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ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM 2000 Flagstaff Camp Program Printable Pre-registration form Bulletin # 46 / 2000, April 6, 2000 High Altitude Competition Series, Camp Program Flagstaff, Arizona, July 1 - July 9, 2000 Competition Program Meet #1 - Monday July 3rd Meet #2 - Tuesday July 4th Meet #3 - Thursday July 6th Meet #4 - Saturday July 8th Events - Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Jumps and Throws Relays - Men and women's 4x100m and 4x400m relays will be offered at the end of Meet #3 Location - The campus of Northern Arizona University, hosted by the High Altitude Sports Training Complex (HASTC) and Athletics Canada. Overall Camp Objectives To provide a significant international performance opportunity to developing international and national level athletes under ideal competition conditions. To foster a healthy international exchange of ideas, educational opportunity and social interaction between the coaches and athletes of Canada, the United States and NACAC Regional Associations. To provide a competitive time frame in the hosting of this annual Meet Series that can best prepare athletes in the North American environment to acquire personal development for both national and international challenges to come. Camp Objectives' for 2000 To better prepare our Olympic A or A+ qualifiers for the Olympic Games and to offer a competitive opportunity to other athletes attempting to obtain the selection standards prior to the Olympic Trials. To capitalize on the high performance training and competition environment to provide coaching education to coaches working with athletes at the National level. To offer an opportunity for other national athletes to improve their personal or seasonal bests, national rankings and national or provincial assistance criteria. General Competition Information Be Our Guests Athletics Canada would like to extend the opportunity for athletes from the USA and NACAC to join our Canadian athletes in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our hosts at NAU specifically cater to our needs with full meet service and administrative support. This will be our 4th year at this site. Flagstaff has an altitude of 7000 feet or 2134 metres, the average temperature during this time is 25 C / 75 F. The athletics facility and field event areas are in excellent shape. The discus and shot circles have just been recently moved into the main stadium. Last summer's series saw over 200 athletes and coaches participate achieving close to forty personal bests. Coaching Education Component Throughout the 9-day competition and training camp, learning opportunities will be provided for coaches in the following ways: . Event group specific video and LAVEG laser data analysis of athlete's performances . Specific event-group round-table discussions . Speed and Power Event Group related topics such as Nutrition, and Supplements, Long Term Athlete Development and Training, Strength and Proprioception Training, Psychology, how to break into the European athletic fixtures circuit, and Biomechanics led by experts in the field . Information on the domestic Canadian Speed Power program will be provided for the purpose of long term athlete and coach planning Athlete focussed seminars will also be provided and all athletes will be invited to participate in the seminars or coach education seminars. Detailed information on these sessions will be provided closer to the event. The Meet Entry Standards Canadian Athletes: We offer this opportunity in 2000 to athletes ranked in the top 20 nationally in track events and in the top 10 in field events. USA & Guest Athletes: The following Minimum Entry Standards must be obtained or surpassed in 2000. We ask that athletes from the USA contact their respective National Development Chairs (Women & Men) to explore participation and funding questions. Athletes from other countries should contact Athletics Canada directly. Event Men Women Event Men Women 100 10.40 11.70 Pole Vault 5.00 3.80 200m 21.20 23.80 High Jump 2.15 1.80 400m 46.80 54.00 Long Jump 7.70 6.10 100Mh X 14.00 Triple Jump 16.00 13.00 110Mh 14.00 X Discus 55.00 48.00 400Mh 51.50 59.00 Javelin 65.00 45.00 Hammer 60.00 55.00 Shot Put 16.00 14.00 Meet Entry Meet Entries will be conducted at the NAU Track & Field Stadium the afternoon before each competition from (4 to 6:00 pm). Athletes can enter as many events as they wish but will then declare their intention to compete 30 min. prior to the start of each race or field event. Races will then be drawn at this time. All heats on the track