Eesti Spordiliit USAs | Estonian-American Amateur Athletes
2024 Calendar of Events
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- Toronto Esto Volleyball Tournament - Feb 10
- ESTO Ski 60th Anniversary - March 7 - 10
- Long Island Spordipäev - June 7 - 9
- Laste Suvekodu - July 6 - 20
- Joekääru Võrkballi Laager - July 20 - 27
- Järvemetsa Laager - Aug 10 - 18
- 70TH ANNIVERSARY Lakewood Eesti Mängud - Aug 2 - 4
- Fall 2-Man Golf Tournament - Sept 21
About us
Through your support, Eesti Spordiliit has served Estonian athletes and the North American Estonian community for over 60 years. Eesti Spordiliit USA (ESL) was launched in 1954 following a September 18th East Coast Masters volley ball tournament at Pine Terrace New York.
The original seven founders/competitors who declared and inaugurated the organizations future activities included: Meinhard Kaju, Raimond Pals, Elam Piktjaan, Ernst Roost, Heinrich Savo, Ferdinand Tammann and Kalle Vellenurme. ESL first annual meeting took place on Jan 9th, 1955 at the NY Estonian House where the ESL charter and by-laws were sanctioned.
The primary goal of ESL was to develop and foster sporting activities and events among Estonian organizations throughout the USA.
The ESL emblem (logo) was developed by the artist Peet Aren and depicts Estonian folklore hero “Kalvipoeg” launching a large stone. An ESL flag bearing the emblem was also created in 1977 and is proudly displayed at ESL events.Over the years, ESL has been devoted to creating and sustaining sports related events for young Estonians.
Every summer ESL coordinates athletic events at Lakewood and Long Island that offer kids, teenagers and adults the opportunity to compete and bond with fellow Estonians. Competitive events include: track & field, swimming, bowling, tennis, volleyball and golf.
ESL has also been instrumental in helping to fund, build and sustain the sports venues that are used at these events e.g. swimming pool, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts along with track and field sites.
Long Island Spordipäev / Jaanipäev
Please come and enjoy the beautiful grounds & support the maintenance & activities of the LI Estonian House
20 Middle Island Blvd., Middle Island, N.Y.
Laupäeval, 10. juunil, 2023
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Info on ticket prices and how to purchase can be found here:
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www.estonianhouseny.org/jaanipaev
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www.estonianhouseny.org/midsummer
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Friday June 7th 1pm Golf Outing at Mill Pond Golf Course
(see info under Golf tab)
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Accommodation Options
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All are welcome to tent on the grounds. There are also cabins for rent.
Full cabin: $300 (prepay by 6/2 $250), Half cabin: $175. (prepay by 6/2 $125)
Security/cleaning deposit: $100 – Fee returned if room is cleaned to a satisfactory level before leaving.
For rooms, please contact Stefan Skonberg The rooms will go first come first serve!
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Lakewood Eesti Mängud
70th Lakewood Estonian Games Aug 2-4 2024
LEM 2024 Sponsors
Weekend Schedule of Planned Events
Friday, Aug 2nd
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12:00 p.m. - Golf 4-person Team Scramble at Lakewood CC, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.net). Price with cart is $75.
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18:00 p.m. - Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining table open until evening
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19:00 p.m. – Bowling at Finnigans Lanes @ Lakewood by Henry Ashford
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Saturday, Aug 3rd
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08:00 a.m. – Swimming @ Candlewood - Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)
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09:00 a.m. – Pickle Ball Tournament Jackson Liberty HS - Carl Skonberg (carlms223@gmail.com)
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09:30 a.m. - Track and field competitions registration Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)
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12:00 p.m. - Tennis Jackson Liberty HS, Sarina Ashford and Arden Wichman (ardenwichman8@gmail.com) (Registration by July 26)
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12:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining window open until the evening (bar open 14:00 p.m.)
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12:00 p.m. – Volleyball competitions at Eesti Maja grounds - Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com) & Lilly Aasmaa
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2:00 p.m. – Chess tournament, Siim Vanaselja - vanaselja@gmail.com
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2:00 p.m. - Children's petting zoo
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3:00pm - Biergarten and band playing outside during the afternoon
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5:00 p.m. – Volleyball finals, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)
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7:30 p.m. - "Valguspidu" includes athletes parade and awards. Laagri Laulud (camp songs) led by K. Põhi & U. Kärner followed by special Tuljak performance
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22:00 p.m. – Nublu & Gameboy Tetris Performance inside EM after Valguspidu
Sunday, Aug 4th
Surf & Sun Family Day at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area - Point Pleasant.
