4th ANNUAL PLANETERRA JUMP FOR CHARITY

The 4th annual Planeterra Jump For Charity has been sponsored by G.A.P Adventures.

G.A.P ADVENTURES' COMMITMENT

G.A.P Adventures pays for skydive fees for 40 people at the cost of $215 per person.

YOUR COMMITMENT

In return, all 40 participants must raise a minimum of $300 CAD, by collecting pledges from friends, family, colleagues etc. Online pledging makes it easy through the Planeterra website. See Events section of www.planeterra.org

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

If you want to participate in the 2007 Planeterra Jump for Charity, you must
1) Meet the requirements to be a SWOOP skydiver
2) Register by signing & sending in the Booking Form and Terms & Conditions
3) Registration must include a $50.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. 4) Raise a minimum of $300 for the Planeterra Foundation, using the pledge sheet that we provided or online. $50 deposit is not included in your pledges but is tax receiptable.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Elinor Schwob at G.A.P Adventures. Email: info@planeterra.org Tel: 416-260-0999 ext. 301 Toll Free: 1-800-465-5600 ext. 301

WHERE DO THE DONATIONS GO?

This event has been organized as a fundraiser to support the Planeterra Foundation. 100% of the donations go to support the following Planeterra programs:

 For individual pledges less than $50.00 donations will support our COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND

Donations made to this fund support community projects in Latin America that focus on health, education, childcare, community development and environmental conservation. Donations made to this fund are not tax deductible.

 Donations of $50.00 or more requiring tax receipts (Canadian tax payers only) will support the INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES supported through Planeterra.

Donations made to this fund support the valuable work of international non-governmental organizations and charities that carry out community development and conservation projects around the world. Organizations we support include Plan Canada, Wells of Hope, the Galapagos Conservancy, Youth Challenge International and Seva Canada.

For more information about the Planeterra Foundation and the projects that you are helping to support, visit www.planeterra.org

DONATION DETAILS

• When soliciting sponsorship, please use out the sponsor sheet attached or direct sponsors to our secure online system
• Please collect $ from your sponsors and hand it in on the day of your jump in the form of cash or cheque. Online will be automatically processed
• Cheques must be addressed to the Planeterra Foundation.

CHARITABLE TAX RECIEPTS

• Donations are tax deductible for Canadian Tax Payers for pledges of $50 CAD or more.
• Should any of your sponsors request a tax receipt please indicate this in the space provided on your sponsor sheet. Full name and address details (including postal code) are needed to issue the receipt.

WHO MANAGES PLANETERRA'S ACCOUNTS?

The Planeterra Foundation manages the Planeterra Community Project Fund. Planeterra keeps track of the donations received and disperses resources on an annual basis to local non-governmental organizations and community projects abroad. Based on the individual needs of each project, the money donated to this fund is distributed in a variety of ways such as cash, clothing, shoes, school and healthcare supplies, as well as tools and equipment. Donations made to this fund are not tax deductible.

The Planeterra Partners Fund has been developed in partnership with the Tides Canada Foundation. Tides Canada disperses funds from the Planeterra Partners Fund on an annual basis to the international charities we support (i.e. Foster Parents Plan & Youth Challenge International) and provides tax receipts to donors who are Canadian tax payers upon request for gifts of $50 CAD or more

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

SOLO Parachute Jump (Instructor Assisted Deployment)

Instructor Assisted Deployment or (IAD) is the traditional way of making a first jump. After approximately 5 hours of ground training, you'll jump solo from 3500 feet, & your Jumpmaster accompanying you in the plane automatically opens your parachute.

A great way for you to accomplish your first skydive, and to say you did it all on your own!

• State of the art equipment including parachute, helmet, goggles, jumpsuit, radio
• 5 hours (approx) of Ground School Training
• Highly qualified and CSPA rated instructors
• Radio assistance from ground controller to help you steer your parachute to a safe and controlled landing

Note: If you would prefer to jump with an instructor and do a Tandem Jump, you will only have to pay the price difference of $70 (Regular price for a tandem is $285). You must still raise a minimum of $300 for the Planeterra Foundation.

Tandem Skydives continue to be one of the most popular methods of making your first freefall jump. With only about 30 minutes of ground training, you and your highly skilled and certified Tandem Jumpmaster freefall together for 35 seconds from 10500 feet at over 120mph! An excellent way to experience freefall on your very first jump!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Transportation to/from the SWOOP site
• Meals (BBQ & kitchen facilities available, restaurants nearby)
• Accommodation (but feel free to bring your tent to camp out!)
• Additional IAD Jumps
• Purchases of DVD Video or photos of your jump from SWOOP

RAIN DATE

Should the weather not be suitable for jumping - for tandem or in the afternoon of Saturday July 7th after IAD Ground School training, you will have the option to jump on Sunday July 8th, weather permitting. However, as your ground training is valid for 60 days, you may also reschedule for another day within the following 60-day period.

WHAT DO I WEAR?

You will want to dress appropriately for the weather. Light, loose, comfortable clothing is best. In the summer months a t-shirt and shorts or track pants work just fine. It is not recommended to wear jeans for your jump, as they will be somewhat constricting underneath your jumpsuit. You will be provided with an appropriate jumpsuit to put over top of your clothing for your jump.

It is also important for you to bring are a good pair of supportive running shoes. Sandals, moccasins or boots/shoes with hooks are not permitted.

SWOOP (South Western Ontario Organization of Parachutists)

Skydive SWOOP, located in Dundas, Ontario, just 45 minutes from Toronto, is hosting the Planeterra Jump For Charity. SWOOP is a non-profit skydiving club run exclusively by experienced volunteer members. Incorporated in 1979, SWOOP has earned its outstanding reputation across Canada and the United States for providing services to hundreds of first-jump students every year. SWOOP is a member of both the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association (CSPA), and the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

In addition to hosting the event, SWOOP has offered to donate one free Tandem jump that will be awarded to the top fundraiser for Planeterra. The lucky winner can use this as an additional jump on the same day, or ask for it to be issued in the form of a gift certificate that will be valid for the 2007 season.

DO YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SWOOP SKYDIVER?

Skydive SWOOP regulations mandate that you MUST be 18 years of age to participate in skydiving with no exceptions. If you are over the age of 40, a note is required from your Doctor, stating you are physically fit to participate in skydiving. Everyone must be in fairly good physical shape, and be able to bend, stretch and kneel comfortably. Skydiving is not recommended for people that are not in good physical shape.

Due to the nature of skydiving student gear, weight limitations are imposed. A parachute has a downward speed that is partly dependant upon the weight of the person suspended under it. To ensure a reasonable speed upon landing, the maximum weight limit of any student is 225 lbs.

If you have sustained any type of injury in the past, and question whether or not you should be participating in skydiving, please consult your Doctor. Members of SWOOP are not medical experts and do not know how skydiving might affect you! It is for your safety that you speak with a medical professional.

DIRECTIONS FROM TORONTO

Take QEW West (towards Burlington),
Exit QEW at Hwy.#403 (towards Hamilton),
Exit Hwy.#403 at Hwy.#6 (North to Guelph),
Turn Left at Hwy.#5 / Dundas St. (called Clappison's Corners,Tim Horton's and Wendy's are on the Left)

SWOOP is located 4.5km on the Right hand side, (address: 461 Hwy.#5),
It's the 2nd driveway on the Right, past the Church on the left, Slow down and look for the sign, turn Right onto gravel driveway,
SWOOP is located behind the buildings, near the back of the lot.

For detailed directions from other destinations, visit SWOOP