Mission Statement
This website is devoted to the rich heritage
of the sport of ski jumping in the USA,
beginning with the first recorded tournament in
1887 at Red Wing MN and continuing through the
present and into the future. It incorporates
the American Ski Jumping Hall of Fame.
2008 ASJ Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
On March 26, 2008 the Executive Board approved a list of inductees to the American Ski
Jumping Hall of Fame. These individuals were recommended by the Selection Committee,
based on competitive achievements and/or significant contributions to the sport of ski
jumping, and their names are now posted on our Hall of Fame page. Congratulations to all!
Last year's inductees included jumpers already recognized by the National Ski Hall of Fame
in Ishpeming MI. They were officially inducted at a ceremony in Red Wing MN, where the
first recorded US tournament was held in 1887, and where there's an attractive permanent
historical display about ski jumping at the St James Hotel.
These two large classes of inductees form the foundation of an ongoing effort to recognize
and perpetuate awareness of those who have achieved much, and contributed much, from the
early days of ski jumping in America right up to the present.
There are tentative plans for another induction ceremony in Red Wing this fall, and we'll
post details as they take shape. Realizing that there may be people who might like to
attend such an event closer to home, it may be possible for clubs in various parts of the
country to organize an event of some sort to honor athletes from their region(s).
Inaugural Festivities - June 17, 2007
On June 17, 2007, in conjunction with the 150th anniversary celebration in the city of Red Wing,
a permanent diorama depicting the 1928 National Championships, which were held at Charlson
Hill, was unveiled at the
St James Hotel.
Also, the first group of inductees into the
virtual American Ski Jumping Hall of Fame were announced (there's a link
to our Hall of Fame page above). The following slide show contains pictures from this event.
Jerry Borgen, Chairman, jerryborgen@charter.net
Please come back for news about our efforts!
For information about this organization or website, contact:
Ken Anderson, webmaster@skijumpingusa.com
For current info about US Ski Jumping, see
SkiJumpingUSA.com
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