LEM 70 Event Sign Up Form​click here
Admission Prices
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Prepay & SAVE
Pre-sale ends on July 28th
With presale period over, anyone planning to attend our event will need to pay cash at the Lakewood Estonian House gate.
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$10 (all ages)
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Saturday (Any Saturday ticket purchase includes admission to Fri)
$50 (17 to 69)
$20 (70 + )
$10 (6 to 16), 5 & under FREE,
Weekend Tenting Fee - $40
Pay at Gate
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Advertisements - Support our 70th
If you'd like to advertise in the official LEM Program/Flyer that gets distributed at gate to all attendees, please contact Tarmo Pallop at:
Golf
2024 Golf Events
LI Jaanipäev Golf Outing
June 7th -Mill Pond Golf Course - 1:00pm
Pre-register - Andrus Ers - aers@optonline.net
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https://www.golfatmillpond.com/
Lakewood Eesti Mängud Scramble
Aug 2 - Lakewood Country Club
Tee times starting at 12:00pm
https://www.lakewoodcountryclubnj.com/golf/
Pre-register - Andrus Ers - aers@optonline.net
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Annual Fall 2 Person Golf Tournament
Sept 21 - Pine Barrens Golf Club
Tee times starting at 12:00pm
Register - Andrus Ers - aers@optonline.net
Only 24 spots - first come first served!
ESTO Ski
2022 Jay Peak see coverage in Vaba Eesti Sõna
2023 Mont Tremblant see coverage in Vaba Eesti Söna
2024 Mont Tremblant see coverage in Vaba Eesti Sõna
2025 ESTO Ski Lake Placid NY Feb 27th - March 1st
It's time to mark your calendar & save the date! The USA Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski trip team is excited to announce our 2025 winter gathering and is working on pulling together an exciting itinerary. Here are some key details to help with your planning:​​
Where:
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Mirror Lake Inn & Whiteface Mountain [Lake Placid, NY] A free & convenient town shuttle goes from Mirror Lake Inn to Whiteface multiple times daily to ensure easy access to the slopes!
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Who:
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Estonians, near & far. Plus, their friends & family!​
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Call to Action
As always, this event will take place during prime ski season which means inventory books up quickly! Be sure to book your lodging at our reserved ESTO Ski accommodations, Mirror Lake Inn, before inventory gets scooped up!
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How To Reserve A Room(s): Call our booking representative, Stephanie Lange, at 518-302-3030 between 9am-4pm ET, M-F, before November 29th, 2024. Say you are with the "Estonian Ski Club". We cannot guarantee discounted rates [below] or room availability after November 29th!
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Our ESTO Ski Rates:
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Classic Guest Room:
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Thursday night: $299.00 per room, per night
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Friday & Saturday nights: $374.00 per room, per night
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Family rooms & suites (limited inventory)
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Junior Suites starting at:
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$359.00/night midweek nights
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$466.00/night weekend nights
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Couples Luxury and Lake-Site Suites starting at:
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$559.00/night midweek nights
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$721.00/night weekend nights
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Family Suites starting at:
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$411.00/night midweek nights
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$521.00/night weekend nights
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More Information to Come
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Lift Tickets & Equipment Rental: We are finalizing a discounted rate for lift tickets and rentals. Once determined, you must purchase your lift ticket(s) & reserve equipment directly through the ESTO Ski team to secure a discounted rate.
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Tickets will be distributed on site in Lake Placid. Keep any eye out for future communications regarding the process to secure your discounted items.
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Friday Evening Après Ski & Saturday Night Awards Party: We are excited to host everyone at the beautiful High Peaks Resort, which is a 5-minute walk from Mirror Lake Inn. Details regarding timing, tickets, and other logistics will be shared in future communications.
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Full Itinerary: More details to follow regarding our traditional downhill competition, XC fun race, and some other new and exciting additions to ESTO Ski!
