How did the current wingsuit formation judging system get adopted by the United States Parachute Assocation, Parachute Association of South Africa, and Australian Parachute Federation?
Each country had a different experience and process to acceptance. The USPA heard a proposal at the July 2009 Board Meeting by Taya Weiss. The substance of that proposal was vetted with extensive discussion in the Competition Committee before being voted on (unanimously) by the entire 22-member Board. In South Africa, the PASA (Parachute Association of South Africa) judges adopted the judging grid and rules similar to the USPA. The first South African record was set on October 3, 2009, and consisted of eight South African PASA members. The first Australian record was organized with the participation of Neil Fergie, a Birdman Chief Instructor and APF coach, and Jari Kuosma, the CEO of Birdman, Inc. The APF process happened independently of the US and South Africa, but the same grid judging system was adopted.
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