Summer Swimming Performance Camp

CAMP FOCUS & GENERAL INFORMATION

Come join the Lethbridge Orcas’ Performance Camp and raise your game for the 2012 Summer Swimming Season! Led by the coaching staff of the 2010 & 2011 ASSA Provincial Champions, swimmers will receive advanced levels of instruction both in and out of the water. Swim sessions will emphasize on technique and conditioning that is specific to the swimmers’ primary events. In addition to water training and social activities, swimmers will participate in sessions lead by various experts in the areas of strength & conditioning, sport psychology, flexibility, movement and nutrition. The objective of this camp is to provide ASSA swimmers with enhanced knowledge, skills, and conditioning that will result in elevated levels of performance at this year’s Regional and Provincial Championships. Along with superior performance, we believe that this camp will build strong relationships between swimmers throughout the Alberta Summer Swimming Association.

2011 CAMP HIGHLIGHTS:

• 9 Provincial Records broken by Camp Members

• 42 Provincial Medals won by Camp Members

• 25 Gold Provincial Medals won by Camp Members

• 94.8% of Participants Won at Least 1 Medal at the Regional Championship Meets

• More than 200 Individual Personal Bests Were Attained by 39 Swimmers at the Regional Championship & Provincial Championship Meets

GENERAL DETAILS

When: Monday July 16th to Friday July 20th

Where: Fritz Sick Memorial Pool, 420 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB

Ages: Swimmers must be at least 12 years old as of May 1st, 2012 and be a registered ASSA or Swim Alberta athlete.

Times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: $300.00

Contact: Kent Aitchison - 403-894-1923 or kent2099@hotmail.com

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Swim Suit

• Goggles (2 Pairs)

• Fins

• Running Shoes

• Workout Clothing

• Binder /Duo-tang for Handouts

MEALS

• Lunch options are being investigated, but at this time swimmers should plan on packing a healthy and filling lunch each day.

• A handful of restaurants within walking distance from the pool.

• Snacks will be provided, but please bring plenty of extra snacks as we all know how much swimmers can eat!

• Please respect the serious allergies of other swimmers and DO NOT BRING NUTS as a snack.

ACCOMODATIONS & CARPOOL

If you are looking to camp in Lethbridge during the week visit:

www.hendersoncampground.com or www.holidaytrailsresorts.com/bridgeview

If you are hoping to arrange carpooling with other families that are en-route to Lethbridge, please provide whether or not you want your contact information shared with other camp members’ families on the Registration Form.

COACHING STAFF

Kent Aitchison (Head Coach & Camp Director) Head Coach of the Lethbridge Orcas - 2010 & 2011 ASSA Provincial Champions BPE, Sport Performance & Physical Activity (2013) NCCP Level Two University of Alberta Swim Team 2009-2012, School Record Breaker & Senior Nat Qualifier Jenn Kabeary (Assistant Coach) Assistant Coach of the Lethbridge Orcas - 2010 & 2011 ASSA Provincial Champions BA, Kinesiology (2009) & MA, Kinesiology (2012) NCCP Level Two University of Lethbridge Swim Team (2005-2009), Former Team Captain & CIS Qualifier Dwight Holmen (Assistant Coach) Assistant Coach of the Lethbridge Orcas - 2010 & 2011 ASSA Provincial Champions BA, Psychology (2012) NCCP Level Two Ottawa University Swim Team Member (2010-2012), CIS Qualifier & OUAA Finalist Kylie Warne (Assistant Coach) New Assistant Coach for the Lethbridge Orcas BBA, Accounting (2014) NCCP Fundamentals Coach (In Training) Campbell University Swim Team Member, School Record Holder & Conference Medalist Stephen Tkach (Assistant Coach) New Assistant Coach for the Lethbridge Orcas Pre-Med Student, University of Lethbridge NCCP Fundamentals Coach (In Training) ASSA Regional & Provincial Medalist, Regional Record Holder, Provincial Champion

TESTIMONIALS

Our oldest two boys Matthew and Christopher Alexander had the opportunity to take part in the 2011 Lethbridge Orcas Performance Swim Camp. The week long camps was one of the highlights of their summer. The camp was extremely well organized, professionally run and helped them to develop and improve not only their swimming skills but also gave them an understanding of the importance of lifestyle in being a competitive athlete. Along with lots of intensive and technique focused training, the camp included valuable sessions on nutrition, the mental side of competitive sports and the importance of dryland training. The week was physically demanding, but the rewards showed up in personal best times throughout the rest of the summer swim season for both boys.

-Mike & Shelly Alexander, Pincher Creek Dolphins Swim Club

The swim camp held by Kent and his team was the best camp my swimmers have ever attended. It was a multi functional camp, incorporating not only swim techniques, but taught the value of dry land and nutritional training. It gave my swimmers confidence in the pool and race preparations. In my opinion Kent is an exceptional coach and I highly recommend this camp for any swimmer who is striving for improvement.

-Lisa Sygutek, Crowsnest Pass Piranhas Swim Club

I was very pleased with the Orcas swim camp that my 11 year old son took place in last summer. He was exhausted each night which means he worked really hard, but never complained even once. He looked forward to it each and everyday. He enjoyed all the introductions to new methods of dryland, some yoga, Crossfit and of course the t-shirts and water bottles. The coaches kept the camp fun and well structured. As a parent I noticed an improvement in his strokes, starts and turns immediately after the week was completed. As well, we noticed his confidence improved in his stroke and swimming abilities. He had a fun week and the swim specific instruction was very valuable. I would highly recommend the camp to anyone who loves competitive swimming.

