Johannesburg Skydiving Club reopens near Carletonville with new leadership and big plans
'The club has really been battling since the Covid-19 pandemic. All the staff are volunteers, and the availability of commercial airplanes that can be used for jumps has also become more limited,' Cosslett explained.
Despite these difficulties, JSC has found new momentum with a revitalised committee and now hosts jumps on selected weekends each month. The club is also reintroducing skydiving training courses for beginners and is planning additional events such as training camps.
One of the most exciting offerings is the chance for locals to experience the thrill of skydiving through tandem jumps.
'The experience was breathtaking. I wished I could do it over and over again,' said Mojalefa Ramashi, a Khutsong resident who did his first tandem jump during the reopening weekend.
The newly appointed leadership team includes:
Jurie Cilliers – Chairperson and ADZO representative
Ina Cilliers – Secretary
Brenda Meyer – Treasurer
Rob Kruger – Equipment Manager
Willem Visser – Grounds and Operations Manager
Brendon Nortier – Events, Operations, and Community Growth
With renewed energy and a passion for growing the sport, the JSC invites all thrill-seekers and curious newcomers to join them in the sky.
For more information, visit jsc.co.za.
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