High Performance Warm Weather Camp - Tucson

 

BC SPRINT/JUMP PROJECT

HIGH PERFORMANCE WARM WEATHER CAMPS

 

TUCSON CAMP OVERVIEW

Dates: Arrival March 19, 2020 – Return March 27, 2020 (These dates are flexible but we encourage athletes & coaches to stay the entire duration of the camp)

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Recommended Camp Accommodation: Townplace Suites by Marriott, Williams Center. Hotel website.

  • Rates: Around $150 USD / night
  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Fitness center & Pool
  • Distance to Track (Drachman Stadium): 11 min drive from hotel.
  • Running Options in Tucson. Link.

Training Venue: Drachman Stadium

  • Daily Track access
  • Access to Hurdles, High Jump & Pole Vault Mats
  • Weight room access at the Track & Field Facility

Camp Personnel: All Athletes must have their personal coach in attendance for the entire duration of the camp.

Lead Coach

Laurier Primeau

laurier.primeau@ubc.ca

IST / Massage Therapist

Brant Stachel RMT

brant.stachel@ubc.ca

BC Athletics Technical Manager (Off-site)

Chris Winter

Chris.winter@bcathletics.org

Lead Coach: Laurier Primeau is the current head coach of UBC track and field and cross country and has a long history in the sport as both an athlete and coach, serving on a number of occasions as a National team coach with both Paralympic and able-bodied athletes. Laurier will serve as the lead coach for the camp and be the point of communication for all athletes & coaches. Note that Laurier will not offer programming to attending athletes & coaches but will be a resource for coaches and will make himself available accordingly.

Performance Therapy: BC Athletics has contracted Brant Stachel, a Registered Massage Therapist, to provide treatment to BC Athletics members while attending the camp in Tucson. Treatment will be offered daily at the camp hotel. Athletes are asked to connect directly with Brant to schedule treatment times.

Competition Opportunity: Willie Williams Classic

Contact Chris Winter (Chris.Winter@bcathletics.org) for more information