2008
SESSION SCHEDULE and AVAILABILITY |
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Session
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Date/Time
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Ages
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Cost
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#1 |
June 1-6, 2008 |
Boys & girls, ages 8-18 |
$745
resident/$645 day campers |
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#2 |
June 8-13, 2008 |
Boys & girls, ages 8-18 |
$745
resident/$645 day campers |
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#3 |
June
15-20, 2008 |
Boys & girls, ages 8-18 |
$745
resident/$645 day campers |
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#4
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June
22-27, 2008 |
Boys & girls, ages 8-18
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$745
resident/$645 day campers
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REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
Male and female swimmers (ages 8-18) of any ability level
are welcome at camp. It is recommended that swimmers have competitive experience prior to attending. Camp space is available on a first come-first serve basis.
A $150 non-refundable deposit for each session
attended (check or credit card - applicable to the camp fee) and registration form or on-line registration record is required. A pre-registration
packet will be sent confirming your session and will include required forms. Pre-registration packets are sent in late January/early February. Camp space is not guaranteed until the application, required forms, and full payment are complete and received. Registration
forms are available on the "Camp Registration" page at this Web
site.
Two ways to register for 2008:
1) Register ON-LINE - get started by clicking here: 
2) Mail or fax a registration form to the camp.
Campers not registering on-line should submit applications with $150 non-refundable deposit per session (checks made payable to "UT Swim Camp") to:
The University of Texas
2008 Longhorns
Swim
Camp
P.O. Box 65160
San Antonio, TX 78265-5160
If your first choice is closed upon receipt of application – you will be placed in your second, third, fourth choice if applicable based on available sessions or unless noted on your application. If camp is closed or no alternative session is available, your deposit will be returned.
NOTE: Our bank is in San Antonio. Camp is held on the UT - Austin campus. Registrations are not taken over the phone.
If paying by check, please note the checking account holder's driver's license state and number on the check.
Questions should be directed
to:
Jon Alter, Director
Longhorns Swim Camp
The University of Texas at Austin
Intercollegiate Athletics
P.O. Box 7399
Austin, TX 78713-7399
phone: 512/475-8652
fax: 512/475-8739
e-mail: longhornswimcamp@athletics.utexas.edu
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CAMP FEES
Resident camper fees are $745 per session. For those staying more than one week, there is $65 charge for the
weekend stay. Day camper fees are $645 per session. Balance of camp fees are due by a May 1, 2008.
After May 1, the remaining balance must be made payable by cashier's check,
money order or credit card, and a $25 late fee is charged. ALL camp fees
must be paid and forms submitted prior to arrival at camp. Camp fees not paid by May 17, 2008
will forfeit camp space. Fees cannot be paid at check-in. Camp fees cannot be paid in cash.
MEDICAL EXAM, HEALTH CARE & INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS
A physician’s statement of camper’s ability to participate
in camp and proof of medical insurance is required. No one may attend camp without insurance. Physicals completed after June 1, 2007 are acceptable, and must be dated within one year of the camper's session date. School/sports physicals may be substituted. Campers’ parents
or guardians will be billed for all medical services not covered by insurance
rendered by The University of Texas Student Health Care Center, Texas Sports
and Family Medicine, or a local Austin hospital. Camp forms will be enclosed
in your pre-registration packet. All medical forms are
available on the "Camp Registration" page at this Web site.
THE TRAINING PROGRAM
Training at the Longhorns Swim Camp focuses upon intensive long-course conditioning
and thorough stroke instruction and analysis. Camp is divided
into four challenging ability groupings based on age and 100-yard freestyle time. One-hour daily sessions focusing
on swim-specific dryland and strength training exercises. Long course training varies from one to two hours daily depending
on ability level. Two 90-minute daily sessions focus specifically on
technique work. Stroke drills, as well as start and turn
mechanics are included along with classroom sessions and underwater video analysis of each swimmer.
In addition, elite training sessions are available to those campers who the head coaches feel would benefit from while at camp. For more information on Elite Training
sessions, please see the FAQs on this Web site, or contact
Jon Alter, camp director. A typical daily schedule may be downloaded from the Registration page and is included in the pre-registration packet.
GUEST
COACHES & SPEAKERS
The
2008 Longhorns Swim Camp is proud to feature six Olympic gold medalists as part of its camp staff.
We welcome back 2004 Olympic gold medalists Ian Crocker, Brendan Hansen, and Neil Walker, and Aaron Peirsol as guest coaches. 2004 Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry also returns as a featured guest speaker! Josh Davis, three-time Olympic gold medalist, returns for his 12th year with the Camp, and will be coaching the Friday morning training session.
