Sergio Lopez Swim Camps at Virginia Tech

Backstroke Camp

Location Blacksburg, VA

Event Date(s) Jun 3, 2023 to Jun 4, 2023

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Event Description

2023 Backstroke Camp

All swimmers must be registered through USA Swimming, with a USA Swim Club. Or, they can purchase a flex pass membership through Virginia Swimming.

At this camp you will learn to understand how to use your body position and stroke frequency to move through the water efficiently. The backstroke is about connecting the speed of your stroke with the size of your kick. You will learn how to feel the rhythm of your stroke while still developing your power. We will teach you the proper body-head position, the timing of your kick and the rotation of your shoulders. By the end of our camps, our goal is to help you become a faster and more efficient swimmer in your backstroke.

The importance of the body and head position in the backstroke. You will learn to swim "taller" and "longer" than you ever thought you could.
The backstroke must be connected through your core which is determined by the speed and size of your kick.

DATES
June 3rd - 4th, 2023

WHO
Ages 8 - 18

COST
$400 per Swimmer

*Only one discount can be applied during the registration process

DEPOSIT OPTION
$50 per Swimmer, Balance Due May 20th

UNDERWATER VIDEO ANALYSIS
Cost | $110
Underwater video analysis in which the swimmer selects one stroke and will receive 2 high quality video files. The first video films your swimmer from the side while the second video shows your swimmer coming at the camera head on. With both views, this new camera films your swimmer simultaneously above the water and below the water line. Your swimmer will receive personalized voice-over feedback along with highlighted notes from a Virginia Tech university coach so they can revisit their mechanics with detailed instructions on ways to improve their movements. The video will contain both full speed and slow-motion clips.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD
9:30am | Registration / Check-In at Pool (Christiansburg Aquatic Center)
10:00am – 12:00pm | Pool Session
12:15pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break (lunch provided on site)
1:00pm - 1:45pm | Classroom Session
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Pool Session
4:00pm | Dismissal, swimmer pick up
*4:00pm – 4:15pm | Prepaid Video Analysis Recordings

*Tentative schedule and staff subject to change without notice

ALL CAMPS ARE OPEN TO ANY AND ALL ENTRANTS, ONLY LIMITED BY NUMBER, AGE, GRADE OR GENDER.
These sports camps are owned, controlled and operated by Sergio Lopez Consulting LLC at Virginia Tech. The word "Hokie(s)", or any other reference to Virginia Tech are by permission of the University, and do not indicate, express or imply in any fashion involvement of the University in the operation or control of the camp, whose sole operator is Sergio Lopez Consulting LLC. Additionally, authorized use of Virginia Tech owned logos and trademarks does not imply an endorsement of the event or camp.

Sergio Lopez Swim Camps will follow all up to date Virginia Tech and VA Department of Health guidelines. Virginia Tech and NRV COVID numbers will be evaluated on a daily basis. If numbers significantly increase camp could be postponed or cancelled. Campus Authorities will determine if and when changes need to occur.