2017 WILDCAT TENNIS CAMPS
KENTUCKY MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH CEDRIC KAUFFMAN
These camps cover all aspects of tennis from stroke play, match play, technique, strategy and fitness. A great camp for all levels and very competitive for tournament level players
Come join the 2017 UK Tennis Camps where tradition and excellence lead the way. UK Tennis Camp will continue to provide boys and girls at all levels with the best instruction focusing on basic fundamentals, technique, footwork and match play. All campers will continue to receive on court instruction from our returning world-class men’s and women’s staff. Please join us for a wonderful summer of Tennis Camp fun! Go Cats!
June 18-22 • July 23-27
CURRICULUM The camp curriculum covers all aspects of tennis. Players are grouped according to both age and ability. Areas that we will cover are: • Forehand • Volley • Approach shots • Backhand • Serve • Overhead • Service Returns • Drop Shots • Game to reinforce skills • Match Play/Singles • Different levels of junior play & Doubles Strategy • Enthusiastic instruction by UK Coaches and players
CHOOSE FROM THREE CAMP OPTIONS
MORNING CAMP COST: $245 AGES: 8-18 Years Old TIME: 9 am - Noon (Mon-Thur)
DAY CAMP COST: $365 AGES: 8-18 Years Old TIME: 9 am - 5 pm (lunch included) (Mon-Thur)
OVERNIGHT CAMP COST: $550 AGES: 12-18 Years Old TIME: All Day
For campers to stay overnight at any UK Athletics Camp, the camper must be at least 12 years of age at the start of the camp.
MEDICAL INFO & REQUIREMENTS UK camps require the following forms to be completed prior to participation: 1. 2. 3.
Registration & Payment (online preferred) Copy of Physical Form (must be signed by a physician in the last 12 months) Copy of the front and back of health insurance card
UPLOAD MEDICAL FORMS ONLINE Medical forms may be uploaded on your registration page; however you’re welcome to email [
[email protected]] or bring them the first day of camp. Additional questions and concerns are welcome by email or phone [859-420-7290].
You will NOT be able to pay by credit card at check-in.
ONLY CHECKS OR CASH.
ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A CAMP T-SHIRT! Disabilities accommodated with advanced (4-6 weeks) notification.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE • REGISTER ONLINE AT UKathletics.com/camps Questions should be directed to the Tennis Office at 859-420-7290 •
[email protected] GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMP SCHEDULE
MISSION STATEMENT We hope to provide a positive, learning environment in which the camper can learn fundamentals, individual skills, and competitive skills if they want to advance their game to the next competitive level. Additionally, we want to expose the campers to instructors and players who have been successful on the NAIA, Division I and professional level. The camper’s growth as a player and person is important to us while spending the week at Wildcat Tennis Camp.
SIBLING DISCOUNT Discounts will only be applied to siblings who attend the same category of camp (i.e. Morning, Day, or Overnight Camp). 1 camper: Regular price 2 campers Morning Camp: Save $30! 2 campers Day Camp or Overnight Camp: Save $40! GROUP DISCOUNT A reduction of $40 per camper will be granted to teams of 5 or more staying overnight. (Email uktenniscamp@gmail. com to receive this discount.)
FACILITIES AND PARKING The Dr. H.H. Downing Outdoor Tennis Complex, and the nine-court Hilary J. Boone Varsity Tennis Stadium Complex, is the facility for the Wildcat Tennis Camp. It is located off of Cooper Drive in Lexington, across from the Lexington Community College. One of the nation’s finest indoor collegiate facilities, the Boone Indoor Center, houses the Wildcat Tennis Hall of Fame and serves as the head-quarters for the camp. All registration will take place indoors. The parking lot to the right of Sports Center Drive is available during the summer for you to park and walk your camper to the Indoors Building. Paid parking is also available in the new parking garage adjacent to the tennis courts. You may enter the Boone Center off of the grass facing Cooper or come down the sidewalk (Complex Drive) and enter by crossing the outdoor tennis courts.
WHAT TO BRING Water jug, sunscreen, hat, racket, tennis shoes and proper attire. Overnight campers also need to bring tennis clothes (shorts and t-shirts), socks, toiletries, towels, bathing suit, linens (blankets, sheets, pillows for an oversized twin bed), spending money for snacks (no more than $25 is suggested). CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Morning and Day campers will check in at the Boone Tennis Center on June 18 and/or July 23, from 4-5 pm with a tennis evaluation from 6-8 pm that evening. Overnight campers will check in at the Boone Indoor Tennis Center on either Sunday, June 18 or Sunday, July 23 from 4:30-5:30 pm.
TRAINER A University of Kentucky trainer will be a member of our full-time staff and will stay in the dorms with our campers. Please notify our trainer at check-in of any special health concerns you may have.
At the day of check-in, there will be complimentary pizza for all campers at 8 pm. The camp week ends at 5 pm on Thursday with a special awards ceremony at 4:30 pm. Parents are welcome to attend!
SUNDAY, JUNE 18/JULY 23 4:00 – 5:30 pm Registration/ Check Into Dorms 6:00 – 8:00 pm Introduction/Evaluation 8:00 – 8:30 pm Pizza dinner at Courts MONDAY-WEDNESDAY JUNE 19-21/JULY 24-26 7:30 am Wake up 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am – Noon Tennis Training Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch/Rest 2:00 – 2:45 pm Guest Speaker/Exhibition 2:45 – 5:00 pm Tennis Training THURSDAY, JUNE 22/JULY 27 7:30 am Wake up 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am – Noon Tennis Training Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch/Rest 2:00 – 4:30 pm Camp Davis Cup 4:30 – 5:00 pm Awards Ceremony
EQUIPMENT The camp will only use regular balls for all ages.
2017 WILDCAT TENNIS CAMPS q June 18-22, MORNING CAMP....... $245
q July 23-27 MORNING CAMP......... $245
q June 18-22, DAY CAMP................ $365
q July 23-27, DAY CAMP.................. $365
q June 18-22, OVERNIGHT CAMP... $550 (ages 12-18, overnight)
q July 23-27, OVERNIGHT CAMP.... $550
(ages 8-18, 9:00 am - Noon)
(ages 8-18, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Campers must be at least 12 years old at the start of camp
(ages 8-18, 9:00 am - Noon)
(ages 8-18, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
(ages 12-18, overnight)
Campers must be at least 12 years old at the start of camp
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You will NOT be able to pay by credit card at check-in. ONLY CHECKS OR CASH. * Date of birth is required and must match the physical form to stay overnight at camp. NCAA rules prohibit payment of camp expenses (camp tuition, transportation, spending money, etc.) for prospects (9th grade and above) by University of Kentucky boosters. NCAA rules also prohibit free or reduced camp admissions for prospects. If you have any questions, notify camp officials prior to attending camp. The University of Kentucky’s camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).