\u201cWhat makes World Skydiving Day so special is that anyone anywhere can be part of it and help attempt a world record for the most reported skydives in a single day,\u201d said USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold. \u201cThis is an opportunity to join a global celebration of the sport and be part of something truly unforgettable. We look forward to uniting skydivers across continents to break participation records and celebrate the sport in unison.\u201d<\/p> On the second annual World Skydiving Day in 2025, 26,718 skydives were completed and officially reported across the globe. Skydivers around the world also made formations in the shape of the number two in the sky to celebrate the second annual event.<\/p> World Skydiving Day participants can jump at one of hundreds of skydiving centers across the world. Those interested can visit USPA\u2019s locations page<\/a> to find a nearby drop zone. Owners of skydiving centers who want to participate can fill out this form<\/a>.<\/p> To be counted in the 2026 World Skydiving Day record, participants must submit proof of their skydive at worldskydivingday.com\/getcounted<\/a>. Skydivers can jump as many times as they want, with each jump counting toward the record. Those who take part can order a personalized certificate commemorating their role in this historic event.<\/p> To stay up to date with the latest World Skydiving Day news and announcements, visit worldskydivingday.com<\/a>, USPA\u2019s website<\/a> or follow the hashtag #WorldSkydivingDay on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p> About USPA<\/b><\/p> Founded in 1946, the United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to the promotion of safe skydiving nationwide, establishing strict safety standards, training policies and programs at more than 200 USPA-affiliated skydiving schools and centers throughout the United States. Each year, USPA\u2019s 41,000-plus members and hundreds of thousands of first-timers make roughly 3.65 million jumps in the U.S. USPA represents skydivers before all levels of government, the public and the aviation industry and sanctions national skydiving competitions and records. For more information on making a first jump or to find a skydiving center near you, visit uspa.org<\/a> <\/b>or call 1.800.371.USPA.<\/p> *If you\u2019re a journalist or influencer interested in taking a tandem skydive, please reach out to Kyle.<\/i><\/p>![](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706443187\/en\/2844662\/22\/WSD_Logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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