U.S. Figure Skating’s Athlete Development Department is excited to announce the third camp dedicated to helping qualifying level athletes improve their Technical Elements Score. Jump on It! is a two day camp that will be focused primarily on jump exercises from some of the most prominent jump coaches, in addition to spins and skating skills, power and agility and off-ice classes focused on sports science and understanding the judges and technical panel’s evaluations.

Athletes will be divided into groups of approximately 7- 10 athletes of similar skill level and age, and move through group classes. All athletes will have the opportunity to work with the entire faculty; all instruction will be in group format.

Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be an entire coaches’ track, in addition to coaches having the opportunity to observe their own students in several classes.

Parents are also welcome to attend; there will be a separate Parents Education program for all attending parents.

This program is limited to a maximum of 100 athletes, in “Tiers” based on their participation in the 2018 regional, sectional and/or U.S. championships. Please see the registration section for details.

AN ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR THE TECHNICAL ELEMENTS SCOREAPRIL 19-21, 2018 ● COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

SAMPLE DAILYSCHEDULE FOR ATHLETESThis is a SAMPLE schedule to give athletes and parents an idea of what the day will look like. Class order and specific topics may vary.All athletes will have every class and the opportunity to work with all faculty.THURSDAY, APRIL 198 a.m.– 4 p.m. S.T.A.R.S. Combine, practice ice for purchase3 p.m. Registration5:30 p.m. Athlete WelcomeFRIDAY, APRIL 207 a.m. Off-ice warm-up7:30 a.m. Skating Skills8:10 a.m. Jump Exercise – Class 19 a.m. Classroom: Understanding Jump Calls & GOEs10 a.m. Classroom: Sports Science – Class 111 a.m. Lunch12:30 p.m. Jump Exercise – Class 21:10 p.m. Off-ice: Creating a Dynamic Warm-up Break3:20 p.m. Jump Exercise – Class 34:10 p.m. Jump Exercise – Class 45:30 p.m. Edge ClassSATURDAY, APRIL 217:30 a.m. Off-ice warm-up8 a.m. Skating Skills8:40 a.m. Off-ice: Spinner harness exercises9:20 a.m. Jump Exercise – Class 510:20 a.m. Off-ice core & cardio11:20 a.m. Spin FeaturesNoon Lunch1 p.m. Off-ice: Jump Exercises1:40 p.m. Jump Exercise – Class 62:40 p.m. Off-ice: Sports Science Class 24 p.m. Edge Class5 p.m. End of Camp

HOW CAMP WORKS U.S. Figure Skating is responsible for the curriculum, faculty selection and program design. Athletes will be divided into “teams” of 7 -10 athletes, by skill level and gender. They will stay with their team the entire weekend.

The focus on the camp is developing core skills in the Technical Elements Score – including jumps, spins, skating skills and sports science concepts.

Athletes will rotate through a series of on-ice and off-ice classes focused on those skills. For jump classes, the classes of 7-10 skaters will be organized by jump type (i.e., Lutzes, flips, Axels, etc.). Exercises for working on those skills will be demonstrated to the group, along with criteria for entrances, steps, etc. Athletes will demonstrate the jumps in small groups, receiving feedback with the group. Then, athletes practice the jump on their own, while the instructor gives individual feedback.

Skating skills and all off-ice classes will be in group format with all athletes working together. Team USA athletes will be volunteering, demonstrating and working with athletes all weekend!

Faculty was selected for their expertise in their specific area and represents a variety of top coaches.

COACHES EDUCATION & PROGRAMMING It is highly recommended that coaches attend. There will be an entire Coaches Education track, in partnership with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) including Coach-only classes on Thursday, April 19th. On Friday and Saturday, coaches will alternate between coach-only discussion and education groups and observing their own athletes’ jump classes. If athletes of similar skill and age are students of the same coach, we will make every effort to place them on the same team.

Detailed information on the Coaches Track is in a separate information package, and will be sent directly to all coaches that had one or more student(s) compete at the 2018 Regional Championships.

PARENTS EDUCATIONU.S. Figure Skating is pleased to present a Parents Education track for all parents accompanying athletes to the camp. Presentations will be geared towards helping parents support their athletes through the journey of competitive figure skating. Tentative topics include:

S.T.A.R.S. COMBINEA S.T.A.R.S. Combine and High Performance Movement Screen will be held on Thursday, April 19th 2018 between 8:00 am- 4:00pm at the Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall. This program is optional and requires a separate registration. Details for registration will be included in the athlete’s registration confirmation.

LOCATIONAll athlete programming, including on-ice and off-ice instruction on Friday and Saturday, April 19-21, will take place at the Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall in Colorado Springs, Colo.Registration, followed by the Athlete Welcome on Thursday, April 19 in addition to the Parents Education track, will take place at the official hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs.Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall 3185 Venetucci Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80906Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

• Empowering Your Athlete • Balancing School and Skating • Inside U.S. Figure Skating

• Sports Science and Injury Prevention • Understanding Judging• Working With Your Coach

HOUSINGA room block has been reserved at:

DoubleTree by Hilton – Colorado Springs 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Rate: $151/nightReservations: Call 719-576-8900 Reference “U.S. Figure Skating Camp”You may call to reserve a room beginning January 2, 2018.The cut-off to book a room is March 18, 2018.

CHAPERONESAthletes will be supervised during the camp hours by team leaders. There will one team leader assigned to each group of up to 10 athletes. U.S. Figure Skating is not responsible for athletes before or after camp hours each day. A chaperone, parent or guardian isexpected to supervise athletes under 18 overnight at the hotel.

TRANSPORTATIONParticipants can fly into either the Colorado Springs airport (COS) or Denver International Airport (DEN).

The Colorado Springs airport is approximately 15-20 minutes from the hotel / rink, and the DoubleTree provides a free shuttle service for hotel guests. The Denver International Airport is approximately 90 minutes from the hotel / rink. A rental car would be necessary for travel into Denver.

The DoubleTree is less than one mile, or a 10-minute walk from the rink. There are several restaurants in the immediate area.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONThe registration fee for Jump on It!: The Technical Elements Score camp is $495 per athlete. The registration fee includes:• Approximately 8 hours of on-ice group instruction• Approximately 5 hours of off-ice instruction• An opportunity to use “the Spinner” – a new technology in understanding air position and technique• Lunch Friday & Saturday• Parents Education track for any accompanying parents• Two camp performance shirts

REGISTRATION PROCESS & QUALIFICATIONSAll athletes should register here online. The registration deadline for all athletes is March 1, 2018, unless camp fills sooner. Registration will be in three Tiers:

• Tier 1: Athletes that competed singles at the 2018 U.S. Championships that earned at least one bonus point for a jump. Tier 1 athletes may register starting on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

• Tier 2: Athletes that competed singles at the 2018 Sectionals that earned at least one bonus point for a jump at the juvenile level or higher. Athletes that competed pairs at the 2018 U.S. Sectionals and/or 2018 U.S. Championships. Tier 2 athletes may register beginning on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

• Tier 3: Athletes that competed singles at the 2018 Regional Championships that earned at least one bonus point for a jump at the juvenile level or higher may register beginning on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!