Sky Jumpers Vaulting Camp

Sunday June 14- Wed 17, 2009 Centerville, Ohio

Directed by Olympic bronze medallist and former world record holder Jan Johnson. His SJVSC camps system is legendary for offering the finest, most up to date teaching system possible in a high energy, fun atmosphere.

Downloadable Camp Information and Parental Consent/Paricipation Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Must be recieved by June 3, 2009 _________

Costs
Commuters - $345 Includes instruction, insurance, T-shirt, booklet, and meals. Does not include room.
Residents - $485 Includes all of the above, plus room and board. Refunds subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds after June 3, 2009.  Substitutes acceptable. No refunds if dismissed for disciplinary or injury reasons.

Program
Three sessions daily with small groups, several pits and large staff on premises the entire camp. Variety of activities including vaulting, gymnastics, imitative exercises, vaulting drills, videotaping, strength and speed testing, age group competitions and other recreational activities.

Housing and Meals
Residents will be housed and fed at the Fairfield Inn Centerville (937) 428-7736.

Registration
A check for $100 down payment should accompany your registration form. The balance of your camp fee will be due at check-in. Participation in the camp is available on first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 3, 2009. Upon receipt of your application, you will be mailed a confirmation letter with detailed instructions and camp information.

What To Bring
Each vaulter should bring his\her own helmet, poles, shoes, shorts, sweats, towels, toiletries, pillow, sheets, blanket, alarm clock, tape and extra spending money. Arrangements can be made to borrow poles but it is best if you bring your own. Detailed information will mailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Coaches Education Program
Coaches who participate in a Sky Jumpers Vaulting Camp either as a participant or registered observer may qualify for our special tuition waiver ($100) by contacting us 30 days prior to our camp. Tuition waivers are limited to first come first serve basis only. Coaches must be at least 21 years of age with a high school or college coaching job.

Pole Vault Coaching Certification
All SJVSC camps are now formatted to so as to help their participants to pass the new National Pole Vault Safety and Basic Skills and certification course at www.pvscb.com. This course is designed for both coaches and athletes.

Check In
Both residents and commuters should check in between 11 am and 1 pm  Sunday June 14, 2009 at the Centerville High School Track and Field facilities near Dayton, Ohio. A map and directions will be sent to you upon receipt of your application.

Departure
The camp ends Wednesday June 18, at noon, please arrange your transportation accordingly.

Location and Transportation
Centerville High School is located near Dayton, in west central Ohio. It is easily accessible by Amtrak, bus, plane or auto. Please notify us if you need ground transportation upon arrival or departure by calling Centerville Sky Jumpers Site Director Matt Somerlot at (937) 902-4889.

Sky Jumpers Philosophy
We take great pride in offering a wide variety of challenging vault related activities in with expert instruction. We stress step by step skill development with a safety first motto. Come prepared to make huge gains in your vaulting. Camaraderie, self respect and good clean fun are all important aspects of our system. Drugs, tobacco and alcohol are not tolerated.

Eligibility
All vaulter’s ages 12 and up.

Downloadable Camp Information and Parental Consent/Paricipation Form