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The 2010-2011 season
has already begun. We’ll
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moving stories to the
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Isn’t Ski Jumping
Awfully Dangerous?
The PERCEPTION is
that ski jumping is an
extremely dangerious.
sport. The reality is far
different ... learn more!
** READ ARTICLE
How Do People
Start Ski Jumping?
Nobody just picks up a
pair of skis and gives it
a try. Not on big hills,
anyway. Ski jumpers
start young, on very
small jumps, and learn
incrementally, moving
gradually to larger
jumps as their skill and
confidence develops.
Here’s a short video
from a junior jumping
event in St Paul MN.
** CURRENT VIDEO
The following video was
an “MGM Newsreel”
feature in about 1950.
** HISTORIC VIDEO
When Do People
Hang Up Their
Jumping Skis?
The answer to this one
is quite simple ... when
they want to! Once a
jumper is 30 years of
age or older, he or she
becomes eligible to
participate in “Masters”
competition. Jumpers
age 30-39 are class M1,
40-49 M2, 50-59 M3, 60-
69 M4, 70-79 M5, etc.
Currently, the oldest
active Masters jumper in
the US is Don West, of
Plattsburgh NY, a retired
college professor. He’s
an M5 jumper (in his
seventies), and in
recent years he has
competed in Masters
World Championships
in Europe.
Another active Masters
jumper is Tom Ricchio,
a semi-retired corporate
jet pilot, who is also the
coach of the junior
program in Iola WI; he
jumps in class M4. Tom
has also competed in
the Masters World
Championships.
** READ ARTICLE
about Tom, and his
recent participation in
the 2010 US Masters
Nat’l Championships in
Coleraine MN.
For those who enjoy ski
jumping, it can be a
lifetime sport. Some like
to continue competing,
others become coaches
or volunteers.
If you live anywere near
one of the clubs listed on
our Regional Clubs page,
make an effort to see
some live ski jumping,
and if you’re inclined to
give it a try, talk to one of
the coaches. Although
most jumpers start very
young, there are adults
who would like to try it,
and they’re welcome, if
they’re willing to “start
small” and work their way
on up, just like kids do.
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Coming Up ... Summer Jumping
Johnson 7th, Hendrickson 9th in German LCOC Aug 21
Sarah remains atop season standings: Fri 8/20 Sat 8/21 standings
Alissa Johnson blasted into the top ten in the second day of Ladies’ Continental Cup
competition in Oberwiesenthal GER. Teammate Sarah Hendrickson finished 9th.
In a repeat of yesterday’s top two positions, Austria’s Jacqueline Siefriedsberger was
the winner, with France’s Coline Mattel 2nd. Abby Hughes placed 23rd, and Avery
Ardovino just missed the cut to the final round at 31st. Hendrickson retains her
position atop the standings with 249 points, Japan’s Sara Takanashi holds down
the 2nd spot with 220 points after finishing 5th today.
On Friday, the sixteen year old Hendrickson scored her third straight podium, finishing
in third place behind Siefriedsberger (in her first competition of the season). Second
was Mattel, who had the longest flight of the day at 98 meters. Takanashi finished
fourth, which kept her second in the standings, behind Hendrickson. Johnson cracked
the top twenty at 19th, while Hughes finished 28th and Ardovino placed 36th.
Sarah Hendrickson 1st & 3rd in LCOC Season Opener
Hughes 2nd/5th, Johnson 13th/8th ... results: Sat 8/14 Sun 8/15 article
They’re baaaaack! Abby Hughes of the VISA US Women’s Ski Jumping Team finished
one point behind Germany’s Jenna Mohr at Bischofsgrun GER in the first event of the
2010-2011 Ladies’ Continental Cup (LCOC) season. Taking the third spot on the
podium was 16 year old Sarah Hendrickson, who was the US Ski Association’s Skier
of the Year last season. Alissa Johnson placed 13th and Avery Ardovino 23rd.
