The History of SWSA
In1924 John Satre emigrated to Salisbury to work as a chauffeur for the Warner Family and in 1925 both Olaf and Magnus, his brothers, joined him. Being well known jumpers and cross country skiers in Norway they established what was known then as the Salisbury Outing Club.
On January 29th, 1927 the club held its first competition with a crowd of over two hundred spectators. Ski jumping was here to stay. In 1933 the Salisbury Outing Club hosted the National Championships. During the years of the war the jump fell into disrepair. Again in 1945 its residents renamed and started what is now known as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association.
Improvements to the Landing Hill and the Tower were made in 1950 and in 1952 SWSA hosted the Eastern National Championships. The Satre family started a tradition for the Town of Salisbury and the local community that continues to nourish and grow.
SWSA Today
SWSA continues to improve its snow-making capabilities, ensuring that the Eastern National Ski Jumping Championships will remain an annual event in Salisbury, Connecticut. It has also promoted Alpine and Nordic Skiing in the northwest corner. Part of their program is giving to the local elementary school students an opportunity for downhill skiing at Catamount Ski area.