USASJ ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH LAGUNITAS BREWING
Sponsorship will extend through the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi
USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) and Lagunitas Brewing Co. have announced that the California-based
brewery will become the official malt beverage of USA Ski Jumping, beginning immediately and
continuing through the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The four-year, six figure
agreement gives Lagunitas the rights to domestic event presence, co-branded apparel and
product, and use of the USASJ logo in digital and social media outlets (click logo to visit website)
Lagunitas, a Sonoma County, CA brewery, is looking to expand into European markets in 2012
and will reach new territories with USASJ leveraging the widespread international popularity of
ski jumping. In addition to event presence, Lagunitas will craft a limited supply of a USASJ
licensed ale with a percentage of product sales going back to the organization to support the
quest for top international results. READ FULL STORY
THE 24 HOURS of FLIGHT WORLD DISTANCE CHALLENGE
Final tally ... over $22K raised, over 20km flown ... THANKS!
We hit our goal of $20K at the start of this event, and we finished above $22K.
But we will accept and appreciate donations of any amount, as we continue to
need funds to keep these outstanding athletes competing against the world’s best
When the event ended, our jumpers had flown well over 19 kilometers in total.
But the story didn’t end there ... USASJ’S Chris Lamb, training in Norway, flew
almost 500 meters, which brought our 24 hour total above 20 kilometers flown!
Thanks to all of you who supported this. It was aa wild scene out there with jumpers of
all ages and abilities jumping late into the night early Sunday morning! Miss out on your
chance to jump? You can still participate by making a donation ... CLICK HERE!
Final results, TWO formats:
Lagunitas Brewing
of Petaluma CA is
a proud sponsor of
the first annual 24
Hours of Flight!
They’re hitting the
Chicago market
with promotional
materials, and will
be at the event to
meet our fans!
Click logo to visit website!
Image 1: A young jumper lands after a flight on the 10 meter hill.
Action Shots During 24 Hours, Mostly on the Small Hills
(click any thumbnail to view that image in the large center frame)
Rex Bell photos
October 1-2, 2011
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Site Design: Kenneth J Anderson & Assoc
Image 2: Ski jumpers start young!
Image 3: This girl is waiting to get the flag telling her it’s OK to push off the bar and fly!
Image 4: Just ready to push off for a flight from the 10 meter jump.
Image 5: Nice inrun position ... this kid’s going to be good!
Image 6: This girl is in flight on the 10 meter hill ... air time!
Image 7: This one is NOT on a little hill ... this skier is in flight from the 75 meter jump.
Image 8: Little kids on the podium after the junior tournament ... part of the 24 Hours event.
Image 9: More proud young jumpers on the podium ... doesn’t get any better than this!
Image 10: The US Men’s Ski Jumping Team ... three Olympians, one of ‘em a two-timer, and
some of them will be competing for the USA in Sochi, Russia in 2014. Go USASJ!