fighting illini camps - girls gymnastics 2015

The purpose of the Fighting Illini Girls Gymnastics Camp is to expose developing gymnasts to all facets of gymnastics in a positive environment. We welcome all levels interested in learning and training in a safe setting away from their normal year-round facility. Last year, campers ranged from novice to Level 10.

During camp, athletes are exposed to various teaching techniques, progressions and philosophies from a diversified staff, including: club and high school coaches, college coaches and our very own ILLINI coaching staff and athletes. Each gymnast is screened and placed into a group based on skill level and age. This allows our camp coaches to tailor the workouts to meet individual needs, while at the same time places the gymnasts in a conducive peer environment.

Practice sessions touch on confidence, safety awareness, discipline, time management, goal setting and creativity. In addition to seven hours a day of gymnastics practice, the Fighting Illini Girls Gymnastics Camp offers planned activities in the evening to give campers time outside the gym to hang out with their friends and make new ones.

Enrollment is limited to ensure each camper receives personalized instruction. Coach Landrus coaches campers every session and oversees all training sessions.

ELIGIBILITY Open to any and all girls ages 8-18.

REGISTRATION Check in is on the first day of camp. The first meal is dinner. Specific check in/out information will be sent with the confirmation and can be found on the website: www.fightingillini.com/camps.

CAMP FEES Resident: fees include four nights lodging, meals, instruction, recreation, and a camp t-shirt. Commuters: Lunch is included in the camp cost, along with dinner three of the four evenings. Breakfast and dinner on Sunday can be purchased at check in or a camper may leave with a parent or guardian during the dinner meal and RETURN for the evening session.

PERSONAL NEEDS Several leotards, grips (if you wear them), a pair of running shoes, athletic tape, a warm sweatshirt or light jacket, rain gear, laundry bag, swimming suit, sunscreen, toiletries, a pillow, bed linens, blanket or sleeping bag, towels, washcloth and soap.

See our 2014 camp photos at: www.fightingillini.com/camps/

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DAILY SCHEDULE 7:00 a.m. Wake-up 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. First instruction period 11:45 a.m. Lunch break 1:30 p.m. Second instruction

period 4:00 p.m. Swimming or free time 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30-10:30 p.m. Evening activities – open

workout, mini-olympics, lip sync, and much, much more

10:30 p.m. Bed check 11:00 p.m. Lights out

SIGN UP TODAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT!

GIRLS GYMNASTICSJune 20–24 • Resident: $495 • Commuter: $410

TRAINING FACILITIESKenney Gym is home to both the Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics teams. It is an excellent environment for campers to improve their gymnastics ability. It includes a variety of FIG specification equipment including four balance beams, two sets of uneven bars, a pit bar, two vaulting tables, a Palmer spring floor and a tumble track. Additionally, our foam pit is utilized for vault, tumbling and bar dismounts.

ILLINOIS. OUR STATE. OUR TEAM.

For more information or to register, visit our website at www.fightingillini.com/camps or e-mail us at [email protected]

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BROMLEY RESIDENCE HALL• Easy walk from training venues• 24 hour reception desk• Air conditioned rooms• Private bathroom per suite• Swimming pool with lifeguard• Resident assistants on every

floor• Large TV lounge for movies

____________________________________________________________________________ Camper’s Name

____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name

____________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Emergency Phone

____________________________________________________________________________ Email Address

____________________________________________________________________________ Address

____________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth 2015–2016 Grade Current Age

____________________________________________________________________________ 2015–2016 School

____________________________________________________________________________ Highest level of competition in 2014-2015

Are you a returning Fighting Illini Camper? Yes No

T-Shirt Size: Child: large

Adult: small medium large x-large

“I hereby acknowledge that participation in the camp and related activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury or loss that might be sustained by my child. In consideration for accepting my child into the camp, I assume all risk of injury and loss that may be suffered by me or my child and release and forever discharge the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, its officers, employees and agents from any and all known liability of whatever kind or nature, arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen body and personal injuries, including death, property damage and the consequenc-es therefore resulting from the registrant’s participation in or involvement with this camp or presence on University property, including any failure of equipment or defect in the premises, except to the extent caused solely by the willful and wanton misconduct of the University.

I give permission to the University of Illinois to take photographs and videos of my child during the course of the camp activities. These photographs may be used for publicity purposes by the University of Illinois.”

