Programs
Synchronized Skating Camps
Online registration is now available! https://www.regonline.com/2012lpsynchrocamp
Lake Placid is thrilled to be putting together another great year of synchronized skating programs. We recognize that it takes a lot to be a synchronized skater - turns have to be proficient, spins have to be fast, heads have to be sharp AND it all has to be in synch!
This year we have put together two great programs for synchronized skaters at all levels to improve their skills and have a great time in the process.
Synchronized Skating Camp - ALL LEVELS
With Team USA & World Junior Coach, Josh Babb
July 15-21, 2012 - $785 per person
(includes housing at the National Sports Academy and meals)
This session is for skaters of all levels. Skaters must be at least 10 years old.
Skaters will participate in daily on-ice sessions. The sessions will include individual skating skills, as well as, team skills. They will be able to improve upon their edge quality, turning ability and speed while also working on synchronized skating elements such as blocks, wheels, lines, circles and moves in the field.
Daily off-ice sessions will include fitness and dance training. Fitness classes are designed with skaters in mind and emphasize agility, speed, balance and core strength. Dance classes will vary on a day to day basis and include ballet, jazz and hip hop.
Skaters will also participate in off-ice seminars such as mental fitness, nutrition and the International Judging System (IJS).
There will be a demonstration for parents on Saturday afternoon.
Sample Schedule
**This is only a sample schedule and may change due to ice and instructor availability.
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am On-ice session
10:15am Fitness class
11:30am Dance class
12:45pm Lunch
1:30pm Mental Fitness seminar
2:45pm Stretch class
4:00pm On-ice session
6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Off-ice class
* Please note: Groups will be assigned according to level and age. Assignment of groups will be determined by the head coaches and LOC. Requests from parents will NOT be accepted.
High Performance Camp -
With Team USA & World Junior Coach, Josh Babb
July 1-7, 2012 and July 8-14. 2012 - $880 per person per week
(includes housing at the National Sports Academy and meals)
This session will be for skaters who have passed their INTERMEDIATE moves or above or have skated on a junior team for at least one year. Skaters must be at least 12 years old.
Skaters in this program will have daily on-ice sessions focusing on proper skating technique, difficult turns, posture and overall edge quality. They will then use what they have just improved upon and bring it to a team setting. The on-ice sessions as a team will work on all of the synchronized skating elements such as blocks, circles, wheels, lines, spins, moves in the field and moves in isolation.
Off-ice seminars will include a mental fitness session with a sports psychologist to work on goal setting, imagery and self-confidence. Other off-ice programs may include nutrition, leadership and the International Judging System.
Skaters will also have daily off-ice fitness and dance classes. The fitness classes are designed to enhance balance, core strength, speed and agility. Proper stretching technique and flexibility will also be emphasized. Dance classes will differ day to day and use techniques from ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern dance.
Individual skating & fitness evaluations. Skaters will have a chance to meet with the skating coaches to discuss their current skating ability, their improvement during the week and a plan to reach all of their goals. This will be done on a one on one basis towards the end of the week. There will also be fitness testing and again, they will have a chance to meet one on one to discuss a plan so they can take it to the next level.
Saturday afternoon there will be a demonstration for parents.
* Please note: Groups will be assigned according to level and age. Assignment of groups will be determined by the head coaches and LOC. Requests from parents will NOT be accepted.
Registration Fee: A $50 non-refundable registration fee will be assessed for all participants.
Drop Off, Pick Up, Saturday Staover: Please note that all of these camps have Sunday drop offs and Saturday pick ups. If you cannot pick your child up until Sunday, you must let us know in advance and there will be a $75 fee assessed. If you are planning on staying for two weeks in a row, the Saturday night stay is complementary.