Norge Ski Training Center (NSTC) New Family Info Packet 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove, IL 60021; (847) 970-0431; email: nstcnews@sbcglobal.net Welcome to the exciting world of ski jumping! It is a year-round sport that goes all the way to the Olympics. Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers go down a take-off ramp, jump, and attempt to fly as far as possible. Judges award points for distance and technique, often referred to as style points. NORGE TRAINING FACILITY Hills Norge has five hills; a 5 meter, 10 meter, 25 meter, 46 meter, and 70 meter. Beginners start on the 5 meter and progress individually as they become more skilled. Clubhouse / Training Room The lower level of the main clubhouse is a locker and training room. There is a bathroom for changing clothes. This is where skiers meet weekly. Parking Please park across the street from the main entrance from the facility in the lot. History We are the oldest, continuously open ski club in the United States. The club was started in 1905! Check out our website for more interesting facts and photos. Volunteer Organization with paid coaches Norge is a volunteer organization and help is appreciated by parents so that our club can be as successful as possible! The tournaments and occasional fundraising are the main sources of revenue. Governing Body (NSTC) The NSTC is under the Norge Senior Club; there is a Board of Directors that meet monthly. Notifications of meetings are sent via email to all families. Norge is a member of the Central Division of the USA Ski Jumping Association. http://www.centralskijumping.com/ http://www.usaskijumping.org/ Two yearly tournaments held at Norge the Autumn Tournament is held around the end of September and the Winter Tournament toward the end of January. As a member of NSTC, these tournaments are no cost to our skiers. Even USA SKI JUMPING CENTRAL DIVISION TEAMS
beginners are welcome to participate and show their newly developing talents. Occasional training camps are also held at Norge and are available to our skiers at no charge. PARTICIPATING IN THE NORGE SKI TRAINING CLUB LEARN TO FLY Norge offers a year round Learn to Fly program that is free to try out. EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO START JUMPING Norge provides loaner equipment to beginning athletes. The first day, it will take a few minutes to get equipment fitted. This consists of a special ski jumping suit, skis, ski boots, and a helmet. Once an athlete decides to continue, they will be issued a locker and lock. COACHING There are beginner, apprentice and advanced jumpers. The practice sessions and due structure vary accordingly. WEATHER CONDITIONS Skiers jump in all weather except pouring rain and extreme, dangerous cold or icy conditions. If practice is cancelled, an email will typically go out as soon as that is determined. If the weather turns bad during practice, dryland training will usually take place in training center. These sessions are valuable teaching opportunities. WEEKLY PRACTICE SESSIONS Typical beginner schedule is Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The evening begins by stretching as a group. Usually coach led; if the coach is busy, athletes are expected to stretch on their own. See stretching guide poster on wall; ask others for advice or see what they are doing and follow their example. TYPICAL PROGRESSION This varies by athlete. Beginners start on the 5m; then 10m, then 25... An average jumper might take a year or more to get to the 25; coaches determine advancement. SEASONAL SESSIONS There are two sessions yearly: the Fall/Winter session that begins in September and lasts through February. Jumping takes place on plastic until a short break is taken to convert the hill for snow jumping. A Spring/Summer session begins after the hill can be converted back to the plastic surfaces and takes place June through August. CENTRAL DIVISION TOURNAMENTS NORGE TOURNAMENTS Norge hosts two yearly tournaments; an Autumn Tournament during October and a Winter Tournament in January. (see info on previous page) TRAVEL TOURNAMENTS The Central Division sponsors a number of winter tournaments throughout the Central Midwest region. During these tournaments, jumpers accrue points at each competition they jump in. Some of these events are qualifiers for the Junior Nationals, which is held towards the end of the winter competition season. ENTRY FEES & LODGING Travel is completely optional and at the skiers own expense. Tournaments require entry fees (typically $10-30). Local hotels usually offer a tournament discount. Norge tries to have a coach at every tournament we have athletes jumping at.
Newer skiers are welcome to participate in tournaments the experience of jumping on different hills with other skiers is valuable and exciting! A competition list is determined and posted before the Fall session. This will also list the size hills that will be judged. Ask a coach or parent for further explanations and advice if you would like to know more. EQUIPMENT NECESSARY for SKI JUMPING LOANER EQUIPMENT Provided by Norge upon start Note: athlete should come prepared with snowpants & winter jacket to be used at their initial lessons. Ski Jumping Suit: These suits keep athletes warm and help them fly! Underneath a Heat Gear type shirt and shorts are typically worn. Washing the suit: Every few sessions, or as necessary, you will want to take your suit home and wash it. Hand washing in tub or a delicate cycle in your washer, with a gentle detergent and fabric softener should also be fine. Air dry or use a gentle cycle. If you hang it to air dry, it could take up to 48 hours to dry completely. Helmet: A properly fitted full-shield ski race helmet Boots: High backed, flexible, special ski jumping boots Bindings: Special ski jumping bindings Skis: Jumping skis are manufactured especially for use on ski jumping hills and can be used on plastic ATHLETE PROVIDES Gloves: Gloves are highly recommended so that hands are not injured upon falling. Baseball batting gloves are fine; thin sports or work/garden gloves also work. Goggles: Eye protection is recommended but optional for beginners regular ski goggles are used Water Bottles: Staying hydrated is essential! Wax for Skis: Wax is sold in a variety of forms online or at ski shops Waxing is important because it protects the skis. Some athletes wax every session; it should be done at least every couple of sessions. Norge has a workbench set up with a waxing iron and basic tools. Ask a coach or parent to teach you how to wax your skis for the first time and for product recommendations. Suggestions for locker: Extra dry socks, extra gloves, foot powder, extra shoelaces, hair ponytail holders for girls, wax for waxing skis, small tool kit, granola bars, extra water ADDITIONAL REFERENCES NORGE: http://www.norgeskiclub.com/ HISTORY: http://www.olympic.org/ski-jumping-equipment-and-history WOMEN S / FLY GIRLS: http://www.wsjusa.com/fly-girls/
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Waxing your skis not only improves performance but it also protects the bases and makes your skis last longer. Waxing should be done often! Norge has two waxing tables in the clubhouse available at all times. The first time, ask a coach to help with waxing and give a demonstration. Also ask about the proper wax to purchase for the future this varies by season and conditions. BASIC WAXING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Always work the ski from the tip to the tail never in the reverse direction. Tip: Wear gloves to protect your hands from the ski edges. 2. Brush out the ski base using a stainless steel brush. 3. Melt correct wax for the current conditions. 4. Drip wax from iron on ski from tip to tail. 5. Allow the ski to cool to room temperature before scraping. 6. Remove wax from grooves with groove tool. 7. Scrape with a plastic scraper. 8. Brush out with the stainless nylon brush repeat as necessary for a smooth finish. You can follow this with a horsehair brush and/or a nylon polishing brush. 9. You are ready to ski! Please clean up after yourself Thanks! Summer & Winter Waxing is different snow and plastic require different products! ASK A COACH FOR A WAXING DEMONSTRATION There are also many video resources on line such as this: http://www.nordicskiersports.com/basic-hot-wax-tutorial.html