FACILITIES
All pool sessions are held
at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on The University of Texas at Austin
campus. Ranked by Sports Illustrated (October, 2002) as the second fastest
pool in the United States, it is one of the premier competitive aquatic facilities
in the world. Since its completion in 1977, there have been numerous American
and World records set in its waters, and is home to 18 NCAA national team champions. The competition pool is nine feet deep, 50 meters by 25 yards, and
can create either eight 50-meter lanes or 22 25-yard lanes. Movable, power-operated
bulkheads can create one of the fastest pools in the world. The diving pool
is 18 feet deep, 25 yards by 25 meters, and can create 10 lanes.
EQUIPMENT
Campers should bring all personal swimming gear — suits, goggles, caps,
plenty of towels, and a combination lock. Training equipment (kickboard, fins,
etc.) should be left at home. Casual clothes (T-shirts, shorts, etc.) and athletic
tennis shoes are required for dryland exercises. Campers also need an alarm
clock, bed linens (twin sheets - long), blanket or sleeping bag, personal toiletries, water bottle, plenty of comfortable shorts, t-shirts, socks, towels, sturdy athletic shoes, and a pillow.
For those who wear caps, writing the camper’s first name on the cap in
block letters helps the coaches get to know the campers faster. Lockers are available for rent at the Jamail Texas Swimming Center for a $37 per session fee. Locker rental information is included in the pre-registration packet and may also be purchased during on-line registration.
ROOM AND BOARD
Campers are housed two per room in Dobie Center, a privately owned high-rise
dormitory within walking distance of the Jamail Texas Swimming Center and
adjacent to the UT campus at 21st and Guadalupe. Each room has a private bath
and refrigerator. Campers may bring snacks and drinks to keep in their rooms. Dobie also features an outdoor pool, sports courts, and
game room for on-site recreation. The dining hall is adjacent to the main
building and offers a variety of foods on an all-you-can-eat basis for a well-rounded,
balanced diet.
ROOMMATES and SUITEMATES
Every reasonable effort is made to assign compatible roommates. Advance
requests for specific roommates are welcomed, but cannot be guaranteed. Roommate
requests must match. Do not list more than one person for a roommate nor more
than two people for suitemates. All roommates are assigned according to age
no more than two years difference. It is recommended that roommates/suitemates
send their registrations together or register on-line at the same time to try and be in the same session.
CHECKING IN & OUT
Check-in occurs on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. each session. Campers traveling by air
should plan to arrive before 4 p.m. The final camp activity concludes by Noon on Fridays. All campers check out by 2 p.m. on
Friday. Air departures should be made between 2-6 p.m. Campers will be supervised
until their departure.
*Exceptions to Check-in and Check-out times:
SESSION 1: Friday, June 6: check-out will be in the morning (specific times in the pre-registration packet and posted on the website). Campers will swim from 6-8 a.m. due to the Senior Circuit Championships meet being hosted at the pool.
SESSION 2: Sunday, June 8: Regular check-in time of 2-5 p.m. still applies. Campers will not swim Sunday evening due to the Senior Circuit Championships finals session at the pool. We will watch finals as a camp. This meet is a last chance qualifying meet for Olympic Trials. It's also a great opportunity to watch many current and potential Olympians race before Trials!
TRANSPORTATION
Specific information is included in the pre-registration packet. The camp
provides ground transportation to or from Austin Bergstrom International Airport for a
$25 one-way or $35 round-trip fee. A transportation request form is included in the pre-registration
packet, and also can be found on the "Camp Registration" page at this Web site.
SUPERVISION
Experienced and mature male and female coaches/counselors provide 24-hour
supervision for all campers, including weekends for those staying more
than one session. All employees have passed a background check conducted by
the
University of Texas Human Resources Department.
CAMP MERCHANDISE
Texas Swimming apparel is availabale for pre-order on the registration form or during on-line registration. These items MUST be pre-ordered when either paying the initial deposit, remaining balance, or both. Merchandise will not be available at camp or after all camp registration fees have been paid. Merchandise will be delivered upon arrival at camp. There are no refunds on camp merchandise.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Planned recreational activities are available Monday-Thursday between 3:30-5
p.m. and after the evening stroke session. For multiple session campers, weekend
activities are planned including a Saturday training session and short side trips in Austin for their enjoyment.
In the past, some of the activities have included scavenger hunt, Olympic
and National Team member celebrity night, and t-shirt tye-dye night.
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