New England Swimming Distance/Open Water Camp

NEW ENGLAND SWIMMING DISTANCE/OPEN WATER SWIMMING CAMPS

Camp 1: September 9-11, 2005 (Cancelled)

Camp 2: October 7-9, 2005 (Cancelled)

Camp 3: November 11-13, 2005

Co-Sponsored by HAVERHILL SWIMMING (TNT)

Sanction Number: NE-05-54-C

NOTE: The October 7-9 camp has been CANCELLED. If you already signed up for the October camp, please contact Carlton Cronin to arrange for a spot in the November camp. Swimmers who were signed up for the October camp will have first choice of slots for the November camp.

Camp Swimmer Application (Adobe PDF)

Camp Coach Application (Adobe PDF)
Note: Coaches will receive stpiends of $300 for the head coach and $200 for the assistant coaches.

The purpose of the camps is to provide the membership of New England Swimming with an excellent opportunity to train for the distance events and open water swimming.

The main goals are:

Offer the swimmers an opportunity to train with swimmers from other clubs who share the same interest.
Train in a format that many teams currently are unable to, enhancing the training sessions.
Improve distance swimming in New England.
Introduce swimmers to Open Water Swimming.
Form new and/or build better relationships, providing support for each other.
Give the coaches a chance to learn and share ideas regarding distance and open water.
Improve the coaches’ networking in New England.
Enhance the image of New England Swimming by providing monetary funding for training for the membership.

There will be three camps: September 9-11, 2005

October 7-9, 2005

November 11-13, 2005

All camps will be held at the Charles C. White Pool, Haverhill (MA) High School.

CAMP DIRECTOR: Carlton Cronin, New England Distance/Open Water Chair.

CAMP FORMAT: Friday Check in 6:00-6:30 pm

First Practice Session 6:30-8:30 pm

Saturday Second Practice Session 8:00-11:00 am

Third Practice Session 4:00-7:00 pm

Sunday Fourth Practice Session 7:30-10:30 am

Fifth Practice Session 3:30-6:30 pm

Attendees are expected to stay the entire time and stay on site in accommodations provided and/or approved by the Camp Director.

Camp in September will include an open water swim. There will be an open water swim scheduled in October, weather permitting. No open water swim is scheduled in November.

HOUSING: Swimmers will be staying at the Comfort Suites, 106 Bank Road, Haverhill, MA 01832, (978-374-7755) which is conveniently located 3 minutes from the pool. Coaches will be staying at the hotel and will serve as chaperones during the camp. All swimmers are expected to behave appropriately during the camp. Directions: I-495 to exit 49 (route 110, River Street). Go east 0.5 mile past the 99 Restaurant and Dunkin Donuts. Turn right onto Bank Road. Hotel entrance is on the right.

MEALS: A deluxe continental breakfast is included and other meals will be at local restaurants. Quick nutritional snacks will be provided during training sessions. Meals are included in the fee.

TRANSPORTATION: Each athlete provides his/her transportation to and from camp. Transportation will be provided for swimmers and coaching staff to and from the pool and also to all restaurants.

COST: The cost of each camp will be $200 per swimmer. This includes 2 night stays, all pool fees, transportation during the camp, meals, and a t-shirt. Campers should bring money for any additional needs they may require.

All applicants must be USA Swimming registered. Selected applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Coaches of teams who are represented at the camp are encouraged to apply for coaching positions. Selected coaches will receive a stipend. The Camp Director will choose the coaching staff. The goal of each camp is to have approximately 30 spots for distance swimmers with 15 additional optional spots.

For further information, please contact Carlton Cronin, 978-521-4751 or croninsic@aol.com.