U16/U18/U20 Nordic Combined & Ski Jumping

U16/U18/U20 Nordic Combined & Ski Jumping provides comprehensive training opportunities for highly motivated skiers who wish to pursue their fullest potential in Ski Jumping or Nordic Combined, consistent with the national ski jumping and nordic combined pipeline. A strong emphasis is placed on physical conditioning and improving technique as part of a progressive, annual training plan. Athletes train and compete on the HS75, HS100, and HS127 meter jumps.

Summer training is designed to complement the on-snow program and to expand upon previous skills and further develop the athletes’ physical potential for success in the competitive season. The summer schedule is also designed for athletes who have other interests or work during the summer months. Participants compete in regional, national, and in some cases, international competitions.

Requirements

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of the SSWSC U14 Jumping or Nordic Combined program or the equivalent.

• Required Equipment: Ski jumping gear, cross country skating equipment, roller skiing equipment (skate only), Mtn. bike & equipment, running/hiking shoes, heart rate monitor and watch, roller blades, and reflective vest or neon shirt.

• Passes: Purchase of a Howelsen Hill season pass is required (alpine pass for special jumpers and alpine and nordic pass for nordic combined). A Nordic Valley Pass is encouraged for nordic combined athletes.

• High School Schedule: Nordic combined athletes enrolled at SSHS should register for a Regular Schedule for both 1st and 2nd semester. Ski jumping athletes should register for a Partial Early Release 7|8 schedule for both 1st and 2nd semester. Boarding School option available through Steamboat Mountain School.

• Competition Information: Participants compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard regional, national and in some cases, international competitions.

• Licensing Requirements: A U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership is required to compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events and a FIS license may be required for national and international events.

Nordic Combined

Nordic Combined Schedule

Nordic Combined Spring/Summer Training:
May 12* - August 8 (13 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Monday & Thursday: 7:30-11 a.m. Aerobic (Nordic Combined only)
Monday & Thursday: 8:30-11 a.m. Agility/Plyometrics (Ski Jumpers only)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jumping
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Balance/Plyometrics (after jumping)

Afternoon Sessions:
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m. Strength
Monday & Friday: 4-5:30 p.m. Endurance/Technique (U16/18/U20 athletes only)

*Training prior to June 4 will take place from 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday if school is in session.

Nordic Combined Fall Training:
August 18 - November 7 (12 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Tuesday & Friday: 6:30-7:45 a.m. Strength

Afternoon Sessions:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4-6 p.m. Jumping
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-6 p.m. Aerobic

Nordic Combined Winter Training:
November 10 - March 20 ( 19 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Tuesday & Friday: 6:30-7:45 a.m. Strength

Afternoon Sessions:
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-6 p.m. Aerobic
Wednesday, Friday: 4-6 p.m. Jumping
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jumping & cross country

2025-2026 Nordic Combined Program Fee

2025-2026 Program Fee (Resident)*: $11,200
2025-2026 Program Fee (Non-Resident)*: $13,400
*Residents and non-residents are required to pay an additional $600 refundable work deposit.

• Scholarships: Resident athletes in competitive year-round programs are eligible for the application-based EZ Competitive Program Scholarship and Winter Program Fee Scholarship. Non-residents are not eligible for EZ Scholarships but may apply for the Winter Program Fee Scholarship. See the chart below for the EZ Competitive Program Scholarship levels. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

• Resident Requirements: To be eligible for the resident program fee, athletes must be full-time residents of Routt or Moffat County or full-time participants of SSWSC for two years or more. See the Member Handbook for full details on resident fees. Find the Residency Status Policy HERE.

• Payment Options: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. A 2% processing fee is applied to all credit card payments. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.

• Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.

Ski Jumping

Ski Jumping Schedule

Jumping Spring/Summer Training: May 12* - August 8 (13 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Monday & Thursday: 7:30-11 a.m. Aerobic (Nordic Combined only)
Monday & Thursday: 8:30-11 a.m. Agility/Plyometrics (Ski Jumpers only)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jumping
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Balance/Plyometrics (after jumping)

Afternoon Sessions:
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m. Strength
Monday & Friday: 4-5:30 p.m. Endurance/Technique (U16/18/U20 athletes only)

*Training prior to June 5 will take place from 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday if school is in session.

Jumping Fall Training:
August 18 - November 7 (12 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Tuesday & Friday: 6:30-7:45 a.m. Strength

Afternoon Sessions:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4-6 p.m. Jumping
Tuesday and Thursday: 2-4 p.m. Dryland

Jumping Winter Training: November 10 - March 20 ( 19 weeks)

Morning Sessions:
Tuesday and Friday: 6:30-7:45 a.m. Strength

Afternoon Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday: 2-4 p.m. Dryland
Wednesday, Friday: 4-6 p.m. Jumping
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-noon Jumping

2024-2025 Ski Jumping Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee (Resident)*: $10,300
2024-2025 Program Fee (Non-Resident)*: $12,300
*Residents and non-residents are required to pay an additional $600 refundable work deposit.

• Scholarships: Resident athletes in competitive year-round programs are eligible for the application-based EZ Competitive Program Scholarship and Winter Program Fee Scholarship. Non-residents are not eligible for EZ Scholarships but may apply for the Winter Program Fee Scholarship. See the chart below for the EZ Competitive Program Scholarship levels. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

• Resident Requirements: To be eligible for the resident program fee, athletes must be full-time residents of Routt or Moffat County or full-time participants of SSWSC for two years or more. See the Member Handbook for full details on resident fees. Find the Residency Status Policy HERE.

• Payment Options: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. A 2% processing fee is applied to all credit card payments. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.

• Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.

Questions?
Email Todd Wilson, Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Program Director

OR

Email Karl Denney, Head Coach - U16/U18/U20 Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined