Winners Edge Development Camp for Figure Skaters

DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR FIGURE SKATERS August 13-16, 2009
The Winners Edge Figure Skaters Camp is a program designed to address the development needs of the figure skater at all levels. Skaters will be grouped according to level of jumps they are consistently landing and currently working toward or need/desire assistance on to be the most beneficial for each individual skater, regardless of age or level. The focus of this camp is to promote a creative atmosphere in which the skater can reach beyond their current comfort level to become a stronger and more confident skater, while having fun in the process. This camp is designed with the skater in mind. On Ice classes will include jumps, spins, artistry and stroking. Off Ice classes will include strengthening, power, plyometrics, flexibility, balance and aerobics.	Mr. Kerry Leitch is a National, World and Olympic Coach with over 40 years of coaching experience. Mr. Leitch who has coached world champions and medallists, during those 40+ years of coaching has a reputation that is surpassed by none. He has coached over 60 National and International Champions, and is also a referee for professional skating events. Tamarah hails from Canada where she trained under Olympic coaches, Jan Ullmark and Michael Jiranek. She was a Regional Gold Medalist that competed in Sectionals and Divisionals. Tamarah competed as a single skater and in pairs. After competitive skating, she joined Disney On Ice where she retired from the "Principle" role of Nemo. She brings over 20 years of skating and coaching experience, as well as, 5 years of insight into professional show skating skills and choreography. 1988 US Olympian 6-Time US National Medalists 4-Time World Team Member International level coach Current Director of Skating of the Arctic Zone Iceplex Ms. Hough-Sweeney has years of coaching experience. 2 time Olympian, 5 Time World Team Member, Canadian Pair Champion with Doug Ladret, top 3 in Canada for 9 years. Won 3 International events including Skate Canada, Skate Electric, St. Gervais. Skated in Stars on Ice for 4 years. Competed at pro events, such as World Professional Championships. U.S. Open, Dick Button's Washington Pro Event, Canadian Pro, French Open. Ms Hough-Sweeney has taught and choreographed for World Competitors. She has taught at several figure skating camps. She enjoys coaching all levels of figure skating.

A camp designed for all the needs of the Figure Skater. On and Off Ice Sessions with each of the coaches Off Ice Training Sessions including Power Strengthening Flexibility Aerobics Balance Artistry All meals from breakfast on Friday thru lunch on Sunday Lodging in the facilities on-site Dormitory (beginning Thursday evening) Sessions with National, World & Olympic Coaches Caryn Kadavy Tamarah Hooper Peter Biver Kerry Leitch Christine Hough-Sweeney

This figure skater's camp is held at the Northwest Sports Complex in Spooner, Wisconsin. Spooner is located 1 1/4 hours south of the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI and 2 hours Northeast of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area.

Total cost of this camp is $429.00 with payment in full due by July 15, 2009. Late applications will be accepted if there is space available. We also prefer payments thru PayPal. If you are not a member of PayPal you can sign up for a free PayPal account during the Check Out process after your registration form is filled out and submitted. Thank You.
2001: American Open - 2nd 1998: Sears Open - 4th, British Championships - 1st, Winter Olympic Games - 6th, World Figure Skating Championships - 7th 1997: British Championships - 1st 1996: World Figure Skating Championships - 15th, European Figure Skating Championships - 4th, NHK - 5th, Skate Canada - 5th 1995: World Figure Skating Championships - 8th, European Figure Skating Championships 11th 1994: Winter Olympic Games - 9th, World Figure Skating Championships - 10th, European Figure Skating Championships - 11th 1992: Winter Olympics - 12th	Ms. Caryn Kadavy, a U.S. National and World Medalist, and Olympic contender, brings over 30 years of skating experience to camp, both amateur and professional. After turning pro, she skated with Katarina Witt and Brian Boitano in their professional tours. She then turned to professional competition, and has won several events.