Triple Jump Camp
The NSSF proudly announces its Performance Triple Jump Camp, an elite triple jump clinic, December 27-29, 2011. The goal is to identify emerging elite junior triple jump talent and provide them with the best technical and training methods available, and to maximize their development to international level jumpers who may eventually represent the United States in Olympic and World Championship competitions.
The Performance Triple Jump Camp will be held December 27-29, 2011 in Nassau, The Bahamas. It is open to all interested coaches and athletes who register. State of the art coaching and training will be available as well as opportunities for observation and interaction with the coaching staff. Coaches and athletes are encouraged to film, ask questions and generally be involved so they can gain maximum benefit from this event.
Coaching Staff
Peter Pratt: been coaching track and field for at least 30 years. He is a former Bahamian triple jumper, winner of the inaugural CARIFTA Games, NCAA Champion and current Bahamian National team coach. Pratt is an IAAF Level V Diploma Elite Coach for Horizontal Jumps and currently coaches Jumper's INC. He has developed countless triple jumpers over the past two decades, including the Mimms twins currently bursting onto the international junior scene and gold and bronze medalists at the recent World Youth Championships. In 2001 he began a 3-year stint as National Jumps Coach for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has coached athletes that eventually went on to be medalist at every level of the sport. He normally represents the Bahamas on occasions at various international events.
Antonio Saunders: An All-American triple jump graduate from the University of Georgia. Antonio relocated to the Bahamas and has since become IAAF Level II Certified which has helped him in the transformation of Jumps in the Bahamas. In hopes of grooming the best jumpers in the world, Antonio works closely with Mr. Peter Pratt. He currently works at C. R Walker Senior High School and uses his talents to discover the next great one.
Bahamian Tradition of Triple Jump Excellence
More information on the Triple Jump Tradition of the Bahamas can be found at here
Entry Information
The clinic is open to all athletes, coaches and interested parties. The registration fee is $85.00. It includes a free t-shirt.
An entry of a group of 5 or more is entitled to a 20% discount on the entry fees.
Entry deadline date is Sunday, December 22, 2011.
Register through Head Count
Travel Information
Beeline Travel is the official travel agent for this clinic. They can handle your air and hotel needs in Nassau, Bahamas.
You may use the information at this link, or call 877-543-7937.
Schedule of Events
Monday, December 26, 2011
| 6:00pm | Registration | Red Carpet Inn |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | Welcome meeting | Red Carpet Inn |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
| 9:00am | Registration | TBA |
| 10am-noon | Morning Session | Police College of Bahamas |
| Noon-2:00pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm | Afternoon Session | Goodman’s Bay @ Cable Beach |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | Video Review | TBA |
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
| 10:00am-noon | Morning Session | College of Bahamas |
| Noon-2:30pm | Lunch Break | |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Coaches Session | |
| 2:30pm-4:30pm | Afternoon Session | Bahamian National Stadium |
Thursday, December 29, 2011
| 10:00am-noon | Morning Session | Police College of Bahamas |
| Noon-1:00pm | Stadium Tour | New Stadium |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Coaches Session | |
| 1:00-2:30pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:30pm-4:30pm | Afternoon Session | Bahamian National Stadium |
