2008 CAL ROWING CAMPS FOR GIRLS
Learn from the 2006 National Champions this summer!

Join the Cal Crew Coaching Staff for four days of Rowing at the University of California, Berkeley. All sessions will have a high level of rowing instruction, conditioning work, lectures, team building, and lots of fun for rowers and coxswains!

Our camps are designed for all skill levels, from the absolute beginner to Junior National Champion rowers. These are rigorous camps for those who are motivated to learn and improve.

Each day rowing sessions will be offered in 8+'s, 4+'s, and pairs for more experienced rowers. Off the water campers will participate in land training workouts and lectures. Land training sessions will cover ERG training, weight lifting, core strength, and other aspects of conditioning and base fitness.

Coxswains will significantly advance their skills at this camp.

All three sessions will be offered as Overnight Camps only (no Day Camp option). Our camps are available over the course of the summer, with the intent that there will be something that will fit into everyone's schedule. All camps will begin on a Monday and end on a Thursday. Based on our experience, camp participants who return home each night miss out on important and enjoyable elements of our camps. A resident only camp allows all campers to take in the complete Cal Crew Camp experience!

All camp participants must be Age 13-18 or entering high school in the following academic year. Camp participants must be able to tread water for at least 10 minutes. Upon registration, camp participants must verify their comfort in the water.

This is a great opportunity to hone your abilities over the summer or simply try out a brand new sport. Space in camps is limited to 26 rowers and 5 coxswains to insure plenty of individual work and personal attention. You will be asked during the enrollment process if you are interested in attending as a rower or a cox. Please enroll early to save your spot!

Rowing practices will be held out of Cal's boathouse; the T. Gary Rogers Rowing Center on the Oakland Estuary (located about 8 miles from campus). The T. Gary Rogers Rowing Center was completed in 2005, and offers a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility for athletes to train. Transportation to practice facilities will be provided by our licensed drivers. Land practices will be held on campus in the Cal ERG Room, where plenty of ERG's and weight lifting equipment will be available for everyone.

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TECHNIQUE CAMP
Session I: June 23-26, Monday-Thursday
Session II:July 21-24, Monday-Thursday
AGES: 13-18
PRICE: $695

The Technique Camps will focus on rowing technique and general conditioning. These sessions are a great opportunity to try out a brand new sport, or develop more knowledge of the rowing stroke! Rowers will be boated by experience and skill level during these sessions.


RACING CAMP (This Camp is FULL, please e-mail calcamps@berkeley.edu to be put on the waitlist)
August 4-7, Monday-Thursday
AGES: 13-18
PRICE: $695

This camp will have a racing focus. This session is designed for athletes with at least two seasons of racing experience, and will involve seat racing, erg testing, race strategy, and more.

COXSWAINS: Each session offers 5 coxswain positions. Be sure to select the coxswain option during the online enrollment process.

SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE (subject to change)
7:15am Breakfast
8:15am Leave for ERG Room for Land Training Session
9:15am Leave for Boathouse for Morning Rowing Session
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Lecture*, Video, and Discussion
3:00pm Leave for Boathouse for Afternoon Rowing Session
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Activity**

*Lectures will include topics such as college recruiting, nutrition, and rowing techniques.
** Evening Activities will include team-bonding, games, campus tours, and more!

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CAMP INFORMATION

Click HERE to View/Download:

• PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
• MEDICATIONS FORM
• WAIVER
• PHYSICIAN FORM
• CAMP INFORMATION PACKET (Includes pick-up and drop-off times and locations)
• CAMPUS MAP (Labeled with all camp facility locations)

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

• Sandals
• Workout Clothing
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat (optional)
• Sunglasses (optional)

Additional Equipment:
One free T-shirt will be distributed to each camp participant upon check-in.

Overnight Campers will stay in the Foothill Residential Complex (dormitory), located at 2700 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94720. Foothill Residential Complex is located on Hearst Avenue where it turns into Cyclotron Road, just east of Gayley Road. Parking is up the hill (past the dorms) on the right in the Foothill Parking Lot, above the Complex on Cyclotron Road.

Overnight Campers will take meals in the on-campus dining commons, and will receive first night's dinner through last day's Lunch.

All linens including towels, sheets, and pillows are provided. Some nights get cold, and participants are encouraged to bring long pants, a jacket and an extra blanket. Phone card suggested if calls home are long distance. Dorms will have adult supervision, and boys and girls will be placed on separate floors.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. There are several options that we suggest.

There are a few shuttle services that offer transportation to and from Oakland & San Francisco International Airports. Reservations must be made at least a few days in advance, you can make reservations over the phone or online.

BAYPORTER EXPRESS
Website:  www.bayporter.com
Phone: 1-877-467-1800 (Local, Bay Area) 1-415-467-1800 (Long Distance, Outside Bay Area)
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate)
To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $25.00 (One Way)
To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $29.00 (One Way)

 
SUPER SHUTTLE
Website: www.supershuttle.com
Phone: 1-800-258-3826
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate)
To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $32.00 (One Way)
To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $35.00 (One Way)

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP DETAILS

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ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so enroll today!

Online Enrollment
Click on the ENROLL NOW! button to proceed.

NOTE: Online enrollment software is browser and platform specific.

Enrollment by Mail:
Mail the completed enrollment forms (below) with payment to:

Cal Athletic Ticket Office
Attn: Cal Crew Camps
2223 Fulton Street, 1st Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-4422

Enrollment by Fax:
Fax the completed enrollment forms (below) with payment (Credit Cards ONLY) to (510) 642-1765

REQUIRED ENROLLMENT FORMS
If you do not enroll online, you must complete and submit all forms in the enrollment available below. All forms must be completed and signed by parent/legal guardian. All forms are REQUIRED for camp participation. Incomplete and/or illegible forms will not be accepted. Please click on the link below to download and print the enrollment forms.

PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE

(Click to View/Download)

PAYMENT

• Checks: Make checks payable to "U.C. Regents"
• Credit Cards: Complete "Payment" section of enrollment form with the proper credit information. Cal Athletic Camps accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. (Please print legibly)

CONTACT US

• Cal Athletic Camps E-Mail: calcamps@berkeley.edu
• Cal Athletic Camps/Ticket Office Hotline: 1-800-GO-BEARS (1-800-462-3277) or (510) 642-3277
• Fax: (510) 642-1765
• Crew Office: (510) 643-9100

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COACHING STAFF

Cal Crew Camps will be directed by Sara Nevin, Cal Women's Crew Assistant Coach. Nevin will be assisted by current Cal student-athletes, and camp participants will have the opportunity to meet and train with Cal Women's Crew Head Coach & 2005 National Coach of the Year, Dave O'Neill.

Sara Nevin is in her seventh year as Cal Assistant Coach. During her tenure at Cal, the novice rowers have become a consistent force to contend with in the Pac-10 Conference, including a first place finish at the 2004 & 2006 Pac-10 Championships as well as the 2006 National Championship.

Formerly, Nevin served as the Executive Director and Head Coach of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club in Gainesville, GA. During her five years spent in Georgia, she coached all levels including beginner through National Team rowers. Nevin also served as varsity boys coach at Mount Baker Rowing Club in Seattle, where her team earned four national championship titles under her leadership.

As an athlete, Nevin was a two-time Junior National Champion, as well as a three-time Collegiate National Champion in the Varsity Eight at the University of Washington. In addition, she was member of the U.S. National Team for two years.

Nevin's sharp technical eye and enthusiasm for the sport combine for a great learning environment for rowers and coxswains of all levels.

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