Track & Field Jumps CampFor athletes entering grades 8–12
Summer 2010 dates: Thursday, June 24 - Saturday, June 26
General Information
Hours
Camp begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and ends at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Cost
Overnight/Day Camper Fees
- Overnight camper fee is $150. This covers all meals and lodging, Gustavus Track & Field spike bag, materials and instruction.
- Day camper fee is $95 and includes any/all sessions and activities, lunch on Friday, Gustavus Track & Field spike bag, materials and instruction.
Ask about our multi-camper discount!
Make checks payable to: Gustavus Jumps Camp
Payment is due with registration. Space is limited to ensure high quality instruction.
Pre-Camp Letter
Each camper will receive a letter with confirmation and details the week before camp begins. It will include a campus map and full camp schedule.
What to bring
Campers should bring their athletic apparel, swimsuit, towel, training shoes, running/jumping spikes (if possible), and a water bottle. Campers are also responsible for their own personal items, toiletries, etc. Linens and pillows will be provided.
Special Features
- A folder of materials including informative handouts and articles
- Individual video analysis and review
- Video review and technique analysis of some the best jumpers in the world
- Each camper will receive a personalized analysis of their technique pointing out areas of improvement and how to correct them
- Open to anyone from 8th-12th grade. Coaches are more than welcome to attend free of charge (but must pay for their lunch).
- Campers will receive a Gustavus Track & Field Camp spike bag
- Continental breakfasts in the morning (fruit, bagels, spreads, milk, juice)
- “All you can eat" meals in the Nationally-ranked dining hall
Topics to be Covered
- Common mistakes and how to correct them
- The importance of the approach
- The correct take-off position
- Strength training for jumpers
- Drills for each specialty area
- Pool workouts
- Weight training
- Diet and nutrition
- Visualizing and mental imagery
- Form running and flexibility drills
The Jumps Camp will be conducted by Lindsey Weis, Gustavus High Jump Coach, and Bill Stuewe, Gustavus Long & Triple Jump Coach, with the help of current Gustavus athletes.
For more information or a registration brochure, contact: Lindsey Weis (507)933-6363 (office) or (507)380-3509 (cell) (if no answer, please leave a message) or email: lweis@gustavus.edu