Ski jumpers are amazing! Evel Knievel has nothing on them for thrill nor distance!
5 meters (the distance the youngest jumpers go) is 16.5 feet=the distance from the foul line to the basket in basketball.
10 meters (the distance a strong, young jumper goes off of the 20k at SWSA) is 33 feet=FIRST DOWN!
15 meters (the distance experienced, young jumpers go) is 50 feet=longer than a coach bus
and so on...
65 meters (about the farthest jumpers go off the 70k at Satre Hill-SWSA) is 213 feet=MUCH further than Mr. Knievel's best motorcycle jump ever (130 feet, estimated by this blogger).
These athletes are strong and skilled!
SWSA Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Team Blog
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Local Jumpers in Action
Saturday January 21, 2013-Lebanon Outing Club, NH
Caleb and Charlie travelled north to New Hampshire on a beautiful January weekend to test their skills against the LOC and AOC jumpers. Team SWSA did quite well in event on the 25 meter jump. This was the first competition of the winter and Charlie's first day with new, sweet gear! Caleb finished first in the J4 division with 84 total points and a long jump of 14.5 meters. Charlie finished fourth in the J2 division with 85.5 total points and a long jump of 18 meters.
Both boys and a crew of others (Chris and Orrin) spent Sunday with Coach Mark tuning up for upcoming events. Progress and fun all around!
You can find Team SWSA Saturday the 26th at 1pm at Satre Hill in the first home competition. On Sunday the Team heads to Andover, NH for jumps on the k18 and k30 in the morning. There is a nordic combined competition in the afternoon (first lung buster of the young 2013 campaign).
The Alpine Jumpers will show their stuff all weekend at the hill...great people and great fun.
Jumpfest, here we come!!!
Both boys and a crew of others (Chris and Orrin) spent Sunday with Coach Mark tuning up for upcoming events. Progress and fun all around!
You can find Team SWSA Saturday the 26th at 1pm at Satre Hill in the first home competition. On Sunday the Team heads to Andover, NH for jumps on the k18 and k30 in the morning. There is a nordic combined competition in the afternoon (first lung buster of the young 2013 campaign).
The Alpine Jumpers will show their stuff all weekend at the hill...great people and great fun.
Jumpfest, here we come!!!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Winter Jump Practices and Events
Looking good at Satre Hill! Another top notch day with Coach Ken and Coach Mark.
Contact Coach Ken will be setting practice times for the weekends.
Home jumping events on the 20 meter hill are scheduled for January 26 and February 9 (Jumpfest Weekend).
Full listing of events can be found at the Ski Jump East website,
Friday, December 28, 2012
Q: How Do You Eat An Elephant?
A: One bite at a time!
SWSA needs volunteers! There is always work to be done getting the hill and facilities prepped for jump camp, competitions and special events.
Become a member today and help us all have a great winter. Follow the link below!
www.jumpfest.org
SWSA needs volunteers! There is always work to be done getting the hill and facilities prepped for jump camp, competitions and special events.
Become a member today and help us all have a great winter. Follow the link below!
www.jumpfest.org
"20 Seconds of Insane Courage"
Report from Jump Camp, Day 1
More than 25 jumpers were at Satre Hill on Friday, December 28. The hill was perfect and the jumpers were enthusiastic. After a morning of jumping, the athletes were treated to a pasta lunch. Carbo-loaded, they went back to the 20 meter with Coach Ken for an afternoon of learning.
Parents were on hand to pick up the wobbly legged, hungry, proud kids who spent the day earning their runs.
What other athletes help prepare their "playing" surface? A great tradition.
Well done all! See you Saturday! This is just the start of a great season ahead!
More than 25 jumpers were at Satre Hill on Friday, December 28. The hill was perfect and the jumpers were enthusiastic. After a morning of jumping, the athletes were treated to a pasta lunch. Carbo-loaded, they went back to the 20 meter with Coach Ken for an afternoon of learning.
Parents were on hand to pick up the wobbly legged, hungry, proud kids who spent the day earning their runs.
What other athletes help prepare their "playing" surface? A great tradition.
Well done all! See you Saturday! This is just the start of a great season ahead!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The History of Ski Jumping-A Narrative
A really interesting website...a narrative history of ski jumping by ski jumpers.
Friday, December 7, 2012
JUMP CAMP 2012-Get your jump on!
Salisbury Winter Sports Association
Invites you to join us and learn to Ski Jump
SKI JUMP CAMP DEC. 28 & 29 2012
No experience is necessary
Who:Boys and Girls Ages 7 and older
When: Friday and Saturday, December 28 &29 2012
Time: 9 AM-3 PM
Where: Satre Hill, Indian Cave Road, Salisbury CT
Cost:$40 per skier, for both days, includes lunch and T-shirt
At camp skiers will learn the basics of Ski
Jumping: Safety and Control.
They practice on the smallest hill
If jumpers enjoy the camp, they have
the opportunity to join our club and
Team SWSA.
Throughout the winter there are practices to prepare for fun tournaments
To pre-register or for more
information contact
Ken Barker at 860-806-0471or
kennethsbarker@gmail.com
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