SDC Core

Enjoy this #throwback Core Sequentials filmed by @im.trying.my.worst Mark your calendars for 2026 Core Sequentials on September 19-20! 🔥 #unity2026 #skydivechicago #settingthestandard

We call this one… High Impact Team Training 💯🔥

Steph had the chance to guest organize at the Stand Together Women’s Edition selection camp, along side Sara and Amy and an incredible group of athletes. Just getting started-more camps, more training dialing in the team and building toward a new record in November 2026 Edit @dana_bjorn @skydivechicago @cookiehelmets @performancedesigns @lbaltimeters @uptvector @ssk.us @verticalsuits @theverticalelite @skydivearizona #SkydiveChicago #Unity2026 #SDCCore #Skydiving #StandTogether WomensWorldRecord HeadUP performancedesigns cookiehelmets flycookie lbaltimeters verticalsuits Cypres2 goldstategear gsg settingthestandard manufactoryapparel regulargoodjob

✈️ Meet the Team: SDC CORE 4-Way VFS 📅 At SDC: Since 2014 (originally formed in 2013) 🪂 Team jumps: 70,000+ combined 🥇 Known for: 4x VFS World Champions + a long-standing gold streak at US Nationals & World Cups Who they are: JRuss, Steph, Andy, Colin, and Ace—a team built on passion for flying, relentless commitment, and a reputation for jumping with anyone, at any level. Vibe: We bring a well-rounded (and occasionally chaotic) mix to every event:JRuss leads with knowledge, safety, and a “let’s have fun doing it” mindset. Steph brings structure, organization, and unmatched passion for teaching. Andy adds scarecams and snark—but he’s also the one saving your life if it counts. Colin keeps things laid-back with fun jumps and after-hours vibes. And Ace? Guitar, energy, and the life of the party. What sets them apart: They don’t just train at the highest level—they share knowledge, prioritize safety, and have paused team training to surprise jump with someone who’s been flying solo all day. Favorite moment: Winning World Championship gold at Skydive Chicago in 2016. Team mindset: “Pressure doesn’t break us—it sharpens us.” Behind the scenes: Training schedules don’t always align, but commitment always does. (Shoutout to Colin’s work–drive–train–repeat grind 💪) DZ fuel: Beef sticks, jerky, fruit, Steph’s homemade egg bites… and cases of “training beers” (Spindrift only 😄) If someone made a sitcom about your team, what would the title be: Regular Good Job #meettheteam #sdccore #unity2026

Indoor Nationals at Paraclete XP 2026 – Round 3: O–8–20. Dirt dive to execution. A little late on the post, but proud of the work from the team and appreciate @osoabn stepping in. @n0madic.texan for🎥. @skydivechicago @verticalsuits @cookiehelmets #unity2026 #bettereveryday #explorethesky #sdccore #goldstategear

The countdown to SDC Summerfest has begun. Every summer, skydivers from around the world come together at Skydive Chicago for one unforgettable week of jumping, learning, parties, and community. If you’ve been, you know the energy. If you haven’t… this is your year. Summerfest 2026 July 25 – August 2 Registration opens April 7. Who’s coming back? #sdcsummerfest #SkydiveChicago #SDCTribe #unity2026

Every experienced skydiver remembers being the rookie. The nerves. The excitement. The “holy sh*t I’m actually doing this” feeling. Rookiefest is the Nationals for beginning skydivers — a 3-way scrambles competition where teams change every round and every group has an experienced coach guiding the way. It’s competition. It’s coaching. It’s learning. It’s bragging rights. And at the end of it all? One rookie takes home the Rookiefest Trophy — and the title for their dropzone. Less than 200 jumps OR less than 2 years in the sport? You’re in. Registration opens May 1. Tag your rookie.👇 #Rookiefest #SkydiveChicago #SDCTribe #unity2026

➡️/⬅️ SIGN UP TODAY and see what you’re made of! Join the SDC Cloud Games competition June 12-14 and compete with your friends in any discipline you can think of LIVE against other teams across the world. 💪🏼

Whether these guys are helping or not is debatable. #skydive #flypd #dogs #rigging #freshlines @sdccore @performancedesigns @skydivechicago @sunpathproducts @cookiehelmets @verticalsuits @vigil_aad @lbaltimeters @gs.gear

😳 MatriX VFS Monday?!? 😳 This winter our goal is to become overall better fliers. And sometimes that means getting out of our MFS comfort zone. We got to spend some time this January with our mentors and friends from SDC Core. And we got to fly a lot of VFS with them. We are looking forward to more of this coming up again in March. A special thanks to iFly Colorado Springs for always being super welcoming every time we show up for some training. Definitely a top notch tunnel and staff. #verticalformantionskydiving #mixedformationskydiving #indoorskydiving @skydivechicago @cookiehelmets @Ibaltimeters @skydive_sebastian @verticalsuits @gs.gear @optionstudios

New gear for a new season!!! #skydive #vfs #valkyrie #2026 @performancedesigns @skydivechicago @sdccore @sunpathproducts @verticalsuits @cookiehelmets @lbaltimeters @vigil_aad @gs.gear

Had a blast ending the year at the Invasion Boogie down at Skydive Sebastian 🥳🎉🍾 Happy New Year!