Sign In for Memberships, Programs, ClassesOnline Membership Renewal and Program Registration
for 2010-2011 Season
Begins Thursday, September 9, 2010
Existing members may renew their memberships and register for all programs on this website beginning Thursday, September 9, 2010. Information describing programs for 2010-2011 is posted in the pdf's at the bottom of the Become a Member page. All program descriptions (Alpine, Nordic, Jumping, Biathlon, Telemark) have been updated for 2010-2011.
New members may purchase memberships and register for some programs on this website beginning Thursday, September 9, 2010, WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT Unlimited Full Facility memberships (Single or Family) will not be available to new members until September 23, 2010. Unlimited Full Facility memberships are required to sign up for any Alpine (downhill) and snowboarding lessons.
NOTE: All membership and program purchases on the website must be paid using a credit card (VISA or Mastercard only).
Blackhawk Bash is Sunday, October 3, 2010
To learn more about Blackhawk's annual fall open house and fundraising event, and RSVP for the event, click here.
About the Club
Mission
Blackhawk Ski Club has a mission to teach young people life-long competitive, outdoor sports. These sports include: alpine skiing, ski jumping, snowboarding, cross country skiing, biathlon, Nordic combined, and mountain biking. Our club is incorporated as a non-stock, not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Middleton, Wisconsin, immediately west of Madison. We are a group of families and single members who thoroughly enjoy outdoor sports.
Founded by Ski Jumpers
Our club was founded in 1947 when a group of ski jumpers purchased thirty acres of land west of Madison to build a large ski jump. They had been using Muir Knoll on the University of Wisconsin campus to ski jump, but the campus location was getting crowded as more people were returning from World War II and wanting to jump. Soon after the initial purchase, these jumpers purchased an additional thirty acres.
Land, Facilities, Equipment
On our sixty acres of land, we downhill and cross country ski, ski jump on our five jumps, and bike around our five miles of mountain bike trails. We offer an after-school cross country ski program for disadvantaged youth. We have an active Ski Patrol that is affiliated with the National Ski Patrol System to promote safe skiing. Over the years, we have built facilities and acquired maintenance equipment, including two heated chalets, snowmaking equipment, and machines to keep the slopes well groomed.
Active Participation and Volunteerism
The club has thrived because of the active participation and volunteerism of our members. We do not have employees and we operate primarily with volunteer guidance and help. We are open for members only. We limit our family memberships so that our facilities are not overcrowded. We operate Monday afternoon, Thursday, Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday. Our family membership offers great skiing right here in the Madison area. There are no additional fees or daily use charges for open skiing. There are additional fees for optional programs including youth programs and ski instruction.
We welcome members to participate in our club right from the beginning. Whatever is happening in our club - We make it happen! Please join us.
Blackhawk Ski Club is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible.
How do I get started with Ski Jumping?
Blackhawk coach and former Olympian Kurt Stein answers the question "How do I get started with Ski Jumping?"