will run fast to slow seeded sections. Athletes Camp Fee: $US 60.00 There will be no entry fees for these competitions, but rather a camp participation fee, which contributes towards the NAU hosting costs for our group. This fee supports the HASTC Service Fee, T-shirt, unlimited event entries, meet hosting expenses and use of the track and weight room for training sessions. This fee will be collected at the Camp Registration Desk in Flagstaff at the CAMP HEADQUARTERS on Sunday July 2 from 2:00 pm to 8pm and during daily meet registration. Cash (US Dollars) will only be accepted at this time. No one may compete in this series without proper camp registration. Meet Schedule (Day 1 and Day 2) Meet #1 Monday July 3 Morning Session: Track Events 8:30 - 400m Hurdles - F & M 8:50 - 400m - F & M 9:20 - 100m - F & M * A Run 10:00 - 110m Hurdles - M * A run 100m Hurdles - F * A run Field Events 10:00 - Hammer - F & M Afternoon Session Field Events 2:00 - High Jump - F & M 3:00 - Pole Vault - F Pole Vault - M Evening Session Track Events 4:30 - 100m Hurdles - F * B run 110m Hurdles - M * B run 5:30 - 100m - F & M 6:00 - 200m - F & M Field Events 4:00 - Long Jump - F 4:00 - Shot Put - F & M 5:00 - Long Jump - M 6:00 - Javelin - F & M Meet #2 Tuesday July 4 Morning Session: Track Events 8:30 - 400m Hurdles - F & M 8:50 - 400m - F & M 9:20 - 100m - F & M * A Run 10:00 - 110m Hurdles - M * A run 100m Hurdles - F * A run Field Events 10:00 - Pole Vault - F Pole Vault - M Afternoon Session Field Events 2:00 - Hammer - F & M 3:00 - Discus - F & M Evening Session Track Events 4:30 - 100m Hurdles - F * B run 110m Hurdles - M * B run 5:30 - 100m - F & M * B run 6:00 - 200m - F & M 6:30 - 400m - F & M * B run Field Events 4:30 - High Jump - F & M 5:30 - Triple Jump - F & M 6:00 - Javelin - F & M Meet Schedule (Day 3 and Day 4) Meet #3 Thursday July 6 Morning Session: Track Events 8:30 - 400m Hurdles - F & M 8:50 - 400m - F & M 9:20 - 100m - F & M * A Run 10:00 - 110m Hurdles - M * A run 100m Hurdles - F * A run Field Events 10:00 - Hammer - F & M Triple Jump - F&M Pole Vault - M 11:00 - Afternoon Session Field Events 2:00 - High Jump - F & M 3:00 - Discus - F & M 3:00 - Pole Vault - F Evening Session Track Events 4:30 - 100m Hurdles - F * B run 5:00 - 110m Hurdles - M * B run 5:30 - 4 x 100m Relay - F & M 6:00 - 4 x 400m Relay - F & M 6:45 - 200m - F & M Field Events 4:00 - Long Jump - F 4:00 - Shot Put - F & M 5:00 - Long Jump - M 6:00 - Javelin - F & M Meet #4 Saturday July 8 Morning Session: Track Events 8:30 - 400m Hurdles - F & M 8:50 - 400m - F & M 9:20 - 100m - F & M * A Run 10:00 - 110m Hurdles - M * A run 100m Hurdles - F * A run Field Events 10:00- Long Jump - F Pole Vault - F Long Jump - M Afternoon Session Field Events 2:00 - Hammer - F & M 3:00 - Discus - F & M Pole Vault - M Evening Session Track Events 4:30 - 100m Hurdles - F * B run 110m Hurdles - M * B run 5:00 - 100m - F & M 5:30 - 200m - F & M 6:00 - 400m - F & M * B run Field Events 4:30 - High Jump - F & M 5:00 - Shot Put - F & M 5:30 - Triple Jump - F & M 6:00 - Javelin - F & M A&B runs in track events refer to the first or second run of this event during the same meet. Athletes may choose to participate in both runs (A&B) or only in one run (A or B). This should be indicated at the time of each meet's entry. This does not indicate ability levels. All track events will be grouped as seeded sections. Camp Travel Plans & Daily Agenda* Copy this information and keep it with you.... It contains all your necessary travel, accommodation information and contact numbers. Check with the Athletics Canada Web Site: www.athleticscanada.com for updates. Book your air travel ASAP ... all flights should be to Phoenix, Arizona. Please see the funding support criteria if you think you are eligible for support. No organized ground transportation will be provided to persons arriving directly in Flagstaff or outside the specified arrival and departure dates. ARRIVAL: Everyone should plan on arrival into Phoenix on either June 30 (arrive anytime of the day or night) or July 1st (arrive during the day before 12:00 pm) DEPARTURE: Everyone should plan on a departure from Phoenix on either the LATE AFTERNOON or EVENING (Post 1:00 pm) of Sunday July 9th or on the MORNING of Monday July 10. CANADIAN ATHLETES & COACHES - To register for the camp: All persons must fill out a camp pre-registration form (see below) and send it via email or fax to the National Head Office (attention Derek Covington, Camp Director) as soon as you know your plans. The DEADLINE to confirm your attendance is Wednesday June 7th. If you plan to stay with us at the NAU Campus