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 © USA Ski Jumping 2010-12   Made with Xara  Site Design:  Kenneth J Anderson & Assoc