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Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined

Every kid dreams about flying through the air.  The NSAA Ski Jumping program makes those dreams come true.  Our certified coaches teach skiers how to execute jumps safely while enjoying the thrill and exhilaration of the flight.

The facility has four jumps for all abilities: 10 meter, 20 meter, 40 meter, and the big daddy 65-meter. Recent upgrades to the Karl Eid Jumping Complex now allow Alaska’s ski jumpers to train and compete year-round.

In the summer, NSAA jumps use a combination of water, steel tracks and a special plastic grass surface to simulate slippery snow and allow for year-round ski jumping.

In the winter, our newly installed snow making system helps extend the jumping season.

NSAA offers programs for young skiers ages 5 and up. Check out our programs below!

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Program

Description

Special jumping

Our special jumping programs are geared towards athletes that want to specialize in ski jumping. Athletes will work on and off the ski jumping hill to develop all the skills to be the best possible ski jumper they can be. Athletes that are enrolled in special jumping, but do their nordic training through other programs can still enter in our nordic combined competitions.

Nordic combined

Our nordic combined program is for athletes that want to ski jump and also cross country ski/run. Athletes will do all of the ski jumping training, but will also spend time building endurance through cross country skiing, running, and biking.

Nordic combined groups need a minimum of 3 athletes in or to run the program. If this threshold is not met we will issue you a refund.

Cubs – Ages 5 – 7

Cubs ski jumping is a very light introduction to the sport. This program starts in mid January and runs until the beginning of March. All skiers will use downhill ski gear, which must be provided by the families. Skiers will start on the landing hill and progress to the smallest jump, the 10 meter. Skiers should be able to ski down Hilltop Ski Area without help from parents or instructors.

U10 – U12 Ages 6 – 11 (DOB 2011-2016)

U10-U12 ski jumping and nordic combined is focused on having fun and developing fundamental skiing skills. Skiers will start out on the landing hill with their alpine ski gear. After mastering the landing hill skiers will move on to our smallest ski jump. Here skiers will continue to work on fundamental skiing skills. If their abilities progress enough, they will transfer over to ski jumping gear. Primary focus is having fun, developing ski skills, and learning about ski jumping/nordic combined. Skiers are highly encouraged to participate in other sports outside of ski jumping and nordic combined. Competitions should be viewed as a fun experience to gain competition skills.

U14 – Ages 12 -13 (DOB 2009-2010)

U14 ski jumping and nordic combined is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers. The focus of this program is to improve upon already developed ski jumping skills. Skiers will learn about structured training programs through a fun environment. Skiers will jump on the 20, 40, and 65-meter ski jumps. This program will develop athletes on and off the hill focusing on dryland training and technique training on the ski jump. Skiers are highly encouraged to attend local competitions and consider traveling outside of Alaska for Regional competitions. Skiers progress will be tracked through an introduction to training logs. Skiers are still encouraged to participate in other sports.

U16-U20 – Ages 14 – 19 (DOB 2003-2008)

U16-U20 ski jumping and nordic combined is designed for advanced skiers. Training plans will be made to fully develop and fine tune ski jumping and cross-country skills. There will be a strong emphasis on physical development off the ski jump. Skiers will track their training through training logs which will be reviewed by the coaching staff. Most training will be done on the 65-meter ski jump. Travel outside of Alaska training camps, and competitions is highly encouraged.

Schedule & Fees

U10 – U12 – Ages 5 – 9 (DOB 2011-2016)

Ski jumping practice times: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:45 PM. Wednesday 4:30-6:16 PM. Options for 2 or 3 days a week.

  • $480, $70 equipment rental –1 Jump session/week + Nordic Combined
  • $560, $70 equipment rental – 2 Jump sessions/week
  • $715, $70 equipment rental – 3 Jump session/week

Nordic combined-Add on: 5:30-6:30 PM Friday

  • $200, $70 equipment rental 

U14 – Ages 12 -13 (DOB 2009-2010)

Ski jumping practice times: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Sunday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Dryland Wednesday 6:00-7:30PM. Options for 3 or 4 days a week.

  • $770, $70 equipment rental – 3 Jumps sessions + 1 dryland session/week
  • $935, $70 equipment rental – 4 Jump sessions/week + 1 dryland session/week

Nordic combined-Add on: Friday from 4-5:30 PM & Sunday 12:30-2:00PM

  • $315, $70 equipment rental

U16-U20 – Ages 14 – 19 (DOB 2003-2008)

Ski jumping practice times: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:30PM. Sunday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Dryland Wednesday 6:00-7:30PM.

  • $990, $70 equipment rental – 4 Jump sessions + 1 dryland session/week + Training plan/log

Nordic combined- Add on: Friday from 4-5:30 PM & Sunday 12:30-2:00PM

  • $315, $70 equipment rental
Equipment

Ski jumping gear can be rented from the club. 40 & 65 meter ski jumpers are highly encouraged to purchase their own ski jumping gear.

Note: Equipment rental is for jumpers using club jump gear. If you have already purchased your own gear or you are using alpine gear you do not need to pay this fee.

New ski jumpers of any age must provide their own alpine (downhill) skis, boots and helmet. Once they “graduate” to jumping equipment, a rental fee of $40 must be paid. ALL JUMPERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HELMETS!

Registration

A current NSAA membership is required in order to register for the Ski Jumping Program.

  1. If you need to renew your membership for the 2022-23 season, please click here before trying to register for Ski Jumping.
  2. Not a member yet? Join Here.
  3. Registration for the Ski Jumping Winter program is open.
  4. Log into your account then select ‘Upcoming Events’ from the portal pages on the left.
  5. Select the practice that you want to register for.

Parent Resources

Calendar

Click on the age group calendar buttons below to add this Google Calendar to your personal calendars. Calendars will be updated by the Coach with specific meeting details, please review these prior to each practice.

Winter 2022-23 Calendar-pdf

U10-U12 Practice Calendar

U14 Practice Calendar

U16-U20 Practice Calendar

Manual

Parent Manual – pdf

Contacts

Ski Jumping coaches are few and far between. That’s why we’re lucky to have two USSA Certified coaches.

Coach Zak Hammill

Zak Hammill has been with NSAA’s Ski Jumping program for 6 years. Zak came to us from Ishpeming, Michigan, where he was the head ski jump coach. He was also a Central Division coach. Zak started ski jumping in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and moved on to train and compete at the highest levels in the USA and Europe. Zak received his degree from the Outdoor Studies program at Alaska Pacific University.

Coach Natasha Hammill

Natasha Hammill is NSAA’s small hill ski jumping coach. She has been coaching for NSAA for 5 years. Natasha joined us from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where she was a part of a ski jumping dynasty. Her three siblings, Nick, Nathan and Natalia, all ski jumped at various levels. Natasha began jumping when she was 5 years old. She earned her degree in Sustainability Studies from Alaska Pacific University.

PROGRAM CONTACTS:

Registration: NSAA Office program@anchoragenordicski.com

Program Director: Zak Hammill akskijump@gmail.com 907-802-1282

Chair: Karen Compton kcompton@gci.net

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