# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rookiefest!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This is the Nationals for beginning skydivers! All rookie skydivers from any dropzone are welcome to participate in this 3-way scrambles style competition.

Teams change each round based on a random draw, but will always include one experienced ‘coach’ (members from SDC Rhythm XP, SDC Core, SDC MatriX and more!). Amazing prizes are awarded to the top three individuals.

The winner will take home a Rookiefest Trophy that will give the DZ bragging rights that they produce the best students!

We invite jumpers from all dropzones to participate. At the end of the first day join us for a brief seminar on topics that cover gear, canopy, exits, safety, competitive skydiving, formation skydiving and more! In the evening come to our famous Tiki bar to enjoy dinner and drinks.

This event is rain or shine!!

Rookie skydivers can participate in up to two Rookiefest Competitions, provided they meet either of these criteria:
-Less than 200 total jumps OR
-Less than 2 years in the sport as a Rookie

Save the Date!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/rookiefest/200029795229340
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
- **lat**: 41.40041
- **long**: -88.79054
- **full address**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rookiefest! being held?
  - **A:** Rookiefest! takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rookiefest!?
  - **A:** Rookiefest! is organized by Skydive Chicago.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Skydive Chicago's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Skydive Chicago a rating of 1.71/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Skydive Chicago has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rookiefest! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rookiefest! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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