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2013 SMU Mustang Swim Camps
Welcome to the SMU Mustang Swim Camp! Our goal is for you to have fun while training hard and learning from the best. The SMU camp offers one of the lowest camper to coach/counselor ratios of elite camps in the country, allowing the campers a unique opportunity to get individual attention from Olympic coaches, Olympic medalists, and NCAA All-Americans.
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While at the camp, you will have the opportunity to live in the dorms and eat at the SMU Dining Hall. The daily schedule includes 2 stroke sessions, 1 training session, 1 dryland session, and 1 racing session. The stroke sessions will consist of a lecture and drill work with SMU head men's coach (and coach of 2 Olympic gold medalists) Eddie Sinnott. Coach Sinnott is known for his ability to relate stroke technique and drills to younger swimmers, and give them drills they can use throughout their careers. The training session takes place in SMU's beautiful outdoor 50 meter pool under the direction of Coach Collins. The racing session is also conducted in the outdoor 50 meter pool, and gives you the opportunity to showcase the new skills you have learned. The assistant SMU men's and women's coaches, other coaches from around the country, and current SMU swimmers will also be on deck during these sessions to give you additional feedback. Above and below water filming will be done throughout the camp and campers will receive feedback on their technique while watching their video footage.
One of the most important aspects of this camp is our focus on having fun while working hard, learning new skills, and becoming better swimmers. During the day, the counselors spend time getting to know the campers and having fun together. In the dorms the campers are monitored by coaches. Throughout the week we organize several games for all campers which promote teamwork and spirit. The racing session rounds off each day. One of the sessions is comprised of relays only. And on the last evening of the camp, it is time for the campers to relax a little when the racing session is replaced with a fun activity.
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You will also have the opportunity to talk about last summer's Olympics with SMU coaches who attended the games and stayed in the athlete village.
You will also receive a complimentary T-shirt; a swim cap; a water bottle; and a camp booklet summarizing and highlighting what you will learn while at the camp. To find out more about the camp, please click on the links at the top of the page.
We look forward to seeing you this summer! We trust that will have one of the best camp experiences of your life!
Andy Kershaw
Camp Co-Director
SMU Men's Associate Head Coach
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ABOUT US
The 2013 SMU Mustang Swim Camp Coaching Staff:
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Andy Kershaw--SMU Men's Associate Head Coach, Camp Co-Director
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DETAILS
Per NCAA rules, this camp is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age and/or grade level
Camp Dates
Session I
Tuesday, June 11 - Saturday, June 15, 2013
Session II
Sunday, June 16 - Thursday, June 20, 2013
Check-In/Out
Check-In: 8:00-9:00 am - at the dorms (location TBA)
Check-Out: 9:00-9:30 am - at the dorms (location TBA)
Age
Cost
Overnight Campers: $600-Includes room and board, mandatory SMU insurance, T-shirt, swim cap, water bottle and camp booklet.
Please note: Upon receipt of registration and deposit, the camper's spot will be reserved. Acceptance is on a first come, first serve basis. The $600 includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment must be received by Monday, April 22nd, 2013 or the registration is subject to cancellation. After Monday, May 6th, the entire $600 is non-refundable.
Day Campers: $510-Includes lunch and dinner at the dining hall (please have breakfast before you come to camp), mandatory SMU insurance, T-shirt, swim cap, water bottle and camp booklet.
Please note: Upon receipt of registration and deposit, the camper's spot will be reserved. Acceptance is on a first come, first serve basis. The $510 includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment must be received by Monday, April 22nd, 2013 or the registration is subject to cancellation. After Monday May 6th, the entire $510 is non-refundable.
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Facilities
Pools-The campers will have exclusive use of both of the pools which the SMU Mustangs use for training and competition. Each day the stroke work will be done in the 6 lane, 25 yard Joe Perkins Natatorium. The size of this pool allows the coaches to be right on top of the campers, and gives them the opportunity to provide immediate feedback. Being an indoor pool, this also gives the campers a break from the Texas sun. The training and racing sessions are done in the outdoor 8 lane, 50 meter, Red Barr Pool. This pool provides the campers with plenty of lane space and allows them to improve their long course racing skills.
Housing-The campers stay in an SMU dorm which is assigned by the university as the camp nears. Each room sleeps two people. Roommates-Campers may request roommates. When two campers request each other as their #1 choice, they will be put together.
Dining-We will eat all meals at the main SMU Dining Hall. The food is served buffet-style and the campers may help themselves to more than one serving.
Equipment Needs
All campers should bring the following equipment: suits, goggles, caps, sunscreen, towels, athletic shoes, and gym clothes. Overnight campers will also need bed linen or a sleeping bag, a pillow, a blanket and an alarm clock. Campers will not need fins, paddles, pull buoys or kickboards.
Supervision
The campers are monitored at all times by at least one member of the camp staff. No camper is ever allowed to go anywhere on campus without a member of the staff. The staff includes 4 coaches and 8 counselors. All counselors stay in the dorms overnight and are available in case of an emergency.
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SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
First day
8:00 AM Check-in
9:00 AM Introductory meeting
Following the meeting - Training session w/ Steve
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free time/games
1:00 PM Supervised activities for day campers
2:45 PM Meet downstairs to walk to pool (in dryland clothes & shoes)
3:00 PM Dryland
3:30 PM Stroke drill session w/ Eddie (indoor pool)
5:00 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Games
7:15 PM Meet downstairs to walk to pool
7:30 PM Racing session
8:45 PM Parents pick up day campers
9:30 PM In rooms
10:00 PM Lights out
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6:30 AM Rise and Shine, meet downstairs
6:45 AM Breakfast
7:40 AM Day campers meet at pool
7:45 AM Stroke drill session w/ Eddie (indoor pool)
9:15 AM Guest Lecture
10:30 AM Training session w/ Steve (outdoor pool)
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free time/Video review with Steve/Supervised activities for day campers
2:45 PM Meet downstairs to walk to pool (in dryland clothes & shoes)
3:00 PM Dryland
3:30 PM Stroke drill session w/ Eddie (indoor pool)
5:00 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Games
7:15 PM Meet downstairs to walk to pool
7:30 PM Racing session
8:45 PM Parents pick up day campers
9:30 PM In rooms
10:00 PM Lights out
Day 4/u>
6:30 AM Rise and Shine, meet downstairs
6:45 AM Breakfast
7:40 AM Day campers meet at pool
7:45 AM Stroke drill session w/ Eddie (indoor pool)
9:15 AM Guest Lecture
10:30 AM Training session w/ Steve (outdoor pool)
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free time/Video review with Steve/Supervised activities for day campers
2:45 PM Meet downstairs to walk to pool (in dryland clothes & shoes)
3:00 PM Dryland
3:30 PM Stroke drill session w/ Eddie (indoor pool)
5:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Pokey-O's ice cream sandwiches (please provide your camper(s) with $5 if they would like a treat)
7:00 PM Fun activity
8:00 PM Parents pick up day campers
9:30 PM In rooms
10:00 PM Lights out
Last day
6:30 AM Rise and Shine, meet downstairs
6:45 AM Breakfast
7:40 AM Day campers meet at pool
7:45 AM Stroke drill session / Eddie (indoor pool)
9:00-9:30 AM Check-out and pick-up campers at dorms
REGISTER
Register online today by clicking on the link below.
CONTACT US
To communicate with us please use our dedicated swim camp E-mail address: smuswimcamp@smu.edu
You can also contact our new Camp Coordinator:
Ellie Wilkerson
214-768-2200
