Upcoming Tournaments/Events

 

February 3 -  Minneapolis K70  (5 Hills Tour #4) 

February 5/6 -  Westby, WI   K108  (5 Hills Tour #5)  Registration/Invite/Bio

February 6 -  Badger State Games - Iola

February 7 -  Iola, WI  Registration/Invite

February 13/14 -  Eau Claire, WI

February 20/21 -  Westby, WI

February 27/28 -  Itasca - Coleraine, MN  Masters Nationals

March 3-6 -  Steamboat Springs, CO JUNIOR OLYMPICS

 

 

Let Women Ski Jump in 2010!
Sign the petition: www.womensskijumpingusa.org

 

USSA Central Rosters

 

Junior Worlds

This years US Teams participating in the Junior World Championships for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined have been announced and Central Division is proudly represented by 3 skiers on the jumping teams. These athletes qualified based on their results in Trials held over New Years in Lake Placid, NY.
 
Ski Jumping, Men
Peter Frenette, Saranac Lake NY (New York Ski Educational Foundation)
Andrew Bliss, Lake Placid, NY (New York Ski Educational Foundation)
Cooper Dodds, Hanover NH (Ford Sayre Ski Club)
Will Schott, Black Earth WI (Blackhawk Ski Club)
Brian Wallace, Woodbury MN (St. Paul Ski Club)
Coach: Casey Colby (New York Ski Educational Foundation)

Ski Jumping, Women
Sarah Hendrickson, Park City, UT (Park City Nordic Ski Club)
Nina Lussi, Lake Placid, NY (New Club York Ski Educational Foundation)
Nita Englund, Florence WI (Kiwanis Ski Club)
Coach: Kjell Magnussen (Women's Ski Jumping USA)

These fine athletes will be competing in Hinterzarten, Germany January 27 - Jan 31.  Congratulations and Good Luck to Nita, Will and Brian! We know they will show their Central style and make us proud!
 

St. Paul Recap

Thank you to all Central skiers, their families, the Central judges and coaches for attending the John R Lyons Memorial Tournament on Sunday January 10.   Despite the chill in the air, everyone enjoyed the day's event with jumping on all 4 hills.  We had about 83 registered jumpers with some competing on more than one hill.  The tournament concluded with a long standing competition. 
 
Results and Photos can be found on our website:  www.stpaulskiclub.com
 
 
Kris Edlund
skijumpmom@msn.com
 

2009 Junior Olympic Recap - Anchorage, Alaska

Junior Olympics ~ Anchorage, Alaska

Special Jumping - Nordic Combined

March 4-7  2009

 

"Special" is the first word that comes to mind when reflecting upon last week's junior olympic events, held in Anchorage, Alaska. From the Opening Ceremonies where Mt. McKinley was clearly visible from 200 miles away, to the exciting cross-country races and jumping that concluded the week, it was a breathtaking and exciting week every step of the way.

 

Highlights from the Central jumpers and nordic combiners were wonderful events to be involved in. The Central Division exhibited camaraderie and sportmanship that made every parent proud; from moments of shared sadness to high-fives and hugs.

The competitors from Central Division are proud to announce the special jumping, gold medal winner and other Central finishers ~

 

1. Christian Friberg              

6. Brian Wallace           

9. A.J. Brown                     

11. Connor Jacobsen

12. Kevin Bickner

13. Tyler Hutchins

14. James Cady

15. Andre Denney

19. Tyler Baran

22. Casey Larson

27. Nick Mattoon

29. Trevor Edlund

32. Somer Schrock

 

Many Central skiers went out of their way to support our nordic combiners and some last minute athletes joined in the sprint race, many on borrowed or rented skis, thanks to AMH out of Anchorage.

Competitors:

    Christian Friberg, Tyler Hutchins, Andre Denney, Somer Schrock, Kevin Bickner, Brian Wallace, James Cady, Tyler Baran, Casey Larson, Nick Mattoon, and Trevor Edlund.

 

Team Jumping Competition produced second-place, silver medal winners ~ with a trip to the podium each receiving a medal.

2. Christian Friberg

2. Brian Wallace

2. AJ Brown

2. Connor Jacobsen
 

Central Team 2 missed bronze by one point, placing fourth over all in the team comp. We are very proud to announce:

4. Andre Denney

4. James Cady

4. Kevin Bickner

4. Tyler Hutchins

 

In 8th place we are happy to announce:

8. Trevor Edlund

8. Nick Mattoon

8. Casey Larson

8. Tyler Baran 

 

Long-standing Jumping Competition was a nail-biting fight to the finish, with the field of jumpers being cut in 1/2 to 16, then 8, then 4 and finally 2 jumpers.