-Tara VanDellen, Claresholm Kraken Swim Club

My daughter Emily participated in your swim camp in Lethbridge the week of July 11-15th. I wanted to take this time to thank you for a superior job well done. I was aware of the schedule of events that would unfold throughout the week and was impressed at how the young athletes handled the tasks and thrived. I believe this was due to your coaching, encouragement and your belief in each of the participants. I spent time with 4 of the swimmers that were involved in the camp. Each day they recognized protesting muscles and fatigue with smiles and desire to return the following day. I listened to their newly gained information of the percentages of fats, carbs and protein in their dinners. Wow! 14 years of parenting and education and all it took was a highly motivated well-respected coach in the eyes of youth. There has been knowledge and fond memories shared with me over the last week and it was a great surprise to receive your e-mail with the PowerPoint presentations –it was noted you went above the call of duty. You and your team were able to provide Emily with a lifetime of skills and information ranging from technique to core training and the importance of mental training, and I thank you for that.

-Sue Milligan, Pincher Creek Dolphins Swim Club

SPECIAL GUESTS

Cory Gillespie - Strength & Conditioning Physical Education Teacher & Coach, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education Crossfit Level 1 Certification NCCP Lvl.1/Lvl.2, NCCP Stage 1 Olympic Lifting (In Training) Powerlifting National Champion (2003) Former International Strongman Competitor

Carlee Degenhardt – Assistant, Strength & Conditioning Strength & Conditioning Coach, Crossfit Lethbridge Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science (2012) Crossfit Level One Certification Swim Instructor at University of Lethbridge Pool

Mike Kesthely - Nutrition Owner/Operator of Dynamic Nutrition Firefighter/Paramedic, City of Lethbridge Health & Fitness Coordinator for Lethbridge Fire Department FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist) Certification Precision Nutrition Certified (Sport & Exercise Nutrition) through Dr. John Berardi OPT Nutrition, Level 1, Under James Fitzgerald & Mat Lalonde, PhD Crossfit Nutrition Certified Under Robb Wolf

Heather Dutton – Sport Psychology Bachelor of Arts and Science , Kinesiology & Psychology (University of Lethbridge) Master of Human Kinetics Concentration in Intervention/Consultation in Sport (UOttawa) Head Coach of the Crowsnest Pass Summer Swim Club NCCP Competition Introduction (In Progress) Workshop Presenter and Mental Skills Consultant at Marshes Golf Camps (Ottawa, ON) Positive Living Skills Coach for Rainy River District School Board (Fort Frances, ON) West Wind Gymnastic Club – Flexibility & Bodyweight Movement Sessions will be run by NCCP certified competitive gymnastic coaches

REGISTRATION DETAILS & INSTRUCTIONS • Complete and mail the Registration Forms (below) along with payment.

• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 3rd. Late registration will be accepted if there are dropouts or open spots still available. To guarantee appropriate shirt and hoodie sizes, registration must be received by Monday June 28th.

• Registration includes t-shirt, hoodie, water bottle, snacks, camp prizes, camp “action” photo, camp awards, social events and camp-end BBQ.

• Registration is limited to 50 swimmers.

• Cancellation without a doctor’s note after June 28th will be subject to a non-refundable portion of $150.00 .

• We hope that swimmers are mature and will be committed to improving themselves throughout the week, both in a training and classroom setting. Please consider this when registering.

• Any additional information will be e-mailed to the address listed in the Registration Form. Please check your e-mail frequently prior to and during camp for any additions or changes to the camp. Contact Kent Aitchison at kent2099@hotmail.com or 403-894-1923 for any additional information.

CAMP SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:00-8:30

Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 8:30-9:00

9:00-9:30

9:30-10:00

10:00-10:30 Snack Break Snack Break/Walk Snack Break Snack Break/Walk Snack Break

10:30-11:00

Dryland Training

(Cory Gillespie)

Westwind Gymnastics

(Flexibility/Bodyweight

Movement)

Dryland Training

(Cory Gillespie) TBA

Dryland Training

(Cory Gillespie)

11:00-11:30

11:30-12:00

12:00-12:30

12:30-1:00 Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

1:00-1:30 Sport Psychology

Lecture

(Heather Dutton)

Water Polo Match

or

Outdoor Game

(TBA)

Sport Performance

Lecture

(Cory Gillespie)

BBQ

Outdoor Games

Slip N Slide

Nutrition

Lecture

(Mike Kesthely)

1:30-2:00

2:00-2:30

2:30-3:00 Chalk Talk Chalk Talk Chalk Talk

3:00-3:30

Swim Swim Swim Swim

Swim

(Duel Meet)

+ Wrap-Up & Awards

3:30-4:00

4:00-4:30

LETHBRIDGE ORCAS SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Swimmer Information: Name: _______________ Sex: M / F Primary Phone Number: (____)_________ Birth date: ______________________ Shirt/Hoodie Size (Adult Unisex) (Circle) XS S M L XL Parent/Guardian Name(s): ________________________________________________ Home Address: _________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________ (**Check this e-mail frequently for additional camp information**) Alberta Health Care #: ___________________________________________________ MEDICAL INFORMATION that coaches need to be aware of (allergies included): ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Information (Can be same as above): Name: _____________________ Relationship to Swimmer: _____________________ Daytime Phone: ___________________ Work Phone: _________________________ Payment: Full payment of $300.00 must be made with Registration. Cheques/Cash will be deposited on Monday July 9th, 2011. A refund will be given if camp is cancelled due to low enrolment. Please make cheques payable to “Kent Aitchison”. Send Registration and Payment to: (Cheque or Cash Only) Kent Aitchison 120 Riverdale Terrace W Lethbridge, AB T1K 7S9 Do you want your contact information e-mailed out and shared to other families prior to camp for help with arrangement of carpooling? (Circle One) YES NO Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: ______________________