Back in 2003, the Furies entered their first season of competition with wide eyes, knowing very little about competitive skydiving and even less about four-way, but determined to have fun. The year was a surprising success for the girls, as they continually placed first in their class in the Midwest Skydiving League's monthly meets, winning gold medals for the season and accruing prizes and accolades at competitions across the region. Looking ahead and considering another season, the Furies found themselves facing new obstacles despite their new sense of focus. One team member's new baby, another's lingering back injury, and the departure of their videographer left the team with many uncertainties, not to mention a new pool of formations to learn for their new class of competition. At the same time, they found new inspiration upon hearing that two new rookie four-way teams would be forming at Skydive Chicago, including one made up entirely of girls. With this encouraging reminder of their mission, the Furies dove into 2004 determined to continue the momentum of their first promising year.

Despite tough circumstances, the team posted another impressive season in 2004, earning a second gold medal and increasing recognition and support from their colleagues. The two new Skydive Chicago teams made considerable strides as well, maintaining very close competition between each other in the top ranks of their class, and helping the Furies and Skydive Chicago reinvigorate competitive skydiving in the Midwest. On noticing a dramatic increase in the number of competing teams in the region since 2002, Alan Butt, Meet Director for the Midwest Skydiving League, remarked, "it is gratifying to see interest in four-way competition taking root at these great drop zones." This resurgence in formation skydiving, along with incredible encouragement from their peers and mentors, reaffirmed the Furies' mission and gave them confidence to seek help in achieving higher goals in the future.

2005

The 2005 season really began for the Furies in the fall of 2004, as they realized they were ready to pursue more ambitious goals. Wanting to try for their first Nation competition, they spent the cold Chicago autumn in planning mode, calling on each girl's various talents to form a clear set of common goals, write up a thorough plan to achieve those goals, and seek out help among their friends and colleagues. All of this advance planning turned out to be the girls' best asset in 2005, with the legwork done ahead of time, they were free to "just jump" during training days. While there were still growing pains along the way, it was a fun and successful year, and the Furies met or exceeded every goal they set out to achieve.

Even more exciting than their scores was the notice they received from professionals and other skydivers along the way. Comments ranged from "you are really breaking the mold," to "What? You're beating us? But you're.... a bunch of chicks!" Also what seemed notable to others in the sport is the bond of friendship that Lisa, Gosia, Shannon and Sarah have formed. The girls have been told, "the hardest thing about four-way is keeping four people together long enough to build your skills.: Though the years of building a team and working through difficulties together, the Furies have formed a bond like no other team, drawn together not only by their love of the sport and their common goals, but also by their dedication to and love for each other.