About WSJ USA

Women’s Ski Jumping USA is a 501c3 non-profit organization incorporated in Park City, Utah. Created in 2003 to operationally support U.S. women nordic ski jumpers, WSJ USA also promotes the sport for women internationally by interacting with National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) and the International Ski Federation (FIS).

WSJ USA financially supports the VISA U.S. Women's Ski Jumping Team and fosters development level athletes throughout the United States. The foundation pays for international travel, equipment, training and coaching costs. WSJ USA has been the principle organizer for women’s ski jumping competitions in the U.S., coordinating FIS Continental Cup competitions annually since 2004.

It is a primary goal of Women’s Ski Jumping USA to have women nordic ski jumpers worldwide recognized for their accomplishments and be allowed to compete in the Olympic Winter Games. Currently ski jumping is the only winter sport in the Games that excludes women.

Deedee CorradiniSupport for Women’s Ski Jumping USA comes from corporate sponsors, grants, and private donations. WSJ USA is operated primarily by volunteers. The current President of Women’s Ski Jumping USA is Deedee Corradini, former mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah. See Corradini bio.

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab for more information on the history of women's ski jumping and the fight to be included in the Winter Olympic Games.

Fundraising

Lindsey Van's World Championship skis during auction.WSJ USA, along with the athletes, their parents and friends, put on several fund raisers throughout the year. In August of 2009, the foundation hosted more than 200 people for a gala event and auction at the famed Huntsman Estate in Deer Valley. Special guests were former NBA Jazz great Mark Eaton and movie and TV actor (and Park City resident) Treat Williams. A highlight of the evening was when jumper Lindsey Van auctioned off the skis she used to win the first ever gold medal at a World Championships for women. They went for $6,000. In a show of true heart, the generous buyer of the skis gave them back to Lindsey.

In November 2009, an intimate fall dinner and wine tasting took place at Chez Betty Restaurant in Park City with wine provided by Cline Cellars of Sonoma, Calif. And throughout the summer, the athletes can be seen at the Park Silly Market on Sundays and at other events sharing information about their sport and their dreams to be Olympians.