Since 1926, Minneapolis Ski Jumping Club has been teaching kids to fly.
We have a group of talented coaches to help skiers learn the fundamentals of jumping and safely progress from one size hill to the next.
The Mpls Ski Club is the perfect place to try ski jumping for the first time or hone your skills at Olympic-caliber facilities.
Ski Jumping Program
Recreational Jumping
Our starter jumps are modernized from top to bottom featuring safe, modern flight profiles, safety fencing systems, convenient stairs and pathways, plus efficient LED stadium lighting.
We offer regular weekly class schedules for those interested in learning to fly. Our local recreation program accommodates those who have goals to someday try to fly off the large hill, or kids and adults who want to participate in a fun sport to get outside, or even those who just want to check a new activity off their bucket list!
Our class offerings include sport-specific skis and equipment plus an experienced and well-trained coaching staff to help every skier learn the basics and have some fun.
Winter and Summer Jumping
Yes, you can jump without snow! Starter jumps have been fully outfitted with a surface that enables ski jumping practice and competitions in the summer months as well! Ditch the cold weather gear – just add water and our padded landing surface is ready to ski! The club is currently working toward adding a similar year-round surface to the large hill.
Spectator Events
Thousands of spectators flock to the Mpls Ski Club facility every year to watch ski jumpers from all around compete in large scale tournaments. Follow us on social media to learn about the next event!
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Open to people 5 years and older, Learn to Fly class sessions start with equipment fitting. A short introductory video will show the basics of ski jumping in the chalet as other skiers get prepared.
Next, we warm up on flat ground working on ski jumping positions and playing ski games and drills. This is a great chance to get used to these massive ski jumping skis!
As skiers perfect their form on the flat, we progress to the first slope without a built-in jump, kind of like a bunny hill.
By the end of the class, capable skiers will move over and test out our smallest jump which we call “the 8 meter” where skiers could fly as far as 30 feet!
Register
Daily Rate: $50.00 -
8 and 18 Meter Jumping
This team has reserved equipment. Each session starts with warm ups including ski games and drills on flat ground. Once skiers are warmed up and stretched out, the team heads out to the 8 or 18 meter jumps to get expert advice from one of our coaches.
Daily Rate: $40.00
8-Meter Winter Membership: $180.00 -
18 & 28 Meter Programs
This team has reserved equipment and the jumpers are really starting to experience the thrill of flight! Each session begins with warm-ups, stretching and sport-specific dry-land training with our coaches.
Skiers then get suited up and ski “the 28 meter.” This team gets more technical training from our coaches and does a video review session once a week. Skiers can safely fly nearly 100’ at this level!
Daily Rate: $40.00
18 Meter Winter Pass: $200.00
28 Meter Winter Pass: $220.00 -
120 minute classes
This team has reserved club equipment and may start buying their own equipment as desired.
These skiers are starting to outgrow our 28 meter jump locally. They will ski at our facility 1 day a week, then 1-2 days per week travel to Woodbury to ski the 46 meter jump made available by the Saint Paul Ski Club.
Skiers on this team will begin to regularly travel independently to weekend competitions throughout the Midwest throughout the winter months!
Daily Rate: $40.00
Winter Pass: $240.00 -
180 minute classes
Our top team of 70 meter skiers consist of elite ski jumpers who train 3 days a week on our largest ski jump that stands as a monument along the Twin Cities skyline.
Our large hill attracts the best jumpers from 100+ miles on a daily basis to improve their technique. These skiers travel on the weekends competing at National or International level events. Our program has a legacy of producing many US Ski Team athletes, coaches and Olympians.
Maybe you could you be the next Minneapolis Ski Club jumper on the U.S. Olympic Team!
Daily Rate: $40.00
Winter Pass: $400.00
Competitive Travel Program
The largest hill is widely regarded as one of the best hills for its size around the world. Skiers have the ability to fly nearly 300’ from our monument ski jump.
The competitive program has a rich legacy of helping aspiring athletes pursue their Olympic dreams. Our recreational team has roots in learning proper technique that enables the ideal progression from novice to elite jumper.
8 & 18 Meter Jump Team
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, 10:30am-12:00noon
28 Meter Jump Team
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, 10:30am-12:00noon
Large Hill Prep Team
Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm
70 Meter Jump Team
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7-9pm: w/Coach Broz
All Teams
Encouraged to head to the St. Paul Ski Club on Friday nights for weekly club competitions on all their jumps. Show up early for practice, competitions start at 7pm.
Frequency and attendance of classes is at your discretion. See what options work for your schedule and let your coach know.
Weekly Lessons Schedule
Important Dates
December 24th: CLOSED
December 31st: CLOSED
December 13th @ 7pm: New Parent Orientation
January 6th: Club competition @ home
February 3rd: FlyFest
More to come!
2023-2024 Winter Season
FAQs
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Winter Season is typically Early December thru mid-March. All Practice Sessions are Weather
Permitting! All updates will be communicated thru the app/email. Sessions will be
rescheduled/postponed for the following:
• When air temps are below 0 Degrees Fahrenheit or during any Windchill Warning/Watch
(-25 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Air Temps above 40 Degrees Fahrenheit
• Fresh daily Snowfall exceeding 4"
• Coach illness or absence subject to sub availability
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What to Wear
It’s an outdoor sport – check the forecast and dress accordingly! Dress as if you’re going sledding!
Snow pants / Jacket / Gloves or mittens
Helmets are required. If you do not have one we have a limited supply on hand you may use.
Goggles are not required.
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Each of our class sessions start with equipment fitting. A short introductory video will play showing the basics of ski jumping in the chalet as other skiers get prepared.
Next we warm up on flat ground working on ski jumping positions and playing ski games/drills. This is a great chance to get used to these massive ski jumping skis! As skiers perfect their form on the flat, we progress to the first slope without a built-in jump, kind of like a bunny hill. By the end of the class, capable skiers will move over and tesout our smallest jump which we call “the 8 meter” where skiers could fly as far as 30 feet! -
Skiers must be 5 years old to sign up.