. During the Formation competition, 4-way, 8-way and 16-way teams will create patterns in the air as they skydive toward the ground. Creativity is awarded during the Artistic Events competition, which includes freeflying and freestyle.
Events are ongoing from sunrise to sunset each day. The competition, which takes place at the Skydive Chicago resort southwest of the city, is free and open to the public. Between jumps, visitors can hang with the pros and practice choreographed moves on the ground called "dirt dives."