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2006-2007 Camp Calendar

2007 Elite High Altitude Training Camp
Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs, CO

Contacts:
Jo Ann McCaffrey 914-391-5841
Jen Lyman 203-464-6903

 

07.02.07  Elite Training Camp Update: There is a mandatory meeting, on Saturday July 7th, after the morning session of the Senior Championship, for all athletes and their parents.  The Olympic Training Center (OTC) paperwork will be filled out at this time. This paperwork is mandatory for anyone staying at the OTC. Anyone unable to attend must contact Jen Lyman at coachlyman@hotmail.com or 203-464-6903.

 

Register and make deposit payment here.  Please apply by June 11, 2007 (revised).
Confirmation List

Objective:  The objectives of this CT Camp, is to motivate, educate and train some of the very best swimmers within our state. 

The following are goals that relate to the objectives:

1. Provide an educational experience for each participating swimmer.

2. To educate participants on the history and heroes of USA Swimming.

3. Improvement of swimmer’s self-image.

4. Promote LSC unity by camp participants.

5. Retention of athletes.

6. The transfer of information back to the swimmers’ home club. 

Site: U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO 

Dates: August 19-25, 2007. Athletes will arrive on Sunday afternoon and depart on Saturday morning. 

Number of Athletes: Maximum of 40 swimmers 

Age: 13 – 18 years old at time of camp (12th grade or younger) 

Eligibility: CT selected USA Swimming athlete members  

Qualification Standards/ Selection Criteria: On August 22, 2006 the top 6 swimmers in each SENIOR LCM event from the CT FAST database (date range of: 04/01/06-08/22/06) will be selected and invited. 

Camp Schedule: The 6-day camp program will include a combination of pool training, motivational and education sessions, and team building activities.   

Sample topics for athletes: Physiological basis for post race recovery; drug and supplement education; practical psychological training skills; nutrition; race strategy and race analysis (subject to change at anytime) 

Accommodations:  The campers will be housed in dormitories at OTC.  

Meals and Snacks:  Campers will also be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks at the OTC. The cost of all meals and snacks is included in the cost of the camp. 

Cost: The total cost of the trip including airfare will be $695.   CSI will reimburse $200 in travel expenses at the completion of the attended camp.  A mandatory Non Refundable deposit of $250 will be due on Monday, May 7, 2007 and June 11, 2007 for the second selection list..  The deposit will secure the spot of the attendee until the remaining $445 balance due date Monday June 11, 2007.  If balance is not received on the balance due date they attendee will relinquish his/her spot at this camp.  No exception No Refunds.   

Camp Staff: The camp staff will be selected from accomplished Candidates from CT and include a head coach, at least 4 assistant coaches, a manager, and a CT athlete representative. (Number of assistant coaches depends on the size of the Coaches to Swimmers camp ratio being 1/10)

CT selected USA Swimming athlete members invited May 2007:

Molly Hennessy

Hannah Marlow

Kimberly Meleg

Sarah Gardocki

Emily Wojdyla

Alyssa Reinhard

Faith Martin

Shannon Dubay

Addison Koelle

Glenn Kalata

Michael Dunn

Christopher Wiederecht

James Remigino

Kevin McKeown

Eric Jackwin

 

Selected USA Swimming athlete members invited April 2007
REGISTRATION FOR THESE ATHLETES HAS CLOSED

Adam Taft
Alicia Mathieu
Ann Kearns
Ashley Leprine
Caroline Coolidge
Caroline Wilson
Daniel Platow
Devon Healy
Elizabeth Goebel
Emily Weir
Eric Ress
Haley Smith
Hollis Capuano
James Francis
Jennifer O'Neil
Justine Ress
Katherine Loomis
Katherine Lynch
Katie Gardocki
Keith Nystrom
Kelby Zimmerman
Kimberly Jerome
Lauren Solernou
MacGregor Leo
Margaux Farrell
Maricate Conlon
Melanie Pascal
Molly Smyth
Natalie Mazzetta
Nicole Kett
Patricia Sullivan
Peter Geissinger
Philip Baity
Phillip Novotny
Richard Ulatowski
Samuel Bradley
Sarah Froehlich
Spiros Moisiades
Stuart Ainsworth
Travis McNamara
Trevor Healy
 

Confirmation for Elite High Altitude Training Camp as of 06.12.07
 

Samuel Bradley
Caroline Coolidge
Margaux Farrell
Ann Ragan Kearns
Nicole Kett
Addison Koelle
Katie Lynch
Alicia Mathieu
Jennifer O'Neil
James Remigino
eric Ress
Justine Ress
Lauren Solernou
Emily Weir
Christopher Wiederecht
Caroline Wilson

 

For more info:

Jo Ann McCaffrey 914-391-5841
Jen Lyman 203-464-6903

INSTRUCTIONS: for Online Credit Card Payments

  1. Connecticut Swimming prefers credit card payments (VISA and MC). There are no extra fees. Parents may make a single credit card payment regardless of the number of swimmers they are registering for the camp.
    1. Go to https://shop.ctswim.org  (secure) AFTER submitting online application.

