NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State swimming team has announced it will host the Redbird Swim Camp in four sessions, taking place June 3, June 10, June 24 and July 1 at Horton Pool.
Each session will have a specific focus, covering all four strokes by the end of camp. June 3 will focus on three styles of freestyle, June 10 on the backstroke, June 24 on the breaststroke and July 1 covering the butterfly.
The camp will be open to all swimmers, male and female, between the ages of 10-18. The technique-driven camp is designed to help swimmers develop stroke mechanics, and each session of the camp will have a specific work focus and include all four strokes. Campers will learn to improve stroke, start and turn techniques, with emphasis on core balance and stroke efficiency.
The camp will be run under the direction of Illinois State head swimming coach Scott Cameron and assistant coach Paige Conrad, with a 4:1 maximum camper-to-coach ratio.
Interested campers can register at www.illinoisstatesportscamp.com. Cost for the camp is $75 for each session, and $275 for all sessions. The deadline to register is two weeks before the camp start date June 3, although late registrations will be accepted with an additional $35 fee per day. For more information, interested campers can contact Cameron at (734) 306-7688 or Conrad at (803) 487-3360.
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