STETSON SKYDIVE CLUB
WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS
WITH DEMO JUMP AT CONVOCATION!

 

Alex Bittner, co-founder of the Stetson Skydive Club, took flight late Saturday afternoon

for the jump he had been working to make happen for two months. The plan was to take off from

Skydive DeLand about a mile and a half away from Stetson University, get out at a low altitude over

the campus, and land his Stetson green parachute in Rinker Field right before the incoming class

entered the Edmund Center for convocation.

 

Alex and co-founder Jessica Spreng had hopes of increasing

skydiving awareness on campus since the newly implemented Club Sports program would allow for a 

thriving skydiving club to start if enough students expressed interest.

DeLand is the skydiving mecca of the world. Home to more skydiving manufacturing businesses than any

other single place on Earth, DeLand also keeps planes flying year-round at Skydive DeLand. Skydive DeLand 

has produced multitudes of world champion skydiving teams of all disciplines over the years

and doubles up with the Perfect Spot Restaurant and Bar to provide a fun atmosphere

for skydivers to get their thrills and spectators to see all of the action.

 

The demo jump into Rinker Field went as planned, ok maybe a little late, but as planned and 

was a huge success. Dean Stuart Michelson walked proudly onto the field, school gown

and all, and shook Alex' hand to congratulate him on his achievement. Afterward during the 

convocation ceremony, President Windy Libby explained to the incoming class of students

that they too could take to the skies for the best thrill this world can provide while they spend

the next four years here at Stetson. 

 

The resources for Stetson students to make their skydive club into one of the best

skydiving programs in the country with world-class coaching and intercollegiate

competitions. 

 

If you want to be part of this incredibly fun sport, culture, lifestyle...ahh it's just nuts!

If you want to give it a try and see what you think, use the Contact Us part of this website

or just head out to the dropzone at 

1600 Flightline Blvd.