# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 250 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We will build a 250 way over the skies of Skydive Chicago in August of 2025 and set a new Illinois state large formation record!

A little background information about the event: the current record was set by Roger Nelson in 1998 with a 246-way, and at the time it was a World Record as well as a State and National record. Our number to achieve will be 250 this will be the largest formation attempted since the 400-way in 2006. The record attempts will coincide with the next Vertical World Record Attempts - this will make for a very fun and busy event for all parties.

We have assembled an amazing Organizing team lead by Doug Barron, he will be joined by the following captains. 
Andrew Happick
Gorka Amian
Dan BC
Doug Forth
Larry Henderson
Milko Hodgkinson
Martial Ferre
Kirk Verner
Craig Girard
Christy Frikken
Louis French 
Perdro Ushizima

To be considered you need to have completed at least one 100+way formation and have positive recommendations from at least one of the captains listed. Over the next year the organizing team will hold events where you can qualify for this record attempt. 

We will be using SkyCru to manage registrations and event communications for this event. 

https://portal.skycru.com/allamericanbigways

We have links on our youtube page on how to create an account. 

SkyCru videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLczmis7lLaLfALyntkyzW7N4d0ScwreAW

If you have any questions please email allamericanbigways@gmail.com. 

Keep training!

Let’s GO BIG!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/the-250/200027008125453
- **Event Categories**: parties, workshops, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 507

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Skydive Chicago
- **lat**: 41.397775188239
- **long**: -88.792759515345
- **full address**: Skydive Chicago, 3221 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350-9416, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 250  being held?
  - **A:** The 250  takes place on Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm at Skydive Chicago, 3221 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350-9416, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 250 ?
  - **A:** The 250  is organized by All American Big Ways.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 250  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. With 500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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