Nordic Ski/Jumping
Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined
Elite (K90/K120) Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Age Group: Based on ability
Program Info: This is a year-round program designed for ski jumping and cross-country skiing at the national and international level. Primary focus of this group is consistent training on large hills (K90 and K120) and having the ability to technically and confidently train on other large hills in the US and abroad. Training for both ski jumping and cross-country includes endurance, strength, speed, agility, power, balance, mobility and flexibility. Technique is an emphasis and on-going project. Goal setting and planning are a major part of this team. Athletes are required to keep a training log. Healthy learning through sport experience includes time management, sportsmanship, self-discipline and determination. Education includes nutrition and the mental aspects of sport. Equipment maintenance by the athlete is required. Competition goals should include North American Junior Championships, US Nationals/Junior Olympics, Junior World Championships, all SJ/ NC SuperTour events and New England and Mid-Atlantic XC Junior Olympic qualifiers.
Practice: Monday OFF from training Tuesday – Sunday (time varies depending on the time of year) (Nordic Combined athletes also see Competition XC team practice schedule)
Full Year: $2,340 (Sept – August / April OFF from group training), plus additional weekend race expenses
Fall/Winter: $1,570 (October – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: $1,515 (May – October)
Junior Olympic Team Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Age Group: Based on ability
Program Info: This is a year-round program for motivated athletes who are interested in making a commitment to ski jumping and cross-country ski racing. Fitness focus includes improving overall athletic ability through endurance, strength, speed, agility, balance, mobility and flexibility. Equipment maintenance by the athlete is required. Emphasis in this group is on the K48-K70 size ski jump with limited training on the larger hills when the athlete is technically prepared. Competition goals should include Junior Olympics, the Eastern circuit of Ski Jumping and the SuperTour events held on a K70.
Practice: Monday OFF from training Tuesday – Sunday (time varies depending on the time of year (Nordic Combined athletes also see Prep XC team practice schedule)
Full Year: $1,410
Winter: $945 (October – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: $690 (May – October)
Grasshoppers Ski Jumpers and Nordic Combiners Age Group: J5 – J3 (born in 1996-2000)
Program Info: This program encourages athletes to continue improving their ski skills through distance skis, ski drills, games and play on skis. All Grasshoppers will ski jump the K18 hill 2 days/week and cross-country ski 1 day/week. Practices focus on becoming a good athlete through endurance, strength, agility and balance. Athletes will also learn about equipment maintenance and waxing. The Grasshoppers will train regularly with the Trailblazers and Snowcats XC teams. ** Athletes must have skate skis and poles that are the correct size.
Program Dates: December 1 – March 21 Practice Times: Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR 4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening xc night race, typically starts in January) Wednesday 4:15-5:30 K18 ski jumping Friday 4:15-5:30 K18 ski jumping (practice location and time subject to change based on snow conditions)
Winter: $605 (December – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: Grasshopper training available
