| July 22 - 26, 2007 |
Expert Instruction for all pole vaulters by some of the very best coaches in the event ever!!
| Enjoy Five days of expert training and instruction in scenic Knoxville -
Home of the Vols and Lady Vols!
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| | | Location | The Lady Vols Pole Vault Camp is held on the beautiful University of Tennessee campus
utilizing the world-class Tom Black Track | | About the Camp Directors |  | David Job Back for his fifth season in charge of the Lady Vol pole vaulters is former University of Tennessee record-holder David Job. A native of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Job previously spent 17 years coaching high school vaulters throughout the Knoxville metropolitan area before lending his expertise to the Big Orange program in 2003. The past five seasons have seen him develop school-record-setting athletes as well as SEC scorers and NCAA qualifiers. In 2004, sophomore Jessica Reust took that a step further, blossoming into the school's top vaulter outdoors, winning the SEC Outdoor title and advancing to the NCAA Championship meet in June. |  | Jim Bemiller began his coaching career as an assistant football and track coach in Mansfield Ohio at Malabar High School. He then coached the pole vault at The University of Tennessee from 1986-2005. He is the coach of the 2004 Olympic champion in the pole vault, Timothy Mack, and has coached athletes in the pole vault who have won 5 NCAA Championships, 15 Southeastern Conference Championships, 28 All America Certificates, and hold the SEC, NCAA, World Athletic Final and Olympic records. Tennessee alumni also hold the meet records in the pole vault at the Penn Relays, Mt. Sac Relays and Sea Ray Relays. UT Alumni have won the last three U.S. Olympic Trials, the gold medal in the Athens Olympic Games and the silver medal in the Sydney Olympic Games. |  | David Johnston is our special guest coach. David , a collegiate All American himself, as been coaching the pole vault since 1969. Coach of several Olympic and World-Class Track and Field athletes, including the 1984 Silver Medalist in the Pole Vault (Mike Tully 19'2"), the Canadian Olympian and National record holder in the Pole vault, NCAA All-American's in the men's and women's Javelin (Raul Bradstock - 299'-11" British Olympian), Decathlon, Triple Jump (NCAA fourth and sixth @54'), Long Jump and Pole Vault. | | | | Welcome Campers!! | | Our objective is to make it a fun week. You will have access to some of the best coaches and facilities in the world. We will work hard and you will learn things that you cannot experience any where else. We welcome the beginner, the intermediate and advanced high school pole vaulters. We also welcome any collegiate vaulters that need help with any aspect of their vault. You will know exactly how to get your steps with certainty and develop your off the ground skills. Register now and get in on the fun of improving your pole vault performance! We look forward to coaching you and hope that you are as excited as we are about the opportunity our camp provides. |
Each Camper Receives: -
Two Camp T-Shirts -
Camp Group Photo
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| About the Camp | | The Lady Vols Pole Vault Camp is conducted by: | David Job - UT Lady Volunteer Pole Vault Coach
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Jim Bemiller - UT Sport Management Professor and the current Olympic Record holder's coach, Tim Mack (PR 19-8 ¾) and coach of the collegiate record holder Lawrence Johnson (PR 19-7 ½).
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David Johnston (DJ) - the coach of several former Olympic Vaulters, collegiate vaulters and high school vaulters.
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and a staff of outstanding Vol & Lady Vol athletes.
| | We offer one camp this summer, designed for young men and women ages 12 to 22. The camp will improve performances for all levels of athletes. If you are preparing for the AAU Junior Olympics in Knoxville, this camp is for you. Special attention will be placed on speed and runway performance and getting your steps perfected. It is NOT permissible for boosters to provide expenses for individuals to attend any of the Tennessee Sport Camps. Expenses include, but are not limited to, lodging, meals, transportation and/or camp tuition. | | | | Costs | - Cost for the Day Campers is ...........$400
- Cost for the Overnight Campers is ....$500
- Resident HS or College Coach is......$350
- Day HS or College Coach is............$250
A $100 for Day Camp non-refundable deposit and a $150 for Overnight Camp non-refundable deposit must accompany all applications to reserve a space. Space is limited and is on a first come first served basis. The balance will be due upon arrival at camp. | | |
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| Registration |
| When we receive your application, you will be mailed further information concerning registration details. To secure a spot at camp, and allow time for processing, please submit your application and deposit to us postmarked by July 16, 2007.. |
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| Meals |
| Overnight campers will receive Dinner on Sunday, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Monday through Wednesday and Breakfast on Thursday. Day campers will receive Lunch Monday through Wednesday. |
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| Accomodations |
| Overnight campers will be housed two to a room in an air-conditioned dormitory on campus. Campers will have coaches living on the floors with them and will be under constant supervision.
LOST KEYS: a key to the dormitory room will be issued to each camper. A fee of $25 will be charged for lost keys. |
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| Equipment Needed |
| (please mark all equipment) |
- Overnight campers need towels, pillows and bed linens for single bed (blanket, etc.)
- Practice gear, shorts, spikes, shoes, and sunscreen and toilet articles.
- Alarm clock, swimsuit, spending money ($40 should be sufficient for overnight campers.)
- Casual clothes (jeans, shorts for free time wear)
- Change for game room and concession stand.
- Bring your own poles!
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| Insurance / Medical Care |
| Insurance coverage is provided by the camp and is included in the camp tuition fee. A doctor is on call and hospital and student health facilities are readily accessible. Because of the rigorous daily schedule, each camper should come to camp in top physical condition. Every conceivable effort is made to protect each camper's health and safety through training of staff and constant inspections of equipment and instructions of campers. Safety is our primary concern. |
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| | | Ages | | Boys and Girls 12 years old to masters level pole vaulters. | | Daily Schedule | | The daily schedule is from 9 am till 8:30 in the evening | | Sample of Daily Schedule | (Except Sunday, July 22)
| | 7:30 a.m. | Wake Up | | 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | | 9:00 a.m. | At Track -- Warm Up | | 9:30 a.m. | First Technique Session | | 11:30 a.m. | Break for Lunch | | 1:30 p.m. | "Lecture" (Chalk Talk) | | 2:00 p.m. | Second Technique Session | | 3:45 p.m. | Break -- Leave Track | | 4:00 p.m. | Free Time (pool, rest, etc.) | | 5:30 p.m. | Dinner | | 7:00 p.m. | Activity (Film review, Q and A, movies) | | 10:30 p.m. | Report to your floor for lights out | | 11:00 p.m. | Lights Out | | | |
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| Check In |
| For Overnight Camp and Day Camp will be at a UT residence Hall to be announced. The time for check in is between 2-4 PM on Sunday July 22. |
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| Check Out |
| Check out will be at 11:30 a.m. on the final day of camp - Thursday, July 26th. Parent Pickup during these hours at the place of registration. |
