Two-day children’s camp with Olympic Star Athletes
September 30th to October 1, 2006 (Saturday & Sunday)
United States Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista
“It’s Impossible to fail, UNLESS You Quit”- SB
WHO: Boys and girls ages 8 to 17
WHAT: USA Track And Field “Be A Champion” Sports Camp
COST: $79.00 per child, siblings receive a 20% discount each ($54.20)
 You don’t have to be a track athlete to come...
You just have to “Be A Champion”
Camp Features
Gail Devers, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist and San Diego native will be the inspirational speaker for the two day Be a Champion Sports Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Also attending will be San Diego native Monique Henderson and several other professional athletes.
On Saturday, participants (ages 8 to 17) will learn to throw the javelin, long jump, hurdle and sprint with Olympic Athletes and receive special world-class coaching. On Sunday families are invited to come out to the Olympic Training Center and hear Gail Devers speak and sign autographs. Family Day will include a presentation on healthy lifestyles for the entire family, exercise tips for mom and dad, a tour of the Olympic Training Center,
shopping at the Olympic Spirit store and various other fun filled activities.
“This is more than a sports camp, the goal of this event is to instill a sense of accomplishment and enthusiasm for exercise and the importance of a healthy lifestyle as demonstrated by Olympic Athletes,” Shelia Burrell, Two-time Olympian and camp director said. “The message is that it is impossible to fail, unless you quit.” This camp will also be an opportunity to bring awareness to the World’s top track and field athletes such as
Allyson Felix,
The "Be A Champion" Pledge
I COMMIT to being physically fit,
and I will lead a HEALTHY lifestyle.
I will have a positive ATTITUDE,
and through strong MOTIVATION,
I will work hard and take PRIDE
in everything I say and do.
I will stay in school, because INTELLIGENCE is power,
and strive to OVERCOME the adversity I will face, and
I will be honest and drug-free, knowing cheaters NEVER win.
I am a Champion!
September 30th to October 1, 2006
Schedule
Saturday
7:15am – 7:45am Registration: Visitors Center Packet Pick-Up
7:45am – 8:00am Opening Remarks about purpose of camp and purpose of the
weekend. Introduce Coaches and Acknowledge OTC
8:15am – 10:00am 1st. Session (Warm Up/Drills, Long Jump)
2nd. Session (Warm Up/Drills, Middle Distance)
10:15am – 12:00pm Classroom (Character Education Video, Activities, Athlete Q &A)
(Autumn)
12:15pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm – 1:45pm Discussion – Anti-Doping (on the track)
1:55pm – 3:45pm 3rd. Session (Warm Up/Drills, Hurdles)
4th. Session (Warm Up/Drills, Throws)
4:00pm Parent Pick Up, Visitors Center
Saturday – Closing Ceremonies – Family Day
Sponsors Welcome
9:00am – 9:20am Introductions, Acknowledgment of Supporters (Visitors Center)
9:20am – 9:25am Introduce Speaker - Shelia
9:25am – 9:55am Healthy Lifestyles – Presentation for Parents and Kids (Q&A)
Snacks Available
10:00am – 12:15pm Activities: Family Exercise/Activity, Character Education Project
Displays, Shopping at Visitors Center, Site mini-tour,
12:15pm – 12:20pm Introduce Gail and other athletes - Shelia
12:20pm – 1:00pm Inspirational/Motivational Speaker, Gail Devers
1:05pm – 1:30pm Meet and Greet with Athletes, Autographs
1:35pm – 1:50pm USA Track and Field Highlight Video
1:50pm – 2:00pm Closing Comments…….. The End - Shelia
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