                                                               i.      Select Camps and Clinics

                                                             ii.      Select Long Course Distance Camp or Short Course Distance Camp

1.      enter the number of children you are registering in the “item” box.

                                                            iii.      Click Checkout or Continue Shopping if you are registering for a second camp.

                                                           iv.      Continue Checkout (do not “register” or “sign in”)

                                                             v.     Enter billing information and click Continue

                                                           vi.      Special Instructions- you may list your swimmer(s) name.  Please make a notation if your surname is different than your child’s, or if you are paying for a friend, or if you are not the contact person for that swimmer.

                                                          vii.      Review your order and then click Continue

Enter all billing information and finish the transaction.  You will receive email notification that your order has been  “Shipped”.  This means CT Swimming has processed your transaction successfully. Please retain this email receipt.  THIS IS YOUR CONFIRMATION

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Event Information:
Date:
  Sunday, April 29, 2007
Location:
  Cornerstone Aquatic Center, West Hartford,CT
Time:
  8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Check In Begins:
  7:30 a.m.
Cost:
  $75.00 Non-Refundable
Limited to:
  9-17 year old USA Swimming registered athletes 

Register Today! Space is Limited! 

Questions may be directed to: 

Jo Ann McCaffrey 914-391-5841 or jmccaff313@aol.com
Jen Lyman 203-464-6903 or coachlyman@hotmail.com 

Featuring Olympians Tara Kirk and Neil Walker

Neil Walker and Tara Kirk just returned from the FINA World Championships in Australia and will be sharing their stories with us. Additionally, champion performance techniques for all four strokes (in-water and dry-land group instruction), and more……

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Americans Who Set Championship Records: Men’s 400m Free Relay (Michael Phelps, Neil Walker, Cullen Jones, Jason Lezak, 3:12.72).

 

TARA KIRK

 

 

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Josh Davis and Kaitlin Sandeno are coming to Connecticut
When:  Sunday, February 25, 2007
Where:   Connecticut College, New London, CT
Time:  9am - 3 pm

 
Cost: $150.00
Who: 9-17 USA Swimming registered athletes

Confirmation List

Camp is now open to 9 and 10 year olds.

Camp Brochure (1.5M)
Press Release

 
Come spend the day with these Olympians sponsored by Connecticut Swimming.  Registration is limited to 60 swimmers for the day.  You will spend time in the pool and on deck with Josh and Kaitlin.  It will be a great opportunity for swimmers attending to hone up on the swimming skills.  Lunch will be provided.  Swimmers are to bring water bottles, towels, warm clothes, goggles, swimsuits, and deck shoes. 
 
Online Registration deadline is February 18, 2007. Late registrations will be taken directly by Jo Ann McCaffrey at 914-391-5841     jmccaff313@aol.com
 
Questions can be directed to :
 
    Jo Ann McCaffrey  914-391-5841     jmccaff313@aol.com
    Jen Lyman      203- 464-6903          coachlyman@hotmail.com

Registration Deadline: Saturday February 17, 2007
Non-Refundable Cost:  $150.00        Register Online Here   

Credit card payments are preferred (VISA or MC). 

Checks, payable to Connecticut Swimming, may be mailed to:
Nan Cooper
4001 9th Street North
#626
Arlington, VA  22203-1944
Please include printed confirmation of online application.

Accommodations for guest Olympians

The next 30 camp applicants may participate in a random drawing to be a host family for Josh Davis or Kaitlin Sandeno.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to get to know one of the these two great Olympic swimmers. 

In order to be a family host you must be able to commit to the following: 

  1. Pick up Olympian when he/or she arrives at the airport.
  2. House them at your address with appropriate accommodations.
  3. Provide meals for the duration of their stay.
  4. Bring them to Connecticut College pool (at least one hour prior to the start of the camp).
  5. Drop them off at the airport after the completion of the camp.