In the field of 8 jumpers our four silver medal winners walked back up the stairs for another round, producing two final jumpers; Brian and Christian!! The first jump came out to a tie; both 69 meters!! After a huge hug between the two, they marched back up to compete once more ~ to give us the final gold medal, long distance jumper and second place finisher, both from St. Paul!

1.  Brian Wallace

2. Christian Friberg
4. AJ Brown

7. Connor Jacobsen 

 

Not to out-do the competition one bit, many jumpers and families were able to spy moose, bald eagles, and black bear. The mountain views were astonishing and of course, the ceremonial start to the Iditarod was an unforgettable finish to the week

 

2009 Central Division Junior Olympic Team Announced

MEN

AJ Brown - Norge Special Jumping

Brian Wallace - St. Paul Special Jumping

Trevor Edlund - St. Paul Special Jumping

Christian Friberg - St. Paul Special Jumping

Connor Jacobson - Norge Special Jumping

Andre Denney - Itasca Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

James Cady - Iola Special Jumping

Tyler Hutchins - Itasca Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Kevin Bickner - Norge Special Jumping

Tyler Baran - Tri-Norse Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Ben Loomis - EauClaire Special Jumping

Casey Larson- Norge Special Jumping

Nick Mattoon - EauClaire Special Jumping

Somer Schrock - Itasca Nordic Combined

 

Blackhawk Recap

Blackhawk had a fantastic day for their annual winter tournament.  35F,
bright sun, a westerly breeze and plenty of snow on the ground.  New hill
records on the 60m and 30m jumps.  A combined x-c race on the groomed and
difficult Blackhawk trails provided an additional opportunity for Central
kids to compete.  Approximately 60 kids from as far away as Itasca enjoyed a
day of great day of highly skilled competition, food and fun.

A big thanks of course to all the parents, coaches and officials.
Ski-jumping is an individual sport but without the teamwork of all those
involved it simply wouldn't happen.  The Blackhawk family is proud to be a
part of it all and thanks all who came.
 

2008 Central Award Winners

Congratulations to the following winners of the  USSA Central Division 2008 Skier Awards.  The voting took place at the Spring Panel meeting.

Skier of the Year - Johnny Lyons

Theresea Altobelli Award for Central Female Skier - Karin Friberg

John R Lyons Award for Best Overall Junior Jumper - Adam Loomis

Best NC Male - Daniel Englund

Best NC Female - Nita Englund

Art Knudsen Award for Most Improved Junior Male Skier - Trevor Edlund

Milt Aasen Award for Most Improved Junior Female Skier - Michaela Arneson

 

MEN

Adam Loomis—Eau Claire Flying Eagles Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Nick Nalbach—Tri-Norse Special Jumping

Brian Wallace—St. Paul Special Jumping

Connor Jacobsen—Norge Special Jumping

A.J, Brown—Norge Special Jumping

Tyler Hutchins-Itasca Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Christian Friberg—St. Paul Special Jumping

Andre Denney—Itasca Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Tyler Baran—Tri-Norse Nordic Combined and Special Jumping

Trevor Edlund—St. Paul Special Jumping

Kyle Rodgers—Itasca Special Jumping

Philip Millimaki—Ishpeming Special Jumping

James Cady—Iola Special Jumping

 

 

Article on lack of Women's ski jumping in the Olympics

There is an interesting article in the New York Times by Maureen Dowd

re: lack of Women's ski jumping in the Olympics.  Click on link below to read:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/22/sports/othersports/22ski.html?ref=sport

 

Masters in Hiterzarten, Germany

Tom Ricchio and Darcy Oligney.......

Ski Jumping Coach Inducted Into Masters Hall Of Fame

Click Here for a Great Article on Brady Emerson by Tom Ricchio

 

Club Invites

Below is a checklist and example format for your club invite to your upcoming tourney.  This form should help you include everything that needs to be on there.    We are hoping to standardize these invites so that everyone can access info they need quickly and easily.

 

These invites should be sent out about 2 weeks prior to the tournament.  Any changes or cancellations need to be sent to me by the Thursday evening before your tournament.   If possible, invites should be sent as a PDF file attachment and a brief cover note with club contact info and dates clearly stated.  Please contact me with questions.

Click Here for Example

 

~ Karyl Loomis