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SU Sprints & Hurdles Camp

The primary goal of the SU Sprints & Hurdles Camp is to assist each athlete in learning how to develop his/her athletic potential to their fullest extent. We will do this with a staff of outstanding coaches who will use the most recent teaching techniques in track and field. The camp will strive to improve each athlete's skill level, mental toughness, flexibility and strength, and quickness/explosiveness.
All participants will receive specific instruction on the events of his/her choice. The multi-event will enable students to receive instruction in more than one event. With the aid of video equipment and coaches, the athlete will be evaluated and then taught drills to improve his/her skill level. In addition to the "learn by doing" part of the clinic, there will be lectures, films and demonstrations for each event. Much attention will be given to the mental aspect of track & field. Athletes will be taught relaxation and mental visualization techniques and how to develop mental toughness.

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.	Classroom session
2:30 p.m.	Skill session by event
4:45 p.m.	Dinner, Reisner Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.	Recreation time
7:00 p.m.	Special camp events
9:00 p.m.	Track & field highlight tapes
10:00 p.m.	In rooms
10:30 p.m.	Lights out!

Camp Arrival Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Camp Dismissal Residence Hall Lobby Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:00 p.m.

General camp information

1. Housing: Only two participants will be assigned to a room. Two sheets, one pillow case, 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: 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 certain events may be limited.
5. The camp is run by a staff of top-notch coaches. This staff will be supplemented by several guest lecturers and demonstrators.

Professional staff and clinicians

The SU Sprints & Hurdles Camp offers a staff of outstanding coaches. All have been highly successful at the high school and/or collegiate level. Not only has the staff coached All-Americans and state champions, but more importantly each is an outstanding teacher of the events of the sport. 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:

Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg University head men's and women's 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-Americans 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, Indiana University of Pennsylvania head women's and men's track & field coach. Coach Spickler was the head coach at Indiana University for 7 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, 17 All-Americans and 35 conference champions. / sprints

Anna Mack, former NCAA divisional qualifier in the high hurdles. Former member of the SU Women's Track and Field team. MBA in Exercise Science/ hurdles, biomechanics

Julie Riccardo, former all conference sprinter for SU. Degree in Exercise Science, certified strength and conditioning trainer/ sprints, strength and conditioning.

Additional staff and special guests may be added at a later date. Staff subject to change.

Facilities

The SU Sprints & Hurdles 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, outdoor volleyball courts, tennis courts, and handball courts. All participants will be housed in a modern residence hall and will be supervised by 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.