If you are interested in being a host family, please indicate “yes” on your camp application. All positive responses will be part of a random drawing.

 

Short Course Distance Camp

Eligible athletes: 13 & Over 2006 or 2007 members of Connecticut Swimming
Saturday December 30, 2006
8 AM -12 PM
Central Connecticut State University

Head Coach: Jon Levine    Coach Application

Registration Deadline: Wednesday December 20, 2006
Non-Refundable Cost:  $35.00        Register Online Here   

Credit card payments are preferred (VISA or MC). 

Checks, payable to Connecticut Swimming, may be mailed to:
Nan Cooper
4001 9th Street North
#626
Arlington, VA  22203-1944
Please include application. Print Version

Bring your suit and warm clothes (sweats) and join us for the morning.  There will be pool time and group discussions for learning more about distance swimming.

 For more info:

Jo Ann McCaffrey 914-391-5841  or Jen Lyman 203-464-6903

 

Long Course Distance Camp


Eligible athletes: 13 & Over 2006 or 2007 members of Connecticut Swimming
Sunday, November 26, 2006
8 AM -12 PM
Wilton YMCA

Head Coach: Bill Ball    Coach Application

Registration Deadline: Wednesday Noon (12 PM) November 22, 2006
Non-Refundable Cost:  $35.00        Register Online Here
Credit card payments are preferred (VISA or MC). 

USA Swimming registered athletes only:
Walk-in Registrations will be accepted at the camp.
Please bring a check for $35 payable to
Connecticut Swimming.


Bring your suit and warm clothes (sweats) and join us for the morning.  There will be pool time and group discussions for learning more about distance swimming.

 

10 & Under Relay Camp and Parent Education Seminar

Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Hopkins School
986 Forest Road
New Haven CT 06515
$25.00

CONFIRMATION
All swimmers should bring: T-shirt, cap, goggles, flip-flops/sandals, water-bottle, towel and swim suit. 

Guest Speaker is Jane Grosser, USA Swimming

Overview: The camp is to take place during the 2006 Connecticut Swimming Swimposium and aims to build on opportunity educate parents, swimmers and coaches.  This camp will help all age group (ages 10 and under) swimmers to become familiar with and to develop and/or improve their sprint and relay skills.  It also aims also to provide a multitude of information to our CT swimmers parents in various subjects such as sport psychology, nutrition and more. 

Selection Criteria: Swimmers must be 10 years or younger on October 7, 2006 and must be 2006 or 2007 members of USA Swimming. Preference will be given to CT registered athletes. 

The athlete portion of the camp will be conducted by Connecticut Swimming coaches and will emphasize developing and improving relay and sprint skills for young athletes. The Parent Education Seminar will feature Jane Grosser, Illinois Swimming and USA Swimming. Jane is a swim parent and she has been active in many areas of Illinois Swimming since 1984. She is currently serving as the secretary for Illinois Swimming and Chair of the 2006 Swimposium team. In the past, Jane has served as the Age Group Vice-Chair, and served on the Swim-a-thon, senior, age group and camp committees.  At the national level, she has served as the Domestic Age group Programs Coordinator for USA Swimming as well as the Age Group Planning Committee Chair, and Camps Committee Chair, Swim-a-thon weekend camp manager, National select camp coach, Manager to the Girls National select camp and director. Most recently she served as the Head Manager of the Southern Zone Select Camp. Jane is a former head coach and head age group coach, and was a competitive swimmer for four years at the collegiate level. Jane will offer an educated, well-rounded approach to being a supportive and informed swim parent. Her topics will include: Why do kids swim and what makes them quit, growth and development, nutrition and supplements, and your role as a swim parent.

Registration will remain open for this camp until it is full or until mid-September.  We will make every effort to accommodate all swimmers and their parents.
 

Contacts:  Jen Lyman: 203-464-6903 or Coachlyman@hotmail.com or Jo Ann McCaffrey: 914-391-5841 or JMccaff313@aol.com
 

Click Here to Register for the 10&Under Relay Camp and Parent Education Seminar

After you submit the registration form, you will be prompted to go to our secure website and make a credit card payment of $25 per athlete.
Instruction for online payments.
Multiple registrations may be paid for in one transaction, but we do need separate registration submittal forms. After you hit "Submit" you may use the browser back button and register another child.
We cannot hold an application without payment.
Please retain your email receipt. This is your confirmation.
Registration is final. Sorry, no refunds.

 

 

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