Beginner
Blocks:
- Campers must master the blocks with the correct distances for each foot
- Proper starting techniques for both the arms and legs
- Correct rotation of back leg out of the blocks
- Correct eye contact after the start
Hurdles:
- Campers must be able to comfortably go over four hurdles without stuttering
- Campers approach to the hurdles must be comfortable
- Required hurdle height would be 24”
Discus:
- Campers must be able to “front” a discus with the correct form
- Holding the discus with proper fingers and hand holds is paramount
- That form must include proper movement and direction of “lead” arm
- The throwing arm must rotate the discus in the proper direction and without a wobble during release
Shot Put:
- Campers must hold the shot put correctly under the chin
- Proper release will be required
- “Fronting” of the shot put will be required
- Encouraging of the “glide technique” will be taught but not required
Long Jump:
- Campers must learn to get on the “board” and the process it takes to get your steps down to make the
board in 12 steps - Takeoff and landing will also be taught and campers must attempt to master the technique.
High Jump:
- Campers must learn approach to the bar and the importance of the “takeoff” foot
- Correct landing after takeoff will be stressed
- You must clear “mat” height
Long Distance Runs:
- A-D: you must be able to complete the camp mile (1.2 miles) without stopping
- E-H: you must be able to complete the snowmobile trail (2.3 miles) without stopping
- Castle-Chateau: you must be able to complete the Pope’s fun (4.2 miles) without stopping
Relays:
- Campers must understand both the visual and blind pass
- Must be able to take and pass a baton correctly
- Have the proper footwork
- Face the infield properly
Intermediate
Blocks:
- Campers must master the blocks with the correct distances for each foot
- Proper starting techniques for both the arms and legs
- Correct rotation of back leg out of the blocks
- Correct eye contact after the start
- There should be NO stumbling coming out of the blocks
Hurdles:
- Campers must be able to comfortably go over four hurdles without stuttering
- Campers approach to the hurdles must be comfortable
- Required hurdle height would be 30’
Discus:
- Campers must be able to rotate through the circle in the correct direction
- Must be able to avoid stepping on the toe board and stepping out of the circle
- Again – proper hand and finger holds are very important
- The discus CANNOT wobble
- Foot strike in the circle will be viewed VERY closely
Shot Put:
- Campers must hold the shot put correctly under the chin
- Proper release will be required
- “Fronting” of the shot put will be required
- Encouraging of the “glide technique” will be taught but not required
Long Jump:
- Campers must learn to get on the “board” and the process it takes to get your steps down to make the
board in 16 steps - Takeoff and landing will also be taught and campers must attempt to master the technique
High Jump:
- Campers must learn approach to the bar and the importance of the “takeoff” foot
- Correct landing after takeoff will be stressed
- Must clear “mat” height
Long Distance Runs:
- A-D: must be able to complete the camp mile (1.2 miles) two times without stopping
- E-H: must be able to complete the snowmobile trail (2.3 miles) two times without stopping
- Castle-Chateau: must be able to complete the Pope’s run (4.2 miles) two times without stopping
Relays:
- Campers must understand both the visual and blind pass
- Must be able to take and pass a baton correctly
- Have the proper footwork
- Face the infield properly
Advanced
Blocks:
- Campers must master the blocks with the correct distances for each foot
- Proper starting techniques for both the arms and legs
- Correct rotation of back leg out of the blocks
- Correct eye contact after the start
- There should be NO stumbling coming out of the blocks
- Block work should coincide with the camper approach to the hurdle
- If the camper is not reaching the hurdles in the correct steps, the camper MUST be able to switch legs in
the blocks in order to make the hurdles comfortable
Hurdles:
- Campers must be able to comfortably go over four hurdles without stuttering
- Campers approach to the hurdles must be comfortable
- Required hurdle height would be 33”, but campers on senior row should be able to attempt the actual
high school height of 39” - (The RAC Olympics hurdle height, however, will remain at 33” for senior row, 30” for E-H and 24” for A-D)
Discus:
- Campers must be able to rotate through the circle in the correct direction
- Campers must be able to avoid stepping on the toe board and stepping out of the circle
- Aga, proper hand and finger holds are very important
- The discuss CANNOT wobble
- Foot strike in the circle will be viewed VERY closely
- Attempts will be made to use both the male and female high school discuses
Shot Put:
- Campers must hold the shot put correctly under the chin
- Proper release will be required
- “Fronting” of the shot put will be required
- The “glide technique” will be taught and campers must attempt to master the technique
- The “spin” will also be taught but not required
Long Jump:
- Campers must learn to get on the “board” and the process it takes to get your steps down to make the
board in 16 steps - Takeoff and landing will also be taught and campers must attempt to master the technique.
Triple Jump:
- Campers must learn to get on the “board” and the process it takes to get your steps down to make the
board in 16 steps. - Takeoff and landing will also be taught and campers must attempt to master the technique
- Campers will learn the phases of triple jump and how to execute them in balance
- The importance of choosing the correct board will be taught
High Jump:
- Campers must learn approach to the bar and the importance of the “takeoff” foot location
- You must have a “five step” approach to the bar and a “full approach” to the bar
- Your “J” approach must include “casual” initial steps followed by a progressively faster approach and then
full speed at takeoff - Correct landing after takeoff will be stressed
- You must clear 4 feet
Long Distance Runs:
- A-D: you must be able to complete the camp mile (1.2 miles) three times without stopping
- E-H: you must be able to complete the snowmobile trail (2.3 miles) three times without stopping
- Castle-Chateau: you must be able to complete the Pope’s run (4.2 miles) three times without stopping
Relays:
- Campers must understand both the visual and blind pass
- Must be able to take and pass a baton correctly
- Have the proper footwork
- Face the infield properly
