Harris Hill Ski Jump, Inc. is a 501C-3 non-profit organization. In 2008, the hill was completely re-built to comply with FIS (International Ski Federation) standards to qualify Harris Hill to host internationally sanctioned events. In 2012 it hosted the first ever FIS Cup Tournament in the United States.
The Organization of the Event
The ski jump is organized entirely by volunteers. It takes over 100 volunteers to put on this two-day tournament which is made possible by the generous support of the community through sponsorships, cash donations and in-kind donations of time, expertise and materials.
Board of Trustees
Patricia Howell, President
Liz Richards, Vice President
Steve Jones, Treasurer
Sandy Harris
Andrew MacFarland
Andy Rome
The Organizing Committee
This all-volunteer group works year-round to put on this two-day winter sporting event. The committee is comprised of people who have a passion for making sure that this extraordinary tradition continues and includes former jumpers, coaches, specialists in hill maintenance and grooming, people who have skills in professional sports announcing, marketing and operations management.
Rex Bell, Chief of Competition
Betsy Farley, Co-Director
Kate McGinn, Co-Director
Todd Einig, Operations
Jason Evans, Physical Plant
Sandy Harris, Operations
Patricia Howell, Development
Steve Jones, Finance
Andrew MacFarland, Operations
Paul Nasuta, Operations
Liz Richards, Development
Dana Sprague, Historian
Dana Zelenakas, Operations
Karen Zelenakas, Operations
Kelsey Harris, Operations
Catharine Hamilton, Volunteer Coordinator
PR & Sponsorship Committee
Patricia Howell
Betsy Farley
Melissa Gullotti
Liz Richards
Brattleboro Outing Club
For most of its long history (until 2003) the ski jumping competition was part of the Brattleboro Outing Club. Harris Hill continues its association with the Brattleboro Outing Club, which in 2012 transferred ownership of the hill to Harris Hill Ski Jump, Inc. The two groups share a rich and colorful history of ski jumping in Brattleboro.
Windham Foundation
The Windham Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Vermont’s rural communities, owns much of the land where the ski jump is held, including the fields for the event and the land surrounding the jump. Harris Hill Ski Jump works in conjunction with the Foundation to ensure the best possible event for its athletes and spectators.