Dorms, you must also notify us at this time. Accommodation fees (dorms @ $ USD 22/night/person) will be payable in cash upon arrival at the Camp. After June 7 no further accommodations will be available at the NAU Campus and athletes and coaches will need to stay at local hotels. All hotel room arrangements will be the individual's responsibility in both Phoenix and Flagstaff. All National Team and carded athletes (please see funding support criteria below if you think you are eligible for support) will have their accommodation arrangements coordinated for them by Athletics Canada, if requested. Only these persons will receive funding support for accommodation. Camp Director: Derek Covington Fax: 416 426-7182 (National Head Office) Dcovington@athletics.ca USA ATHLETES, GUEST ATHLETES & COACHES - To register for the camp: USA Athletes and Coaches are asked to contact your USATF National Development Chairs to coordinate your attendance: Brad Hackett - USATF Men's Development Committee Chair (484) 664-3590 Sue Humphrey - USATF Women's Development Committee Chair (512) 918 - 3170 For Accommodation Access to the NAU Dorms (Gabaldon Residence Hall on Campus), USA Participants are asked to contact the High Altitude Sports Training Center at NAU by June 7 to register. Natalie Harlan, Director, International Team Liaison, High Altitude Sports Training Complex Tel: 520.523.4444, Fax: 520.523.9401, www.nau.edu/hastc Athletes and Coaches from all other countries should contact the Camp Director, Derek Covington directly for details and procedures. Hotel & NAU Dormitory Information: In Phoenix: Mission Palms Hotel (Mill Avenue) Contact: David Sneider 480 - 894 - 1400 Rate: $75.00 / room; plus 9.98% tax Complimentary Shuttle to / from Sky Harbor Airport (Phoenix) About a 10-15 minute ride. Go to the Airport Hotel Information Board and call for the Shuttle Pick-up. Individuals call in with credit card to reserve a room in the block, quote: High Altitude Competition Series Reserve before June 9, 2000 In Flagstaff: NAU Dormitory - Gabaldon Residence Hall - CAMP HEADQUARTERS Contact: Athletics Canada or Natalie Harlan / HASTC Rate: $22.00 No tax (includes towels, sheets, blankets, pillow; extra charge for extra linens) On Campus, next to the Dining Hall and 5 minute walk from the Stadium. Suite-style; two rooms w/ 2 single beds in each room, sharing a bathroom and 5 minute walk to grocery shopping and other restaurants. Dining Hall. All - You - Can - Eat Cafeteria Style Breakfast: $4.25, Lunch: $5.60, Dinner: $7.00 on a cash basis. Hours of Operation: Breakfast 6:30 am - 9:00 am, Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Embassy Suites Contact: Ed Skopal, Phone: (520) 774-4333 Rate: $79/suite (plus tax, includes full cook to order breakfast, daily) Rates applicable for 1 or 2 person ($5 for each additional person per room) Walking Distance to the Track Stadium: 10 - 15 minutes Individuals call in with credit card to reserve a room in the block, quote: High Altitude Competition Series Reserve before June 9, 2000 Other Area Hotels to Contact La Quinta Inn and Suites Contact Tel: 520 556-8666 AmeriSuites Contact Tel: 520 774-8042 YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE CAMP, HAVE AN AIR TICKET AND HAVE BOOKED ALL OF YOUR ACCOMADATIONS. SO ......... WHAT'S NEXT? June 30: You arrive at the Phoenix Airport and call the Mission Palms Hotel for the free Shuttle Pick-up. Go the Airport Hotel Information Board to place this call. Ask which side of the Terminal the pick-up will be on! If you need to train, we are very close to Arizona State University. There are lots of shops and restaurants beside the hotel. Mission Palms Hotel Telephone: 480 - 894 - 1400 July 1: 3:00 pm: we will depart by Buses (47 Passenger coaches) from the Mission Palms Hotel to Flagstaff. Please have your luggage down in the Lobby area by 2:30 pm. If you are arriving by air during the day on July 1, make your way to the Mission Palms Hotel by no later than 2:30pm. The bus will depart from the hotel at 3:00pm sharp. This Bus Ride is FREE to ALL CANADIANS and $30.00 USD cash to all other athletes and coaches (round trip fee). This is payable at the time of registration for the Camp. The trip is about 3 hours and we will stop for 30 minutes at the half-way point. 6:30 pm: we arrive at the campus of NAU in Flagstaff and check into the Dorms or Hotels. The rest of the evening is yours. Sunday July 2 Rest and Competition Preparation 2:00pm - 8:00pm Camp Registration and event entry for Meet #1 NAU Gabaldon Residence Hall - CAMP HEADQUARTERS No one may compete in this series without proper camp registration. 