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2006 Junior Olympics (J-II) Hosted by the Lebanon Outing Club. Storrs Hill, Lebanon, NH, Mar 2-5, 2006 [See Results of 2005 event on SSWSC web site] 2006 North Americans (J-I) Park City, UT, Mar. 8-11, 2006 [ See results of 2005 event ]

If you qualify for JO and wish to participate, you also need to fill out and submit the Travel Contract.

On this page, we offer these four documents, each in two different forms:

• You can read them in standard web form below is a distillation with fancy graphics omitted.
• You can download the official documents in four .pdf files which you can print, fill out, and return by mail.

Here are links to download the four documents in MS_Word version:

[ Invitation ]      [ Letter of Intent ]      [ Medical Release ]      [ Travel Contract ]

We suggest that you look through the documents here, then download the .pdf documents, fill them out and send them in.

Here is our condensed version of the invitation letter: [ Get .pdf version ]

November 2005 RE: 2006 Junior Olympics, Lebanon & Hanover, NH Dear Prospective Junior Olympians (and Mom & Dad): We enthusiastically invite you to try out for the 2006 Eastern Junior Olympic Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined team! This year, the Eastern Division will be hosting this national event -- we hope you will join your Eastern teammates and participate in the best JO's ever. You may do so if: You are 15 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2005; You hold a current USSA competitor membership by February 2006; You abide by the USSA Code of Conduct at all times; You compete in at least four JO qualifying competitions; You compete in the two K64 JO qualifiers in Salisbury, CT Feb. 11 & 12; You submit the Letter of Intent, a $150 deposit and a Medical Release Authorization no later than January 8, 2006. Point totals will be maintained on prospective Junior Olympians and will be used during the final selection process. Consideration for a position on the team will also be given to athletes who demonstrate a high level of commitment, a good attitude during training and the desire for advancement. Final discretion for appointing the team is held by the Junior Olympic coaching staff and the Eastern Junior Committee. The dates of all qualifying events will be printed in the early winter issue of New Heights. The Eastern web site, skijumpeast.com is another good source for up-to-date information. If you plan to try out for the JO team, the attached Letter of Intent, a $150 deposit payable to the Jr Olympic Team, and the completed Medical Release Authorization (remember the copy of your health insurance card) need to be returned to a Junior Committee member by January 8, 2006. The deposit will be applied to the overall cost of the trip if you make the team. If you do not, your deposit will be returned. Please be aware that deposits will be forfeited if you make the team and then quit or are removed for cause. The 2006 Junior Olympics will be held in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The team will stay at the Fireside Inn & Suites along with the other teams. Arrival wil be mid-afternoon on Tuesday, February 28 and we will stay for four nights. The cost of the trip, which will cover lodging, meals, competition fees, team gear, lift fees, banquet and ground transportation, will be $600 to $800. This will be due prior to travel on February 21. Every effort will be made to reduce this cost as much as possible. Parents, your support is greatly appreciated and attendance at JO’s is encouraged. With the Eastern Division hosting this year's event, volunteer help will also be needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Dan Brown, Volunteer Coordinator for JO's, at dan.brown@netzero.net During the Salisbury weekend events, we plan to run a Silent Auction. If a JO parent is able to coordinate this, we will use the proceeds to reduce the total cost of the trip. If you (mom or dad) would like to coordinate this event or help, please contact Marianne. Many other fund raising activities are possible; please speak with Marianne about your ideas. We hope this letter has answered all your questions and will encourage you to consider trying out for the 2006 Junior Olympic Team. The Junior Olympics is the highlight of the winter season; let’s go for the GOLD! Please feel comfortable contacting Eastern Division coach Larry Stone; Eastern NC coach Matt Cook; Chairman of Eastern Jr. Committee Jim Carter; Team leader Marianne Fairall, or your coach if you have any questions. See you on the hills! Sincerely, The Eastern Junior Committee The 2006 JUNIOR OLYMPIC EASTERN TEAM will be announced in Salisbury, CT, at the church following the jumping events Sunday, February 12, 2006

Here is our simple version of the Letter of Intent: [ Get .pdf version ]

