Sparky Swim Camp - 2008 Information

This year's camp will be directed by Arizona State University Associate Head Coach, Annemarie Miskovic and ASU Assistant Coach, Kyle Schack. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Arizona State 's Sparky Swim Camp is an all-ability level camp for swimmers aged 8-18.
  • The focus of the camp will be on teaching the most up-to-date stroke technique, starts, and turns.
  • Campers will participate in classroom sessions on nutrition, injury prevention, and race preparation in addition to evening activities.



RESIDENT CAMP - $550:

  • Begins at 2pm on Sunday and ends at 12pm on Thursday each session.
  • Daily activities and special evening activities which include a visit to a local water park.
  • Air-conditioned accommodation in ASU's dorms with 1-2 swimmers per room and 24-hour supervision by our staff.
  • Three meals per day in ASU's campus dining facilities.
  • Staff escorted airport pick-up and drop-off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
  • All resident campers will receive a camp t-shirt and cap.
     


DAY CAMP - $325:

  • Pick-up and drop-off each day at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Lobby.
  • Schedule for each session:

    • Sunday : Drop-off at 2pm and pick-up at 5pm.
    • Monday through Wednesday : Drop-off at 8:15am and pick-up at 5pm.
    • Thursday : Drop-off at 8:15am and pick-up at 12pm.


  • Lunch provided in ASU's campus dining facilities.
  • All day campers will receive a camp t-shirt and cap.


COACHES :

The coaching staff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from coaching Age Group Swimmers to NCAA All-Americans and Olympians and is led by:

  • Michael Chasson
    Arizona State University - Head Coach.

  • Annemarie Miskovic
    Arizona State University - Assoc. Head Coach.

  • Kyle Schack
    Arizona State University - Assistant Coach.


LOCATION : click here for directions

Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on Arizona State University 's main campus is one of the finest outdoor facilities in the nation featuring a 3-pool complex with a 50-meter by 25-yard pool, an 8-lane, 25-yard pool, and a 25-yard diving well. It is located at College Avenue and Stadium Drive ( 5th Street in Tempe , Arizona ) just south of Sun Devil Football Stadium.  Check-in will be held in the lobby prior to the start of each camp.  Day campers will be dropped off and picked-up from the lobby of the Aquatic Complex.


HIGHLIGHTS : 

  • Low coach-to-swimmer ratio.
  • Grouping by ability.
  • Optional personal Dartswim DVD analysis.
  • Appearances by U.S. National Team member, Nick Brunelli.


MINIMUM EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

  • Sun screen and a hat.
  • Two swim suits.
  • Two pairs of goggles .
  • Two towels.
  • Athletic shoes and socks.
  • Shorts and t-shirts.