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2012 U.S. Junior Nationals (J-II) Park City, Utah, Mar 7-10, 2012 See Results of 2011 event 2012 No. American (J-I & OJ) Championships Calgary, Alberta, CAN, Dec 30, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012 See  results of 2011 event  on Ishpeming Ski Club web site.

 

Junior National requirements for Eastern team

What are Junior National’s?

Junior National’s, previously known as Junior Olympics, is an annual, end of the year national championship competition. The Junior Nationals rotate year by year through host sites in the five USSA divisions throughout the country where ski jumping is active (East, Central, Rocky Mt, Inter-Mt, Alaska). The best juniors from around the country meet for a week to test their skills against one another in both individual and team Jumping and Nordic Combined events.

There are only two classes for these competitions, if you are age 12 to 15 years of age (as of December 31st of the current snow season), you will be competing in the Junior 2 class. If you are 16-17 you will be placed in the Junior 1 class.

The Junior Nationals program will include one individual ski jumping competition, one individual nordic combined competition, one team ski jumping competition, one team nordic combined competition, and then a fun competition like a target jump or long standing jump.

Junior National’s are held on hill sizes ranging in the K50-K70.

How do I get invited to Junior Nationals?

• Must come to Lake Placid and attend summer camps;
• After coming to summer camps you will be invited on summer trips to the mid-west and west for national competitions;
• Must be active in keeping up with program and be in contact with Junior National coaches;
• Must have a current USSA membership;
• Will be asked to join in on trips in the winter to travel to Junior National qualifiers;
• Must be able to be competitive on K50-K70 hills;
• If you qualify for Junior Nationals, and you wish to participate in the competition, you will be asked to fill out a Letter of Intent, a Medical Release Authorization, and asked to provide a deposit (amount to be determined each year by the Eastern Junior Committee).

• You can read them in standard web form below with fancy graphics omitted.
• You can download the official documents in as .pdf files which you can print, fill out, and return by mail to Evan Bliss.
• Alternatively, you can simply select the text in the border below, copy it and paste it into your word processor window (eg, MS-Word) and work with that copy.

Here are links to download the documents in .pdf versions (These are dated 2005-06 but use them anyway. They give return address to Marianne Fairall but you should send them to Evan Bliss instead.):

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

We suggest that you look through the documents here, then either transfer by copy & paste to your word processor, or download the .pdf documents, fill them out and send them in.

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

LETTER OF INTENT -- US JUNIOR NATIONALS 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 TO: Evan Bliss ORDA Olympic Ski Jumps 52 Ski Jump Lane Lake Placid NY 12946

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 ______________________________