Australian Open Indoor Skydiving Championships 2026
The 2026 dates have been announced, mark your diaries now, you don't want to miss this.
Category Schedule
| Friday 14th | Saturday 15th | Sunday 16th |
|---|---|---|
| 4-way FS AA | 4-way FS AAA | 4-way FS Blast |
| 4-way FS A | 4-way VFS Open | 2-way VFS Adv |
| 2-way VFS Inter* | 2-way Dynamic Open | 2-way VFS Open |
| 2-way Dynamic Inter | Junior Freestyle Open | Solo Speed Inter & Open |
| Adult Freestyle Inter | Junior Freestyle Inter | 4-way Dynamic Open |
| Indoor Para Skydiving Day 1 | Indoor Para Skydiving Day 2 | Adult Freestyle Open |
| Body Piloting - Beginner | Body Piloting - Inter | Body Piloting - Adv |
Friday 14th
- 4-way FS AA
- 4-way FS A
- 2-way VFS Inter
- 2-way Dynamic Inter
- Adult Freestyle Inter
- Indoor Para Skydiving Day 1
- Body Piloting - Beginner
Saturday 15th
- 4-way FS AAA
- 4-way VFS Open
- 2-way Dynamic Open
- Junior Freestyle Open
- Junior Freestyle Inter
- Indoor Para Skydiving Day 2
- Body Piloting - Inter
Sunday 16th
- 4-way FS Blast
- 2-way VFS Adv
- 2-way VFS Open
- Solo Speed
- 4-way Dynamic Open
- Adult Freestyle Open
- Body Piloting - Adv
The awards ceremony is on the Sunday evening.
*For 2-way VFS Intermediate, register by 1st June 2026 and iFLY covers $50 of your rego fee!
This page and the Information Pack below will be updated with live updates.
$20,000 in prizes!
How to Register
Registrations open now!
- Select your category and purchase for $350. Registration includes flight time, speed setting, FAI judges, professional event set up, 2 meals per comp day, event goodie bag and more!
2. Enter additional teams for a whopping 50% OFF by emailing info.pen@ifly.com.au.
Email us
3. Book Speed setting (Optional). For teams, only one person needs to book the time.
Book Speed Setting
4. Important! Complete the registration form.
Rego Form
5. Make sure your waiver is up to date.
Complete Waiver
5. Book training time. Discounted training rates available before 1st June.
Training Rates
6. Stay updated!
This page will be updated with information as it happens. For event announcements join the AOISC 2026 Whatsapp group.
Early Bird registration will end on 1st June 2026 - the price will increase to $400.
Final registrations will close on Friday 10th July 2026.
Disciplines & Rules
4-way Formation Skydiving
Categories in Blast for beginners, A for those who've tried 4-way before, AA for those who've competed before or are a solid 4-way flyer and AAA for the best of the best!
Judges: Peta Holmes and remote panel
Vertical Formation Skydiving
Categories in 2-way Intermediate (belly, back and headup) for new sit flyers, 2-way Open (belly, back, head-up & head-down) for flyers that are both signed off for head down, 4-way VFS Advanced and Open for people who can fly head down..
Enter 2-way VFS Inter by 1st May 2026 and iFLY will subsidise $50 off your rego fee.
Judges: Peta Holmes and remote panel
Dynamic
Solo speed is a fast paced battle and was our most popular category in 2025. 2-way Dynamic is for new dynamic flyers, 2-way Open for experienced pairs and D4W for the best dynamic teams.
Judges: Jimmy McCarthy, Anna Ilyina, Joe Grealy
Freestyle
Junior Freestyle Inter is suitable for anyone who can belly and back fly with over-the-feet transitions. Junior Freestyle Open is for the best flyers under 18. Then Adult Freestyle Inter and Open too.
Judges: Bich Ha-Tran, Jami Pillasch and Justin McCormick
Body Piloting
Downunder Dynamics brought the show! With the Body Piloting Championships battle, a one-on-one, follow-the-leader style battle for dynamic flyers.
Judges: Mason Corby
Para Indoor Skydiving
This year 'Handifly' has been renamed and now includes all disabilities. With the Indoor Para World Series, the Fédération Française de Parachutisme aims to spread the discipline worldwide.
Judges: Jerome David, Eric Mollaret
AVAILABLE TO ANYONE REGISTERED BEFORE 1 JUNE
3 hour training package: $810/hr Sydney / $600/hr Gold Coast
- Available to anyone registered by 1st June 2026.
