Alberta Speed Skating

Canmore Summer Camp
July 2-7, 2017 

Canmore Summer Camp Dates:  
Sunday,  July 2 to Friday July 7,  2017        

Early Registration Deadline:  Sunday, May 15, 2017 at midnight (after this date the registration for spots in the Alpine Club Accommodation will be open to non-Alberta skaters). We have room for 27 athletes in the Main Clubhouse and there will be 5 coaches / support people staying at the Main Clubhouse.

We will accept a total of 50 athlete participants to the camp; fees are reduced for off-site participants. 

Fees:

• Full accommodation and meals:  $250
• Camp only (no accommodation or meals):  $80
• Inline rentals: $15 

Meals only (optional for those staying off-site):     

• Breakfasts (covers 5 breakfasts): $25
• Lunches (covers 5 lunches): $30
• Dinners (covers 5 dinners): $35

Meeting Time: 
Sunday July 2, 12:30 p.m. at the Main Clubhouse at the Alpine Club (bring your own lunch for Sunday)

End of Camp Pick up Time:   
Friday, July 7, 1:00 p.m. at the Main Clubhouse or Friday, July 7, 3:30 p.m. at the Olympic Oval Sport Medicine Parking Lot.  We will be able to bring some athletes, bikes and their bags back to the University of Calgary on Friday.

Accommodation:

We have room for 27 athletes in the Main Clubhouse and there will be 5 coaches / support people staying at the Main Clubhouse. We will accept a total of 50 athlete participants to the camp; fees are reduced for off-site participants.

Camp participants not able to book accommodation for the camp in the Main Clubhouse might be able to reserve their own spots in the Bell Cabin of the Alpine Club. This cabin is not reserved for our group, but should have some availability; the rental fees for Bell Cabin space are payable to the Alpine Club, not to AASSA. Those participants staying in the Bell Cabin may still eat meals with and be able to access the Main Clubhouse in-between training; fees for meal plans are outlined below. AASSA will not be providing a parent or chaperone in the Bell Cabin.

Due to the limited number of spots available for athletes, there will be no available room for parents (other than coaches) at the camp.

Those skaters who do not end up staying in the Alpine Club can still take part in the camp and can choose to bring their own lunches or they can also choose to access meals served at the main clubhouse. Please fill out all applicable fields in the registration form.

Alternate Accommodation Options:

Bell Cabin at Alpine Club:  403.678.3200

Camping Options:                

http://www.springcreekrv.ca
http://www.wapiticamping.com/
http://www.bowvalleycampgrounds.com/cgrounds.html

There are also numerous hotel options in the Canmore area.

Camp Outline:  

This camp is geared towards two levels of training groups. One is T2T focused and the other is for advanced T2T and Junior skaters. Training volume will be adjusted for the two levels of groups. As the focus will be on longer duration aerobic training please ensure the athletes are capable of at least 90 minute bike rides, 2-3 hour hikes, and 60-90 minute in-line or dry-land sessions. The intent is for the athletes to enjoy their experience and be challenged. We will be doing 2 sessions each day using these types of activities, and although it is mostly low intensity, it is important that they are not overwhelmed by the amount of training. Coaches and parents please use your discretion for younger T2T athletes. Please contact Mike Marshall to inquire about younger athletes being ready.

Camp  Schedule       (events may be switched due to weather forecast) Times are departure times from the Alpine Club Sunday, July 2: Sunday Afternoon: 1:00pm check in at Alpine Club 1:30pm orientation meeting 2:00pm unpack 2:30pm to Canmore for Scavenger Hunt Monday, July 3: Monday Morning -   9:30am Nordic Center Bike Relay Monday Afternoon  -  1:30pm Dryland and Games Tuesday, July 4: Tuesday Morning  - 9:00am Legacy Trail In-Line Tuesday Afternoon  -  1:30pm Ha Ling Hike Wednesday, July 5: Wednesday Morning -  9:00am Sulphur Mountain Hike / Run Wednesday Afternoon -  2:00pm Swim @ Quarry Lake Thursday, July 6: Thursday Morning -  9:00am Norquay Bike Hill Climb Thursday Afternoon -  1:30pm Aerobic Dryland / Games Friday, July 7: Friday Morning -  9:30am Vermillion Lake Road, Inline Friday Afternoon -  12:30pm Pick Up Time at Alpine Club -  3:00pm Time for Alternate Pick-Up at Olympic Oval

Athletes will be placed onto teams and each activity earns points for their team. Prizes will be given to the winning team at the end of the week. There are also individual prizes for Female and Male T2T and Junior categories. An Overall male and female Champion is also awarded.

Things to bring:  

• Running shoes
• Clothes for 5 days of dry-land training
• Mountain bike
• Bike helmet
• Bike shorts (recommended)
• Water bottle
• In-line skates
• Wrist, knee, elbow pads for in-line (comes with in-line rental)
• Shoes and clothes for hiking
• Back pack (day pack)
• Rain gear (jacket and pants)
• Gloves and toque
• Alberta Medical Card
• Spare tubes for bike and/or a patch kit
• Swim suit
• Soap, shampoo and sun screen
• Bear spray
• Towels (they supply towels but can run short)

Pillows and sheets are provided for skaters staying at the Alpine Club.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order. You can have it checked and serviced at your local bike store. If its condition is questionable, borrowing from a friend or a rental may be a better option. There are bike rental options in Calgary at Sports Rent or at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

 

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