Consistently ranked in the top 10 over the last 3 years in the intermediate class, Elsinore Equinox has reinvented itself for the 2004 season. Rob and Kevin have added Don Mullenix and Steve Simar to the line-up with hopes of a top 3 finish at this year’s U.S. Nationals.

History:

2001 - Rob Cope (RC), Marti Cope (Point), Frank Weidler (Tail) and Kevin Thompson (FC). We competed at the Arizona Nationals with Tammi Rettig (RC) when Rob broke his arm falling off a bull dozer or something. We placed 11th in AA Division with a 10.00 average.

2002 - Rob Cope (RC), Marti Cope (Point), Chaz Wynn (Tail) and Kevin Thompson (FC). We competed at the Chicago Nationals and placed 9th with a 9.60 average.

2003 - Rob Cope (RC), Michael James (Point), Chaz Wynn (Tail) and Kevin Thompson (FC). We did not compete at Lake Wales Nationals
Forged when the world was young and man, bird and beast were one and death was but a dream...

OK... so we put this thing together just over 4 years ago... Rob and Kevin are still searching for the right amount of talent, chemistry and dedication to turn an every other weekend team into a Nationals contender. This year, the team comprises all these facets and more. With a solid commitment in May of 2004 from all four team members we hope to do very well at Perris in October.

This Year:

Don Mullenix brings years of skydiving experience and a hunger for a medal at Nationals to add to his already large collection. Steve Simar is young and ambitious and hopes to use Equinox as a stepping stone to greater things. Led by John Hamilton's watchful eye and years of coaching experience, this team has great expectations. The team as a whole hopes to gel as one… and with Nationals at Perris in both 2004 and 2005, we are looking at a long-term commitment to place in the top 3 in 2004 and to place #1 in 2005.

Current Line-up:
Kevin Thompson – Front Center, Rob Cope – Rear Center, Don Mullenix – Tail, Steve Simar – Point.