Springer Tourney & US Large Hill Ski Jumping/NoCo Championships: July 27-Aug. 1

17th Annual North American Jindro Mayer Springer Tournee

US Large Hill Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Championships

(Press release)

GENERAL INFO:

The 17th Annual Springer Tournee will be only 1 event on each ski jump up to the HS-100, in which top Junior and Senior Ski Jumpers and Nordic Combined athletes from all over North America compete. After the events on each hill, an overall winner is crowned the Jindro Mayer Springer Tournee Champion for each hill & U class for Ski jumping and Nordic Combined.

Overall awards 1-3 in each U class, and Nordic Combined will be given out. Awards will take place Saturday evening following the events in Soldier Hollow, Utah.

COMPETITION FORMAT:

The Nordic Combined events will consist of one jumping event, and one cross-country running event U12 and younger and roller skiing for U14/16/18/20. The Nordic Combined events will be Gundersen start format, (U20- Open events will be run like a FIS event only using the 1st jump)

REGISTRATION:

Please pre-register using the official registration document included with the invitation. An athlete is only allowed to enter a MAXIMUM OF 2 HILLS, PLUS ONE NORDIC COMBINED EVENT. Send registration forms to AAlborn@uolf.org and please only one entry form per division!! National teams will be separate.

If you have trouble opening the registration form electronically, please contact AAlborn@uolf.org for a fax or hard copy. Please be sure to fill out all appropriate info.

(*A valid U.S.S.A. membership is required For the US Championships only)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Monday, JULY 20th 5pm. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY Alan BY THIS DEADLINE TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY INTO THE EVENT!

WAIVERS:

All participants will be required to have a Utah Olympic Park Waiver as well as a Soldier Hollow waiver if competing in the Nordic Combined running/roller skiing races. You can find the waivers by going to the links here:

http://utaholympiclegacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UOP-Waiver-FY16.pdf http://soldierhollow.com/sites/default/files/attachments/releaseform.pdf

All checks need to be made out to the Utah Olympic Park.

Other Questions Contact Alan Alborn

Email: AAlborn@uolf.org

Phone: 435.513.0987

REGISTRATION FEES:

Springer Tournee All HILLS (HS-15 – HS-100) $155.00 for all events and food on Saturday + Ropes course. (Hill Fees included for the week)

Springer Tournee & US Championships (HS-70 –HS-134) $235.00 (Hill Fees included for the week)

US Championships Only (HS-134 SJ) $80.00
The HS-134 US Championship event is separate from the Springer Tournee.
HS – 134 SJ (Hill Fees not included for the whole week, only official training and competition)

Awards Dinner (Saturday Aug 1st)

We will have food on site for the Awards from 6-8PM on Saturday Aug 1st in Soldier Hollow.

TRAINING FEE: UOP Hill use fees/lift fees are included in the entry fee. Training requests need to be sent to mterwillegar@uolf.org and days outside of the Springer Tournee week fees are $15 Small Hills and $25 Large Hills. Season pass is $110. (HS-134 only entries, hill fees are included in entry for Friday & Saturday only)

WAXING/CHANGING FACILITIES:

Each team will be provided the appropriate changing areas/waxing facilities. Please check with the PCNSC office to find out where your team’s facilities are located when you arrive. Please respect other teams’ spaces and utilize only your teams’ facility for waxing and changing.

HOUSING/TRAVEL:

Each team is responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Below are several numbers for possible housing.

(*UOP Partner)

*Best Western Landmark Inn: Kimball Junction/ right at the bottom of Utah Olympic Park; 800.548.8824

Hampton Inn and Suites: Landmark drive/right at the bottom of Utah Olympic Park; 435.645.0900
Marriott Hotels: Several locations in Park City; 800.228.9290
Reservation Center-Park City: Condo rentals, etc… 800.255.6451
Ptarmigan property rentals: Susan Shay (Condos); 435-645-7466

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) is a former FasterSkier editor and roving reporter who never really lost touch with the nordic scene. A freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom of two, she lives in northeastern New York and enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. She shares her passion for sports and recreation as the co-founder of "Ride On! Mountain Bike Trail Guide" and a sales and content contributor at Curated.com. When she's not skiing or chasing her kids around, Alex assists authors as a production and marketing coordinator for iPub Global Connection.