Ski+Jumping

**__ Ski Jumping __** History Canadian Ski Jumping Medals Sports' Techniques Required Equipement Team Canada Ski Jumping Olympic Events World's Olympic Ski Jumping Record

History

The [|history of ski jumping] first started in Morgedal, Norway. The first known ski jumper was a Norwegian lieutenant who jumped 9.5 meters into the air in front of other soldiers in 1809. As ski jumping was becoming more popular people were increasing their jumps and traveling longer. They were getting more and more into it that Sondre Norheim from Norway jumped, without pole, 30 meters. The record stood for 30 years. Although there were many people competing, the first proper competition was during 1862 in Trysil, but the first known competition was in Oslo in 1879. This event was moved to Holmenkollen in 1892 and has been there ever since.

Canadian Ski Jumping Medals

Canada has never won any ski jumping medals. For medal statisics of other countries, please visit this [|page.]

Sport's Techniques

Ski jumps are divided into the following sections: in-run, take off (jump), flight and landing. These different sections require different techniques. One of these techniques is the [|V-Style]. It is also known under the name of modern V-technique and it's a new version of the famous Daescher technique. The V-style is very simple. As you're jumping in the air, you have to put your skiis in a v shape and bend forward a little. There are also more techniques such as the Kongsberger technique, and Windisch technique. You can get more information at the following [|site].



Required Equipement


 * __ For ski jumping you need the following equipment: __**

- Skis made for ski jumping. These skis have free heel bindings and are about 252cm long. - Ski boots especially made for ski jumping. You will find that these boots are flexible, but firm, have a low cut in the front and are high-backed. - Good binding on your skis. - A ski jumping suit that fits your body well and is made of the same material entirely. - A helmet to protect your head. For more info on equipment needed, you can go to the following [|site.]




 * Note: There are no local ski jumping clubs in Rouyn Noranda, but there is alpine skiiing and cross country. The clubs are Kanasuta and Club de Ski de Fond Evain.

Team Canada
According to the [|CTV Vancouver 2010] website, three men will be competing. Stefan Read, Trevor Morrice and Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes are going to represent Canada during the Vancouver 2010.

**__Stefan Read__**



Stefan Read's birthplace is Edmonton, but his hometown is Calgary and he currently still lives there. He was born on May 7th 1987 and he began competing in 2001. He is 5'9'' and weighs 132lbs as well as being bilingual. He speaks french and english. Stefan's coach is Tadeusz Bafia and they train at the Altius Nordic Ski Club. Stefan's specialty is LH Individual, NH Individual, LH Team. Click [|here] for more information on Stefan Read.

Ski Jumping Olympic Events This year, the olympics events are occurring in Vancouver in the Whistler Olympic Park and are on the following dates:

- Febuary 12 2010 -  9:00  - Ski Jumping - NH Individual Trial Qualification - Febuary 12 2010 - 10:00  - Ski Jumping - NH Individual Qualification Round - Febuary 13 2010 - 8:30  - Ski Jumping - NH Individual Trial for Competition - Febuary 13 2010 - 9:45  - Ski Jumping - NH Individual 1st Round - Febuary 13 2010 -  10:45*  - Ski Jumping - NH Individual Final Round

For more information concerning date and times of olympic events, please visit this [|site] or this [|site.]



World's Olympic Ski Jumping Record

The world's olympic record was made by [|Bjørn Einar Romøren] who jumped 239 metres. Here is a quick video of his jump.

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