September 22 @ 8:00 am - September 28 @ 6:00 pm
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The USPA 2026 Nationals — Canopy Piloting will be hosted at Skydive City ZHills, September 22–28, 2026. All other disciplines are at Skydive Perris.
Schedule
September 22 — Registration and Official Practice Period. Registration closes at 6:00 pm.
September 23 — Official Practice Period for all. Freestyle drama sheets due at 2:00 pm. Briefing at 6:00 pm.
September 24–27 — Competition: Standard Canopy Piloting.
September 25–28 — Canopy Piloting Freestyle competition.
September 28 — Freestyle competition concludes. Awards ceremony.
Competing in Freestyle only and can’t make the Official Practice Period? Contact the Meet Director. A practice period for Freestyle may open once the standard events are complete; if weather is a concern, the event can run continuously without an additional practice period.
Pricing
Registration fees include the USPA sanction fee. They do not include practice jumps, fun jumps, competition jumps or re-jumps. Prices below are for a first event; each additional event is $100.
Registered before August 30, 2026:
Canopy Piloting Standard Event — $595
Canopy Piloting Freestyle — $595
Registered after August 30, 2026:
Canopy Piloting Standard Event — $625
Canopy Piloting Freestyle — $625
Competition / practice / re-jumps: $39 each.
Fuel surcharge: if the price of Jet-A rises by more than $1/gal, Skydive City ZHills reserves the right to increase ticket prices.
Reserve pack jobs: contact the on-site rigging loft, Paragon Rigging — 813-779-0239.
Gear Policy
Containers with a TSO must meet FAA requirements — see the flow chart.
Gear check-in: on arrival, present your gear at the on-site registration area with:
- Container & reserve packing data card
- Signed logbook
- USPA membership card (digital is fine)
- Payment for registration & jumps
- Valid government-issued photo ID
Event Registration
Skydive City ZHills manifests on Burble. If you don’t already have an account, create one here before you arrive.
Amenities
- 1.2 million square feet of landing area with segregated landing
- Competition-grade swoop pond
- Sunshine Factory™ gear and pro shop
- Paragon Rigging™ on site
- Paid packing, team rooms and training area
- Hillz Kitchen restaurant & Sunset Bar
- RV park and campground with bath and laundry house
Meet Officials
Meet Director: Greg Windmiller
USPA Controller: Amanda Owens
Chief Judge: Marylou Laughlin
Technical Scoring Director: Kevin Drivas
Course Technical Director: Emily Wallace
Lodging
On-site lodging includes tent camping, RV rentals and slots for your own RV — book ahead here.
Nearby hotels — mention skydiving to receive a discount:
- Quality Inn Zephyrhills — 813-762-2000
- Roadstar Hotel Zephyrhills — 813-782-5527
- Microtel Inn Zephyrhills — 813-783-2211
Sponsors
Skydive City ZHills is so appreciative of the generous sponsorship and ongoing devotion to our sport. Your sponsorship makes a lasting impact on the competitors and is absolutely invaluable — thank you.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
