USEF VALTING HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING CAMP
- HOSTED BY: The United States Equestrian Federation (second training camp of the 2007 season)
- DATE: May 5-6, 2007
- LOCATION: in the San Francisco Bay Area
- CLINICIANS: Three World Champions
- Tanja Benedetto
- Megan Benjamin
- Devon Maitozo
- Additionally, Samantha Smith will work on flight exercises
- UPDATES: Details on the schedule and location will be posted as soon as available
- DEADLINE: All applications must be received by March 28th
- Applications may be emailed to plane@usef.org or faxed or sent via US Mail
- No late applications will be accepted
- PARTICIPANTS: Maximum of 20 vaulters
- Focus to promote silver level vaulters' participation in training camps
- Vaulters will be split into two levels, then be divided into small groups to ensure that individualized instruction can be given
- SELECTION: based on the Silver and High Performance Ranking Lists, as well as past performance in camps, international experience and fitness.
- Team and first year silver vaulters are asked to submit Bronze or Team compulsory score sheets with their applications
- As with the January camp a fitness exam will be given.
- Your results from January's fitness exam will be compared to the May camp results
- FITNESS TEST: To participate in the May USEF camp, all vaulters:
- must have a clear understanding of the technical exercises and the ability to perform them
- must have a clear understanding of the technical exercises and the ability to perform them
- must be able to jog/run 3 miles
- must be able to hold a handstand for 30 seconds
- must be able to hold plank position (push up position, but on elbows) for 90 seconds without sagging
- must be able to balance in a single leg stand while standing on the ball of the foot for one minute on each leg
- must be able to stand on one leg while holding the other out at a 90 degree angle for 30 seconds
- must be able to complete 30 full push ups without stopping
- must be able to hold squat position with thighs parallel to the floor for 1 minute
- GRANTS: There will be a small number of travel grants available. Please indicate your needs on the application
- FEE: $125 per person. Checks should be made payable USEF and sent to Pam Lane, Director of Vaulting Activities, PO Box 83, Gladstone, NJ 07934
- QUESTIONS: Please don't hesitate to contact Pam Lane if you have any questions:(908) 326-1153, plane@usef.org.