Canada's Premier Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Ski Club
Just like the Olympic Motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius", the Altius Nordic Ski Club strives for its athletes to be "Faster, Higher, Stronger".
The Nordic Ski Hoppers program is geared towards “FUN and FUNDAMENTALS”. Participants are exposed to a broad range of sports and activities and cross training, including each of the Nordic disciplines. A supportive and positive environment is provided for all participants, with an emphasis on participation.
The Altius focus highlights overall physical development, enhances healthy lifestyles and leadership abilities in each participant. It also provides the base and introduces an opportunity for long-term athlete development in the sports of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined skiing.
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EDDIE THE EAGLE JUMPS AGAIN IN CALGARY!
posted Mar 1, 2017, 2:26 PM
Photo Calgary Herald
This Sunday March 5th, Eddie will once again throw caution to the wind and launch himself off the ski jumps at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. At 11am on March 5th, the Altius Nordic Ski Club will introduce the next generation of ski jumping athletes to a global hero as Eddie straps on the jump skis to recreate the excitement of 1988 all over again.
Eddie will be jumping the small hills at the top of WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park. Viewing is open to the public and admission is free. The ski jumps are accessed from the top of Canada Olympic Park, parking is available. At 1:00 there will also be an opportunity for those between the ages of 8 and 12 to try ski jumping on the smaller ski jumping training hill. (Helmet and alpine skis required).
- 11:00 Ski Jumping parking lot opens (located top of Canada Olympic at the base of the ski jumping towers)
- 11:30-12:30, Watch Eddie Jump with the Calgary Altius Ski Jumpers
- 12:30-1:00, Photos and autographs with Eddie
- 1:00-2:30 Try Jumping