Outside Magazine Interview with Ski Jumper

Worth the time...quite interesting

US Ski Jumpers Profile

Lake Placid Results-February 23rd

Local, SWSA jumpers Chris (J3) and Caleb (J4) did a nice job at the Olympic hills in Lake Placid, NY.  Both got extra practice with Coach Larry and found inspiration with the big towers looming in the background of the 20k jump.

Results Norwegian Open

Skimeister-Mudfest-SWSA Representin'

 Caleb and Charlie-alpine racers

Caleb and "Blogger"-xcountry racers

25k jump photos to come, hopefully!

LOC Mudfest results  Team SWSA does well!  See you next season NH!

Bluebird skies, 60-plus nordic nuts, end of season "go for it" attitude, great hosts, cool vibe!

SWSA Volunteers Rule! Before and After Photos

The BLIZZARD of '13 Did Not Stop SWSA!

Before=7am Saturday Morning

After=1pm Saturday Afternoon

Jumpfest Results for Saturday Small Hills

for complete results and photos (from the junior jumping too!)
www.skijumpeast.com
click on the "What's New" tab

Salisbury, CT Junior Jumps

K20 Hill

Saturday February 9. 2013

Satre Hill

J5 Class:   Name    Score   Club
1st Basil Shillingford  24  SWSA
2nd Ella Rydinsword  22  SWSA
3rd Otto Steinmetz  21  SWSA
4th Digby Shillingford  16.5  SWSA

J4 Class:
1st Caleb Gilbert  44.5  SWSA
2nd Orrin Rydingsword  39.5  SWSA
3rd Noah King  24.5  AOC
4th Cora Rydingsword  18.5  SWSA

J2 Class:
1st Slava Browning  49  SWSA

K30 Hill

J4 Class:  Name   Score   Club

1st Landon Livreri   163.5   NYSEF

2nd Matthew White   137  NYSEF

Open Class:

1st Becket Ledger  168   NYSEF

2nd Trent White  148.5   NYSEF

3rd  AJ King  141  AOC

In House SWSA Meet, 1/26/13 RESULTS

Hill conditions-ideal for distance
Temperature 21 degrees F
Wind 10-15 NE
Attitude-excellent!

Thanks to Coach Ken, Judge Digby, Official Holly

Competition scored on distance alone-overall best 2 of 3 jumps after two practice rounds:

J6:
Ella Rydingsword 8 meters (total for best 2 jumps)
Digby Shillinforth 6.5 meters

J5:
Otto Steinmetz 8.5 meters

J4:
Cora Rydingsword 8.5 meters
Basil Shillingforth 9.5 meters
Daniel Buonono 23.5 meters
Caleb Gilbert 27 meters

J3:
Talia Crowley...great practice jumps!
Orrin Rydingsword 18 meters

J2:
Charlie Sheehan 28.5 meters

Big Weekend for Nordic Kids, JUMPFEST TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Results (and photos) to come for:

Saturday 1/26, 20k jumping SWSA event...10 local jumpers in action, J6-J2

Sunday 1/27, 18k and 30k jumping and nordic combined AOC event...1 Team SWSA member made the trip

Stay Tuned for the Jumpfest Schedule, February 8-10.

For the Nordic Kids, the highlights usually include:

Saturday morning jumping on the 20k and 30k (time TBD, usually 9am)
Joining the BIG crowd Saturday afternoon to watch the incredible action on the 70k
Saturday evening awards dinner (5:30ish) at the Lakeville Firehouse...SO MUCH FUN!
Saturday night Snow Ball and Eastern Ski Jumping Fundraising Auction (bring your checkbook parents)