- Valid to be flown until 16.08.26 (Champs)
- Minimum purchase 3 hours. Add additional hours at $810/hr in Sydney or $600/hr Gold Coast.
- Account purchaser must be in the wind and can share with their teammates
- Account time is not for resale, transfer or refund.
- Valid for off-peak use.If used in a Peak period, peak prices will apply.
- To purchase email info.pen@ifly.com.au
- Standard Bulk Superuser T&C's apply.
*Account cannot be extended for use after the Champs event dates. Any unflown time is forfeited.
WANT TO FLY THE WEEK OF CHAMPS?
Training from 10-15 August is blocked online. To book, email Danielle@iFLY.com.au by clicking the 'RESERVE TIMES' button below. Please note, you must be registered for Champs to be eligible to book training time during the week of Champs.
Choose your category
Click the category you would like to compete in below.
Speed Setting
Speed setting takes place on the morning of the competition before draws are released. You can use this time to choose your wind speed or for a final practice flight. There is no extra cost.Teams that pre-book will receive up to two 1-minute rotations. If you don’t pre-book or miss your scheduled time, you’ll lose your slot.
For teams, only one person needs to make the booking.
Become a Sponsor
We are excited to make the 2026 Championship bigger and better than ever before and sponsors can help us achieve those goals.
We are looking for 'category sponsors'. In-kind sponsorships are also very welcome.
> Food and Beverage
> Flights and Travel
> Accomodation
> Clothing and Merchandise
> Audio Visual
> Skydiving Gear
> Entertainment
If you or a company you know might be interested in sponsoring the 2026 Championships please click the link to download the sponsorship pack.
About iFLY Downunder
123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW 2750 (Next to Penrith Panthers Complex)
The tunnel that cares about the sport
iFLY Downunder located in Penrith in Sydney's west, was the first indoor skydiving facility in Australia. It is also the largest and most powerful indoor skydiving facility in the Southern Hemisphere!
Sport flyer access:
At iFLY Downunder, you'll have free access to:
- Locker spaces
- 16ft Creeper circle and creepers
- Facilities including fridge, microwave and dishwasher.
- Toilets and shower
Getting to the venue by Car:
Travel from Sydney Airport is approx 50 minutes. Traveling by the M2 or the M4 is recommended.
Getting to the venue by Train:
Travel takes approximately 50 minutes from Central Station to Penrith Station, with trains departing every 15 minutes.
Accomodation:
- PULLMANS HOTELS: The 5 Star Pullman hotel is directly opposite iFLY. They are offering the special rate of $250 a night including breakfast. King or twin share available. A booking link will be available soon.
- QUEST HOTELS: The Quest Hotel is located directly opposite the Penrith Train Station. They are offering 15% off their best available rate using promocode iFLY for stay dates between 10th and 17th August 2026 – Click here to book.
Need a Teammate?
It can be hard to find a team, especially someone who likes to fly at a similar speed and is available to train at the same times as you. Fill in the form below and we'll recommend some suitable teamies.
We've also got some amazing player-coaches on standby who are ready to lead a newer team to victory!
Please note: your name and email will be shared with potential teammates.
Contacts
If you have any questions leading up to the competition, or throughout your time at iFLY, you can contact us.
Generally any iFLY staff onsite will be happy to assist you, or point you in the direction or someone who can.
Public Safety Training and Response Group
We are proud to announce Public Safety Training and Response Group as the event’s official Platinum Sponsor.
Public Safety Training and Response Group delivers nationally accredited training and emergency response services across disaster preparedness, land and sea search and rescue, incident management and emergency equipment supply.
Managing Director Edward Andrews, a passionate flyer at iFLY Indoor Skydiving Gold Coast who has introduced many newcomers to the sport, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership.
“There’s always a buzz around the Championships, and Public Safety Training and Response Group is proud to come on board as Platinum Sponsor. We hope this support helps attract more teams by reducing registration fees, covering coach slots, and contributing to cash prizes.”
Holly Jaadla, iFLY Gold Coast General Manager, said the partnership was a natural fit.
“Public Safety Training and Response Group embodies the professionalism, community spirit and resilience we see in the indoor skydiving world. Their support will help elevate this year’s Championships — not just as a competition, but as an experience that inspires new flyers and connects the broader public with this incredible sport.”