ESL Partners
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The Estonian American National Council, Inc., (EANC), is the nationally-elected central organization of Estonian Americans in the U.S. Since 1952, the Estonian American National Council supports Estonian cultural activities and organizations in the United States. We work to create awareness of and support for Estonia among all Americans and to voice the Estonian American community's support for means to ensure security and stability as well as the economic and cultural viability of the Republic of Estonia. We are proud to support and foster Estonian culture, language, history and traditions in the United States. Please join our contact list today to find out about all of our recent activities . EANC is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization sustained by voluntary, tax-deductible contributions from the Estonian American community.
The Goals of the Estonian American National Council (as stated in the EANC Constitution):
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Represent Estonian Americans in activities designed to inform their fellow Americans about the current events, history, culture, people, and land of Estonia.
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Provide Estonian Americans the opportunity to maintain connection to their cultural heritage and language through support of Estonian American schools, children’s camps, archives, and other organizations in the U.S. as well as foster effective communication among those organizations and Estonian Americans.
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Develop working relationships with non-Estonian organizations that share or provide opportunities to attain EANC’s goals.
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Provide reliable information to the U.S. government and citizens about events and issues affecting the Republic of Estonia and its people.
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Recognize and help facilitate the work of Estonian Americans and organizations who have contributed to advancing and expanding professional, diplomatic, educational, cultural, archival, artistic, and entrepreneurial opportunities and otherwise supported the maintenance of Estonian culture and endeavors in the U.S.
The Estonian Students Fund supports students of Estonian heritage studying full-time at a college or university by awarding scholarships to promising candidates, who demonstrate academic excellence, community activity and leadership, and participation in and commitment to Estonian society.
We are making preparations for the 2024 application cycle and look forward to receiving applications from new and returning students!
Jan 15 - Feb 19 ESF accepting applications from USA-based Estonian students ONLY
(i.e. students graduated from or are completing their final year of high school in the USA)
Feb 21 ESF begins accepting applications from Estonian students elsewhere in the world
Application portal is open until 150 applications are received or March 1st, whichever comes first.
In 2023, the application portal closed early due to an overwhelming response from around the globe.
We encourage you to:
1. go to the ESF website now
2. review the instructions ASAP and plan accordingly
3. apply early
ESF website: https://esfusa.org
Official application (in Estonian): https://esfusa.org/eng/forms/1
English translation of the application: https://esfusa.org/files/EnglishPDFTraditional.pdf
English translation of the instructions: https://esfusa.org/eng/guides/guide/1_eng
For assistance in filling out the application, technical help or questions: toetusfond@esfusa.org
You will be directed to our help desk for USA-based applicants.
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WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD AN ESTONIAN FUTURE IN CANADA
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The Estonian Foundation of Canada is dedicated to ensuring the legacy of Estonian Canadians and their vibrant community through broad spectrum charitable support. The EFC enables the Canadian Estonian community to continue to embrace and enrich the Canadian society, while maintaining its unique culture, traditions and institutions.
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MISSION
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The Estonian Foundation of Canada (EFC) is a registered charity supporting Estonian cultural and heritage initiatives across Canada. We connect with and support a network of institutions, organizations and people who believe in an Estonian future in Canada. Charitable No. 891452575 RR 000
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ERC Mission
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Support fellow Estonians in need in the United States and in Estonia
The ERC provides financial support to registered non-profit organizations throughout the United States and Estonia that have the means to use our grants for charitable purposes to reach many in need.
Help preserve and promote Estonian culture and heritage across the entire USA
The ERC provides charitable financial support to Estonian-American youth groups and camps, educational societies, choirs and dance groups, non-profits, and related projects and events.
Recent Grants to Estonia
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Estonian Red Cross (Ukraine Refugee Relief)
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Tallinn Children's Hospital Foundation
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SOS Children's Villages in Estonia
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Estonian Support Union of the Deafblind
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Estonian Women's League (women's shelters)
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Estonian Food Banks
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Estonian Wounded Warriors Association
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Estonian Association of Injured Soldiers
Recent Grants in the U.S.
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Estonian Societies and programs: New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Washington, Lakewood, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco & Northern CA.
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West Coast ESTO 2019 and 2022
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Estonian Singing Choirs in the USA
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Estonian Folk Dancing Troops in the USA
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USA participation at 2019 Estonia Song & Dance Festival
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Estonian Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in USA
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Federation of Associations for the Advancement of Estonian Youth (Järvemetsa/Lakewood campgrounds)
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Estonian American Amateur Athletes
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Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters
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Estonian Archives in the USA
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Free Estonian Word programs