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Technique Training Camp

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Technique Training Camp 06/15/2025 - 06/19/2025 $998.00 Register

We are excited to offer this highly sought-after opportunity to learn from our Pitt Swimming team’s world-class coaches and athletes. Preparing to compete at the highest level in our sport takes time, patience, and trial and error. This is your chance to learn from those who have traveled this path and are now ready to share the hidden tips and cues that could propel your swimming to the next level at a faster rate.

Each day of this overnight camp will focus on refining one of the four competitive strokes. Using our coaching and training methodology, campers can expect to receive consistent constructive feedback on their stroke technique, ultimately building upon their skills in the water for some significant time drops in as early as their next swim meet.

Campers will be placed into groups according to their skill level and age, allowing for each camper's appropriate instruction level and progression. To create the best instructional environment possible, we aim to create a camper-to-coach ratio of 10:1 to promote quality instruction and direct feedback for each camper.

CAMP DATES
June 15th - 19th, 2025

CAMP PARTICIPATION
Boys & Girls Ages 10 - 18

CAMP COST:
$950

SCHEDULE: (Subject to change)

Meal Schedule
  • Breakfast 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Dinner 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday, June 15th
(Session registration, introductions to staff, swim proficiency assessment).
  • 2:00 PM Dorm Check In & Registration
  • 3:30 PM Introduction to Staff and Welcome
  • Swim Assessment (1 x 100 Free; 1 x 100 IM; 100 Kick; For Time)
  • Evening Assembly
  • Dismissal/ Head to Dorms
  • Lights Out TBD
Monday, June 16th (Freestyle Focus)
  • Lecture and Demonstration by Student-Athletes
  • Training Freestyle Skill and Drill Instruction
  • Games and Activities/Downtime/ Panther Tutor)
  • Stroke Lecture with/ Video Demonstration
  • Group Challenge/ Games)
  • Training (Stroke and Drill Review)
  • Evening Assembly
Tuesday, June 17th (Backstroke Focus)
  • Lecture and Demonstration by Student-Athletes)
  • Training - Backstroke Skill and Drill Instruction
  • Games and Activities/ Down Time/ Panther Tutor)
  • Dryland Workout
  • Stroke Lecture/Video Demonstrations
  • Training (Stroke and Drill Review)
  • Evening Assembly
  • Lights out TBD
Wednesday, June 18th (Breaststroke Focus)
  • Lecture and Demonstration by Student-Athletes)
  • Training (Freestyle Skill and Drill instruction)
  • Games and Activities/ Down Time/ Panther Tutor)Stroke Lecture / Video Demonstration)
  • Stroke Lecture Video Demonstration
  • Group Challenge/ Game
  • Training (Stroke and Drill Review)
  • Evening Assembly
  • Lights out TBD

Thursday, June 19th (Butterfly Focus)

  • Lecture and Demonstration by Student-Athletes)
  • Training (Butterfly Skill and Drill instruction)
  • Swim Meet
  • Conclusionary remarks
  • Camp Dismissed
WHAT TO BRING:
  • Sunscreen
  • Swim Suits
  • Goggles (2)
  • Swim Towels (1-2)
  • Shorts/Socks
  • Athletic Shoes
  • CAMPERS SHOULD NOT BRING: Expensive electronic equipment, jewelry, excessive money, gum or pets
  • NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, drugs, firearms, knives, and fireworks are prohibited on the University of Pittsburgh Campus. Any items found not to be in compliance with University Policy will be confiscated and the appropriate law enforcement action will be taken. Parents will be notified immediately. Smoking is prohibited.

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE ADDED TO THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

  • Panther Tutor sessions cost $89 each:
    • ​Learn from our skilled athletes in the pool. This is an opportunity to haveone-on-one instruction with a Pitt swimmer to help refine your technique for one hour. The Pitt swimmer will provide you with direct feedback and corrective instruction in the water with your camper.
  • Video Analysis sessions cost $99 each session:
    • ​This is an opportunity to have one of our world class coaches assess your stroke technique using underwater video footage to pinpoint key markers for improvement of force application on the water, translating to more speed, faster times, and champion quality race execution.

CAMP LOCATION / FACILITIES
The University of Pittsburgh has one of the nation’s largest collegiate indoor aquatic facilities, Joseph Clifton Trees Pool. It boasts two pools: the first is a 50-meter, 25-yard pool with 21 lanes and a full set of diving towers and one and three-meter boards. The second pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard pool that is ideal for small group instruction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The week before camp, all campers will receive a detailed email with important details surrounding check-in, check-out, and other items.

CANCELLATION POLICY / REFUNDS
Please email pittsportscamp@athletics.pitt.edu for cancellation purposes. Full refunds will be provided up to 14 days before the start of camp. A 50% refund will be provided within 14 days of the start of camp.

ALL CAMPS ARE OPEN TO ANY AND ALL ENTRANTS, ONLY LIMITED BY NUMBER, AGE, GRADE OR GENDER.