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SU Jumps Camp

The primary goal of the SU Jumps Camp is to assist each athlete in learning how to develop his/her athletic potential as it pertains to high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault.  We will accomplish this with a staff of outstanding coaches teaching the most up-to-date techniques involving each jump.

All participants will receive specific instruction on the events of his/her choice. With the aid of coaches, the athlete will be evaluated and then taught drills to improve his/her skill level. Much attention will be given to the mental aspect of track & field. Athletes will be taught mental visualization techniques and how to develop mental toughness.

General camp Information

1. Housing: Only two participants will be assigned to a room. Two sheets, one pillowcase and a pillow will be provided. No towels, washcloths or blankets are provided. Bring these items with you. Coin operated washers and dryers are available in the residence hall.
2. Key Policy: Campers who do not turn in their room key at camp dismissal will be subject to a lock change fee (ranging from $25-$40). For security reasons, lock changes must be made immediately before the next group arrives. Keys returned after check out is not permissible. There will be no exceptions.
   
3. Equipment: Bring your own equipment unless notified otherwise.  All athletes should bring training gear and shoes. If you bring spikes (not required), they cannot exceed 3/16". Bring recreational equipment, i.e., tennis racket, swimsuit, etc.
4. In order to assure quality instruction, the number of participants in each event may be limited.
5. The camp is run by a staff of top-notch coaches.
6. The SU Jumps Camps are open to all students who will be entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2008. Graduating seniors who are entering college in the fall may also attend.

Camp arrival Sunday, July 20, 2008 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Camp dismissal Residence Hall Lobby Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:00 p.m.

Typical daily schedule

7:00 a.m.	Wake-up
7:30 a.m.	Breakfast, Reisner Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.	Warm-up and stretching
9:00 a.m.	Skill session by event
11:30 a.m.	Lunch, Reisner Dining Hall
12:30 p.m.	Recreation time
1:30 p.m.	Skill session
3:30 p.m.	Recreation time
4:30 p.m.	Dinner, Reisner Dining Hall
7:00 p.m.	Special camp events to include competitions
10:00 p.m.	In rooms
10:30 p.m.	Lights out!

Professional staff and clinicians

The SU Jumps Camp offers a staff of outstanding coaches.  All have been highly successful at the high school and collegiate level.  Not only has the staff coached All-Americans and a national champion, more importantly each is an outstanding teacher of the jumping events. The staff is committed to helping each athlete improve his or her skill level and to assist each person in reaching their personal goals.  Staff for the 2008 camp will include:

David Osanitsch, Shippensburg University head track & field coach. David enters his sixth season on the Red Raider staff after serving as an assistant coach at Dickinson College from 1996-2000. Coach Osanitsch is a former NCAA All-American in the high hurdles and a five-time NCAA Division II National Qualifier. While at SU and Dickinson, David has coached numerous conference champions along with multiple All-American jumpers and hurdlers. In his first year as head coach at SU, the men's squad garnered their fourth consecutive Outdoor PSAC Championship and their second consecutive Indoor PSAC Championship. Osanitsch was named PSAC Coach of the Year Indoor & Outdoor for 2005-2006; hurdles.

Brian Spickler, current member of the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Development Team. Coach Spickler was the head coach at Indiana University for seven years. Spickler was a decathlete on the IUP track & field team from 1995-1998. He was the PSAC champion in the event as a sophomore and junior and merited All-America honors his junior and senior campaigns. To date, Spickler has coached one national champion, 20 All-Americans and numerous conference champions; sprints.

Todd Curll, Richard Stockton University head women's track & field coach. While at SU, Todd was a successful decathlete and gained insightful knowledge into a variety of events. Since being a coach at Stockton, Todd has had incredible success with the pole vault. Coach Curll has coached Kim Marino to two NCAA National Championships in the pole vault along with Eric Reissek also becoming an All-American pole vaulter. His vaulters have consistently won or placed in the CTC, ECAC and NJAC conference meets.

Koren Woy, Robert Morris University assistant track and field coach. While Koren was a jumper for SU, she earned the PSAC scholar-athlete award in 1998 and 1999 and was a four-time All-ECAC selection. Since her graduation from SU in 1999, Koren gained notoriety as an excellent teacher of the jumping events. Coach Woy has taught at the high school level as well as the college ranks. Her athletes, at all levels of competition, have been highly successful and have produced conference champions.

Bob Walker, Chambersburg High School head boy's track coach. Coach Walker is highly regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable track coaches in PA. Bob has coached for many years at the collegiate and high school levels. His athletes have achieved All-American status and he has produced a number of PIAA State qualifiers and medallists.

Don Serbo, Shippensburg University pole vault coach. Since Don's arrival, the vault program has been revitalized at Ship and is once again becoming a factor in the PSAC. During Don's five years at SU he has produced a PSAC vaulter each season.

Vicki Younger, 2-time All-American in the high jump, and is regarded as one of the premier high school track coaches in Maryland.

Facilities

The SU Jumps Camp is conducted on the beautiful campus of Shippensburg University. The campus, which is the site of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association state high school track and field championships, consists of a red all-weather eight-lane track, three horizontal jump runways, an all-weather javelin runway, two shot put circles and two discus circles. There is an indoor track in the field house that can be used in inclement weather and a weight training facility which has 42 lifting stations.

In addition, there is indoor swimming, indoor and outdoor basketball courts (if available), outdoor volleyball courts, tennis courts, and hand ball courts for recreational use. All participants will be housed in a modern residence hall and supervised by qualified counselors. Meals will be served at the university dining hall.

The university's Etter Health Center, with a nurse on duty 24 hours a day, is available to any camper needing medical attention. A certificate of health must be presented by each participant at the camp's registration. A standard form will be sent upon acceptance. This form does not require a physician's examination or signature. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids or services must be made in writing to the Office of Social Equity at least fifteen (15) days before the camp begins. The Office of Social Equity is located in Old Main 200, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299, (717) 477-1329.

Fees

Complete fee information is listed on the registration form (PDF).

For more information about these camps, call (717) 477-1256, or email your request to sucamps@ship.edu.