Dear Friends,
The time has come for me to
bring my ski jumping career to an end. The decision to retire was not one that
I took lightly, but for me the time was right.
I am so thankful for all the
support I got from the global ski jumping community. I cannot begin to name all
the teammates, athletes, coaches and officials who had no problem helping me
out when I was in a bind. It really is an amazing group and I will miss it.
Looking back it was such an
honor to represent Canada internationally and I am so proud to have done so for
the last five years. Sport is a powerful phenomenon it sharpened my focus and
gave me a goal, a real outlet to work very hard. I never would have dreamed
that I could focus so many hours, days, weeks, months, and years on a small
movement that lasts a split second. But that is sport.
The experiences that ski
jumping has given me are ones that very few people could imagine. For the last
five years I have chased my dreams around the globe; meeting many friends,
training and competing with the best in the world, and really discovering who I
am.
Moving on, the University of
Calgary has accepted me as a full time student, so in a few days I will
continue to work towards my Bachelor of Commerce Degree. I am more excited than
ever to start my new endeavor.
I will be no stranger, and I
cannot wait to cheer everyone on in Sochi!
Eric