9:00pm - Camp information "Launch" meeting. All coaches and athletes are invited to attend this session to obtain important camp information for the week ahead. Monday July 3 Competition Day (Meet #1) 8:30 - 6:30pm See Meet Schedule for Details 4:00 - 6:00pm Event Entries for Meet#2 8:30 - 9:30pm Coaching / Athlete Education Session Tuesday July 4 Competition Day (Meet #2) 8:30 - 6:30pm See Meet Schedule for Details 4:00 - 6:00pm Event Entries for Meet#3 8:30 - 9:30pm Coaching / Athlete Education Session Wednesday July 5 (Keynote education session and athlete rest day) 9:30 - 11:30am Keynote Presentations 4:00 - 6:00pm Event Entries for Meet#3 8:30 - 9:30pm Athletics Canada Speed Power Program Meeting Thursday July 6 Competition Day (Meet #3) 8:30 - 6:30pm See Meet Schedule for Details 4:00 - 6:00pm Event Entries for Meet#4 8:30 - 9:30pm Coaching / Athlete Education Session Friday July 7 (Keynote education session and athlete rest day) 9:30 - 11:30am Keynote Athlete / Coach Presentations 4:00 - 6:00 pm Event Entries for Meet#4 Saturday July 8 Competition Day (Meet #4) 8:30 - 6:30 pm See Meet Schedule for Details Sunday July 9 - 8:00 am: We will depart by Buses for Phoenix to the Mission Palms Hotel and arrive in Phoenix at 11:30 am. Athletes and Coaches departing that day will take the Hotel Shuttle to the Airport. Persons departing the next day will check-in to the hotel. July 10: Final Camp Departures Athletics Canada Funding Support Carded athlete or Olympic Games A/A+ Qualifier between Apr 1, 99 - July 9, 00 You will receive full accommodation costs in Flagstaff (NAU Dorms) and in Phoenix if necessary. Your Camp Registration Fees will also be covered and a per diem for meals will be provided at the time of camp registration. Athletes who qualify for funding as a result of performances achieved during the camp will be reimbursed within 45 days after the conclusion of the camp. For all athletes in this funding category, air travel will be covered to a MAX of $500 ONLY Athletics Canada will book all air travel if requested by the athlete. Air travel requests must be received by the camp registration deadline (June 7, see form below) Air travel expenses over and above $500 will be invoiced to athletes on-site in Flagstaff (or deducted from athlete camp meal per diems) Athletes who wish to book their own air travel must respect the arrival and departure dates and times specified in this document in order to take advantage of the organized ground transportation. In order to receive air travel funding reimbursement, and if you want Athletics Canada to book your accommodation (Phoenix and Flagstaff), all athletes must complete the camp registration form by the registration deadline (see form below). You will be reimbursed for your air travel up to a maximum of $500.00 CDN. This expense claim (make sure you have a copy of your receipt) will be processed at the camp and the amount will be refunded to athletes by the end of August. For A and B carded athletes only, air flight expenses over and above $500.00 may be covered under your individual Elite Athlete Assistance budget (see separate document for applicable athletes) Coaches of Carded athletes or Olympic Games A/A+ Qualifiers - You will need to book and purchase your own travel arrangements. You will be reimbursed for your air travel up to a maximum of $400.00 Canadian. This expense claim will be processed at the camp and refunded by the end of August. You will be responsible for paying for all accommodation costs during this camp as well as meals. You will need to submit a camp pre-registration form by June 7. For more information Camp Director: Derek Covington National Program Director, Speed and Power dcovington@athletics.ca (416) 426-7182 (fax) (416) 426-7181 x7991 (tel) Meet Coordinator: Larry Steinke National Development Chair, Women's SP and DT steinke@uleth.ca Meet Registration: Scott St. Pierre National Development Chair, Women's Sprints stpierre@duke.usask.ca Coaching Education: Brian Risk National Development Chair, Pole Vault risk@vianet.on.ca Plan your Edmonton 2001 World Championships Camp July 20-31, 2001 Calgary, Alberta 3 Meets/ Coach/ Athlete Education Programs/Edmonton World Championships Program Athletics Canada / Speed and Power Group High Altitude Competition Series, Flagstaff, Arizona, July 1-9, 2000 [ NEWS ] [ RANKINGS ] [ MERCHANDISE ] [ INFORMATION ] [ MEET INFORMATION ] [ ANALYSIS & TIPS ] [ THROWS ARTICLES ] [ INTERVIEWS ] [ RECORDS ] [ RESULTS ] [ CLASSIFIEDS ] [ HOT LINK ARCHIVE ] [ DISCUSSION FORUM ] [ SUBMISSIONS ] [ THROWERS QUIZ ] [ GUESTBOOK ]

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