MILAN — Spectators will have an opportunity this Sunday, Jan. 26, to watch some of the best young regional ski jumpers compete for a slot on the National Ski Jumping team.
Meanwhile, local ski jumping enthusiasts are working to grow the next generation of jumpers with clinics to bring young skiers into the sport.
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