On Sunday, Hendrickson stood atop the podium, a half-point ahead of Japan’s Sara
Takanashi, who edged Germany’s Anna Haefele by one tenth of a point. Hughes
finished 5th, with Johnson moving into the top ten at 8th and Ardovino placed 26th.
After two rounds, Hendrickson leads the standings with 160 points. Hughes and
Takanashi are tied for 2nd at 125, and Johnson is 10th with 52 points. The next stop
on the LCOC circuit is Oberwiesenthal GER Aug 20-21.
USA Ski Jumping Introduces Online Accessories Shop
First logo products available ... visit website at www.usaskijumping.org
There’s a new online shop with logo apparel and accessories
on the USASJ website! Although there are a limited number
of products available immediately, additional selections will be
added in the near future. They’ve also added a “Giving” page
for folks who are interested in supporting this new program. To
shop, visit their website via link above or by clicking the logo at
right. When you get there, click the “Accessories” link in the navigation bar.
Peter Frenette & Lindsey Van Sweep 2011 Nationals
Youngest Olympian and Women’s World Champion score two wins each
Complete results: K90 Fri 7/30 K120 Sun 8/01
The 2011 US 90 meter championships were held Friday July 30 at Utah Olympic Park
in Park City UT. Peter Frenette, the youngest member of last year’s Olympic squad,
edged a pair of fellow Olympians to stand atop the podium. Brett Camerota, a silver
medalist in team Nordic Combined at Vancouver, placed 2nd. Anders Johnson, a two-
time Olympic jumper, finished 3rd.
Lindsey Van, the reigning FIS Women’s World Champion, returned from a year off to
take her 14th US championship, edging Sarah Hendrickson and Abby Hughes.
On Sunday Aug 1, the large-hill national championships were held on the K120 hill.
The men’s podium was a repeat of Friday’s ... Frenette, Camerota, Johnson. Among
the women, Van stood atop the podium to claim her 15th national title. She was
followed by Jessica Jerome and Sarah Hendrickson.
New USA Ski Jumping Organization Debuts at Park City
Press conference held July 30 ... visit website at www.usaskijumping.org
There’s exciting news regarding ski jumping in the USA!!! A new organization was
formally announced on July 30 at a press conference in Park City. One of the first
things the group has addressed is the return of ski jumping to the college scene, and
they’re committed to rebuilding the base and increasing participation at the amateur
and recreational level. At the other end of the spectrum, US Ski Jumping will take over
the men’s elite program, formerly known as “Project X.” The group behind this effort
includes many former US Ski Team athletes, and they’ve been working closely with
USSA and the US Ski Team to ensure that USASJ will complement USSA’s mission.
Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Returning to Colleges
Will be on the competition schedule for the 2011 season
The US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Board of Directors met
recently in Park City, and approved the addition of ski jumping and Nordic combined
competition to their program for 2011. These sports have been absent from the
college scene for more than two decades. It’ll now be much easier for US athletes to
remain active in these sports while pursuing their education ... SkiChannel article
FIS to Introduce Women’s World Cup in 2011-12 Season
Once again, FIS recommends inclusion in Olympics ... this time for 2014
Decision announced at 47th FIS Congress in Antalya Turkey, recognizes success of
the Ladies’ Continental Cup circuit, gives women a top-level series. Read more about
it and follow other US women’s ski jumping news at www.wsjusa.com
Sarah Hendrickson Named USSA Jumper of the Year
Stellar season earns youngest US female athlete a major honor!
Standing on the podium at the Junior World Championships was a huge thrill for fifteen
year old Sarah Hendrickson; no American jumper had ever done that at any previous
JWC. That, plus a long string of top ten finishes in the premier women’s international
ski jumping series, the Ladies’ Continental Cup (LCOC), where she placed 6th overall,
earned her the Ski Jumper of the Year Award from the USSA (United States Ski
and Snowboard Association). Sarah is a powerful jumper despite her diminutive size;
her personal best distance is 142 meters on the Olympic jump at Lillehammer NOR.
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