SKI JUMPING

2007-08 NSAA’s Jumping program offers a “Learn to Fly” program

• WHEN: 6:30 to 8pm Tuesday and Thursday and 12 to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
• WHERE: Karle Eid Ski Jumping facility at Hillside Park
• CONTACT: Doug Taylor at 762-3150

Photos by Tobben Spurklund at JO's in 2004

Note from Coach Dan ~ December 30th, 2008 .................................................................................

Hey, we had wonderful weekend conditions for jumping.

Wyatt, Ryan, and Blake cracked out some really nice jumps on the 2M hill - and their Dad, Eric, even donned some boards for the first time and put one down hill. Later, he and Wyatt picked up some speed on the 18M landing hill for a fun slide. Wyatt's eyes were WIDE OPEN after that!

Jack Novak is making profound improvements to his jumping - he is definately moving in the right direction - has a pretty solid "V" and is really reaching down the hill on the 43M.

Jake Bassett came out on Sunday and demonstrated some real skills - both tapping into his "V" and in putting some jumps down around 12M. I'd say this is pretty great considering it is only his second day of the season!

John Novak is putting his time in on the 18M. We are always pleased to see John on the hills enjoying this great fun.

We've got the 43M in good shape, as well as the smaller jumps. Coach Doug built an awesome start for the 18M hill and it really showed in Jake's jumping today; Jake was able to quickly and assertively get into a good inrun position with that start.

The 64M hill has been rolled a couple times, but we'll still need snow before Trevor and others can start jumping.

Reminder, in order to jump the bigger hills (43M and 64M) there are skills requirements this year and jumpers must have the approval of the coaches before moving onto the hills.

Thanks to all those who have returned club gear to be stored at the club. As I mentioned, we are going to require that all club gear remain at the jumps - and if there is travelling (such as to JO's) then we will have a check out system.

Finally, for those of you who are interested in attending the JO's this year, there are skills requirements for that privilege... so, let's see you out at the jumps given that there are roughly two months to go before JOs! If you don't develop the skills you won't be able to go! I am confident that those who put the time and effort into training, and listening to the coaches will be able to go...

Coach Doug says that he will be at the hills Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm. Coach Dan will be at the hills on Tuesday at 12 to 4 pm. There will be lots of opportunity for jumping!

Of course, we will have jumping on Tues and Thurs evening (6:30 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday and Sunday Afternoon (12 pm to 4 pm).

Oh, for you Nordic Combined Athletes - Billy Demong took second this weekend in World Cup Nordic Combined!

Happy New Year!

Coach Dan