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Parent / Legal Guardian signature

Please check the camp you wish to attend: Resident Camp $495 Commuter Camp $410

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

Cash Check (payable to University of Illinois) Money Order

Credit Card: MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

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2015 GIRLS GYMNASTICS CAMP APPLICATION

MAIL TO:University of Illinois

Sport Camps & Clinics1700 South Fourth

Champaign, IL 61820

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

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Paymode_____________ Payment_____________

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ATTENTION CAMPERSGeneral camp information along with a statement, a confirmation letter, a map with directions and a medical release form are mailed upon the enrollment. Please allow 5-7 days processing prior to the mailing of confirmation materials. If you prefer to pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, please complete the credit card information required on the application or visit our website at: www.fightingillini.com/camps. If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to the ‘University of Illinois’ and write the participant’s FULL NAME on the check. Please mail the completed application form and FULL payment to the processing center, University of Illinois, Office of Sport Camps & Clinics, 1700 South Fourth, Champaign, IL 61820.

CANCELLATION/REFUND/NSF POLICY: ALL refund requests need to be submitted in writing using the ‘Refund Request Form’ found on the website or by calling the camps office (217-244-7278). Your camp cost, less a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee, is refunded without question if you cancel at least one week prior to the registration date. At any time after that date, refunds (less the $50 non-refundable fee) are made for medical reasons only and a signed statement from your physician must accompany the written request. If a cancellation request is not received by the last day of instruction, a refund is not issued. Campers who must leave during camp due to an illness or injury verified by our medical personnel will receive a refund (written request is necessary). Refunds are not given to campers who voluntarily leave camp or who are sent home for disciplinary reasons. REFUNDS, FOR ANY REASON, ARE NOT ISSUED AFTER AUGUST 31, 2015.

NSF Checks submitted to the office are subject to a $30 return check fee. This fee is assessed in addition to the face value of the check.

CAMPER DESCRIPTION: Commuter Camper is defined as a camper that is not staying in the residence hall. This camper participates in all camp activities. They must provide their own transportation to and from camp each day. Lunch is included in the commuter fee for those camps where meals are served. Additional meals included in the commuter cost vary from camp to camp. Passes for the remaining meals are available for purchase at check-in. Resident Camper is defined as a camper staying overnight for the duration of camp. All meals are included.

MEET THE COACHES

ACCOMMODATIONSKIM LANDRUS – CAMP DIRECTOR

Kim Landrus, who is in her 13th year as a coach for the Illini, was named the head coach for the Illinois women’s gymnastics team after spending the previous eight years as assistant, associate head, and interim head coach. Landrus has had much success during her tenure on the Illinois staff. Career highlights at Illinois include:

• A top 25 ranking for nine consecutive years (2006-2014) with a 2014 national ranking of 11th

• NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (2009)

• Four NCAA National appearances (2009, 2011, 2013 and 2014)

• Eleven straight NCAA Regional appearances from 2004-2014

• The top ten team scores in the Illinois record books since her arrival

• Six All-American awards in a single season, the most in school history (2011)• Eight NCAA Regional event titles (bar: 1, beam: 4, floor: 1, All-Around: 2) • Two NCAA All-Americans on the balance beam (2008 and 2009)

• Big Ten Balance Beam Champion (2008 and 2012)

• NCAA South Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year (2005)

JACOB LEE

Jacob Lee enters his first season as assistant coach for the women’s gymnastics program after considerable familiarity in the Big Ten as an athlete and coach. Lee spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa coaching vault, bars, and floor. Lee’s primary coaching duties for the Illini will be on the uneven bars, while sharing his expertise on the other events. Career coaching highlights include:

• An NCAA Regional appearance in his first season at Iowa (2013)

• A No. 21 national ranking on floor exercise (2013)

• A total of six gymnasts qualified for NCAA Regionals (2014)

Camp information available at: www.fightingillini.com/campsFor more information phone: 217-244-7278

CHAD WIEST

Chad Wiest returned to his alma mater in 2014 and enters his second season as the assistant coach for the women’s gymnastics program. Wiest graduated from Illinois in 2011 with a recreation, sport and tourism degree and spent two seasons as the vault and floor exercise coach at Bowling Green University. Wiest resumes that role with the Orange and Blue. Career coaching highlights include:

• Highest regional qualifying score in over ten years on both vault and floor (2014)

• Three Illini in the top 100 on floor (2014)• Three of the top four vault scores in school history, including the all-

time program record of 49.425 (2014)• A perfect 10 on vault (2014)• A MAC vault champion (2013)• An integral part of helping the Falcons improve their regional

qualifying score by more than three points (2012)

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