2025–26 Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team Announced

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 13 athletes named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team. The athletes named to the team qualified based on predetermined criteria.

Annika Belshaw returns to the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team A team, after a consistent and strong 2024-25 season, where she secured 14 top-30 finishes and a 29th-place ranking in the overall World Cup standings. Alongside Belshaw is teammate Paige Jones, who secured several top-30 World Cup results during the 2024-25 season.

Tate Frantz, Kevin Bickner and Andrew Urlaub headline the men’s roster A team roster. Frantz had a breakout 2024-25 season, with a silver medal at the Junior World Championships, several top-10 World Cup results and a top-25 world ranking. Bickner continued his strong form, closing the season within the top 30 world standings.

“This year’s team really shows the consistency and strength we’ve been building over the past few seasons,” said Anders Johnson, Sport Director of the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team and Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team. “Everyone’s worked hard to prepare for a big year and we’re going in with a great attitude and excitement for what’s ahead.”

The 2025-26 season will see the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team build on last year’s success as athletes prepare for the upcoming FIS World Cup circuit and the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6-22, 2026. 

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM
Women

• Annika Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 6/13/2002)
• Paige Jones (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of North Dakota; 8/30/2002)

Men

• Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL; Norge Ski Club; 9/23/1996)
• Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 3/28/2005)
• Andrew Urlaub (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; University of Utah; 4/12/2001)

B TEAM
Women

• Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006)

Men

• Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 8/23/2004)
• Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)

C TEAM
Women

• Estella Hassrick (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; 5/21/2006)
• Samantha Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Dartmouth College; 2/17/2001)
• Sandra Sproch (Chicago, IL; Norge Ski Club; 11/9/2007)

Men 

• Decker Dean (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/8/2000) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cara Larson - Media Manager, Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team
clarson@usaskijumping.org