Snowflake Ski Jump facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snowflake Ski Jump |
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| Location | Timber Coulee Westby, Wisconsin United States |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Renovated | 1999 |
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| K–point | 106 m |
| Hill size | 118 m |
| Hill record | Fredrik Bjerkeengen 130.0 m |
The Snowflake Ski Jump is a famous place for ski jumping in Westby, Wisconsin, United States. It's located in a beautiful area called Timber Coulee. Every year since 1961, a big ski jumping competition happens here! This jump is one of the biggest in North America. It's called a 'large hill' because of its special measurement, the K-spot, which is 106 meters. The longest jump ever made here was 130.0 meters. A skier from Norway named Fredrik Bjerkeengen set this record on February 10, 2008.
Exciting Ski Jumping Competitions
The Snowflake Ski Jump has hosted many important ski jumping events. These include international competitions like the FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup. It has also hosted national events for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association.
In 2009 and 2010, the hill hosted special SuperTour events. Then, in February 2011, it was chosen for the fourth competition of the new five-hill US Cup series.
Besides the big national and international events, Snowflake also holds yearly junior ski jumping competitions. These events take place on smaller hills right next to the main large jump. These smaller hills are perfect for younger skiers, with K-spots of 10, 20, 40, and 65 meters.
The Snowflake Ski and Golf Club Story
The club that runs the Snowflake Ski Jump started way back in 1922. It was first called the Westby Ski Club. All the people who run the club are volunteers! They held their very first ski jumping tournament in 1923, near a place called Bloomingdale, Wisconsin.
After a few successful tournaments, the club changed its name in 1925 to the Snowflake Ski Club. They used a few different hills over the years. But in 1960, they built the bigger, more modern jump that skiers use today. The first competition on this current jump happened in January 1961.
To help pay for the yearly ski jumping tournament, the club built a nine-hole golf course. It's pretty unique! They even say it's "The Only Ski Jump in the World with a 9-hole Golf Course at Its Base."
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