LETTER OF INTENT -- 2006 US JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAM EASTERN SKI JUMPING AND NORDIC COMBINED (Please print) Competitor's Name _______________________________________ Date of Birth _____________________ USSA Number & Expiration Date _________________________________ Special Jumper ___ or Nordic Combined ___ Address _____________________________________________________            ______________________________________________________ Telephone        ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Preferred e-mail ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________ We have read and understand the guidelines for qualifying for the EASTERN JUNIOR OLYMPIC SKI JUMPING AND NORDIC COMBINED TEAM. We understand that this Letter of Intent and payment of the $150 deposit does not qualify my child for the Eastern team but merely expresses a desire to be considered. We also understand that our deposit will be returned if our child does not make the team or can not attend due to injury. We understand that the deposit will be forfeited if our child makes the team and then quits or is asked to leave for cause. Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________Date_______________ ____ Will attend if qualifies. Please find enclosed the Medical Release Authorization and a check for $150 payable to Eastern Junior Olympics. ___ Will not attend, even if qualifies. Circle the correct size: Jacket: Adult XS S M L Shirt: Youth M L XL Adult XS S M L PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION BY January 8, 2006 to: Mrs. Marianne Fairall 153 Old College Road Andover, NH 03216

Here is what the Medical Release looks like: [ Get .pdf version ]

Eastern Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined RELEASE AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION Athlete 1: _______________________ Date of Birth: _______________________ Athlete 2: _______________________ Date of Birth: _______________________ Regular Doctor: _______________________ Phone: _______________________ Health Insurance Plan: _______________________________________________ Member ID & Group #: ____________________________________________ Telephone: __________________ Subscriber: __________________________ Parents/Guardian: _______________________ ________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________ ________________________   _______________________ ________________________ Phone - Home: _______________________ ________________________ Work: _______________________ ________________________ Cell: _______________________ ________________________ Is there a neighbor or relative to contact if you cannot be reached? Name: ________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________ I hereby authorize any first aid, medication, medical treatment, hospitalization or surgery deemed necessary in case of emergency. I also authorize the attending coach(es), team leader(s), or assistants to execute on my behalf any permission forms and other appropriate medical documents on my behalf if I am not immediately available to do so. I understand that I am responsible for any charges incurred for medical treatment and I am also aware that payment may be due at the time of service. X___________________________________ Parent/Guardian's Signature ________________________ Date PLEASE list any known allergies, medical conditions or medications for each child: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ PLEASE ATTACH a COPY of the FRONT & BACK of the INSURANCE CARD

Here is the Travel Contract: [ Get .pdf version ]

TRAVEL CONTRACT FOR EASTERN SKI JUMPING AND NORDIC COMBINED ATHLETES Experience has shown that setting clear expectations regarding personal conduct on training and competition trips saves painful difficulties later. Athletes and parents don’t always understand the degree to which misconduct on the part of an athlete can disrupt coaching and training for all concerned and turn an exciting opportunity into a negative event. Section 2, item 1 of the USSA Code of Conduct (Appendix B in the 2004 USSA Comp Guide) states: USSA members shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical well being of others, and courtesy and good manners. Specifically, swearing and excessive displays of frustration are unacceptable on Eastern trips and may lead to removal from specific practices and/or competitions for a period of one or two such sessions. A cluster of such behaviors will lead to the athlete being sent home early. Section 2, item 2 of the USSA Code of Conduct deals with illegal drugs and alcohol. Specifically, using alcohol or drugs on an Eastern trip will lead to involved ESJ&NC athletes immediately returning home with the athletes’ families incurring any additional expense. Any unacceptable behavior deemed unbecoming of an Eastern Competitor may lead to immediate dismissal. The signing of this contract indicates the athlete’s willingness to abide by the USSA Code of Conduct and to follow the dictates of team leaders and coaches. Athlete’s Signature ______________________________ A parent’s signature indicates their support of the spirit and particulars of the contract and their willingness to pay additional expenses for an athlete to be sent home early for irresponsible behavior as outlined above. Parent’s Signature ______________________________

 Dates   Day     Location & event    Jump  NC

Jan. 08, Sun.	Andover   NH  K-38    ..   NC

Jan. 21, Sat.	Lebanon   NH  K-48    Jp
Jan. 22, Sun.	Hanover   NH  K-30         NC

Feb. 04, Sat.	Lake Placid   K-48    Jp   NC

Feb. 11, Sat.	Salisbury CT  K-64    Jp   NC?
Feb. 12, Sun.	Salisbury CT  K-64    Jp   ..

? If LOC or SWSA run XC, they will be counted