Immediate Visual Feedback Immediately after doing a dive, each diver will be

able to see that dive replayed on video through the use

of our TiVo system.

Stop action, slow motion, and regular speed re-

plays can be used to show them what they did on the

dive as soon as they can swim to the side of the pool!

Grand Valley

State University

Competitive

Diving Camps

2013

Camp Leadership

Steve Burciaga: Head Diving Coach at Grand Valley

State University and Rip Effect Diving Club. He has 12

years of coaching High School Boys and Girls Diving

Programs. He was Michigan Boys Division 3 Diving

Coach of the Year in 2010, 2011, Coached and Developed

Conference Champions, Regional Champions, State Meet

Champions, AAU National Champion, USA Diving

National Qualifiers, NCAA National Qualifiers and High

School and NCAA All Americans.

Kyle Gebraad: Kyle is one of Grand Valley’s top 10

all time divers in scoring. He has been diving since middle

school and has been coached by some of the best coaches

in West Michigan. He possess the knowledge to improve

and develop divers.

Katie Vulpetti: Katie is one of Grand Valleys most

successful women divers. She is an NCAA All American

and holds top 10 scores on 1 meter and 3 meter. Katie has

experience in developing young and experienced divers.

Taylor Wiercinski: Taylor is Grand Valleys most

successful female Freshman diver. She holds all Freshman

diving records and holds the 3 meter 11 dive varsity

record. She is a two time NCAA All American and posses

the skills to help develop divers.

What to Bring

Swim Suits - Towels/Sammie - Shorts/T-shirt - Tennis

Shoes - Lock

A desire to learn and to get better!

Competitive Camp Sessions Session A

Monday June 10 - Thursday June 13

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Monday June 17 - Thursday June 20

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Monday June 24 - Thursday June 27

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Session B Monday July 8 - Thursday July 11

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Monday July 15 - Thursday July 18

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Monday July 22 - Thursday July 25

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Four Basic Keys

to Doing Excellent Dives

Body Alignment

Board work and takeoffs

Initiating and Stopping Rotation

Entries and Lineups

Our camp is a teaching camp. Using videos, lectures and discussion we show

how elite and Olympic level divers use the Four Basic

Keys as they perform in meets.

Divers will learn how to apply these same keys to

their diving under the direction of their group coach

through daily work on the diving boards and while

learning dryland drills and perfecting entries.

Each diver has their dives video taped and

critiqued by one of our coaches each session. We will

try and focus on strengthen each divers new dives built

over this time

“By the time a diver leaves the board on any

takeoff, the height of the dive, the distance from the

board and the amount of somersault rotation is already

determined.”

Ron O’Brien, USA Olympic Diving Coach

Who May Enroll Participants must be at least twelve years old

or have had previous competitive diving

experience to enroll. Our diving camps are aimed at preparing boys and girls to compete in diving as part of a team either for their

club or their school.

All sessions are limited in enrollment. We strive to maintain a camp size that allows us to be

effective teachers and for each diver to get as much

individual attention as possible.

Jasmine Ramahi

GVSU Diving Class of 2013

Kyle Gebraad

GVSU Diving Class of 2013

High School Early Start

Mini Camp Monday July 29 - Friday August 2

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Required Waiver Parents, please take time to discuss this with you son/

daughter.

Both parent and diver must sign before we will

accept this application.

I understand that diving is a potentially

hazardous activity. I understand that the risk of

injury can range from minor bruises to more

permanent injuries such as paralysis. . I assume all

risks associated with participation in this camp

including but not limited to, falls, contact with other

participants, improper entries into the water and

hitting the diving board. I agree to follow the

direction of the camp and university staff in regards

to my actions while participating in instruction, skill

work, camp activities and using university facilities.

I agree to give my best in each session. I

will take pride in my performance and look for ways

to improve in each session of camp. I will work to

help make this camp fun for myself and all the other

divers around me. I will respect my fellow divers and

work to develop a great Team Spirit all week.

(Diver’s signature)

___________________________________________

I have read the above statement and

discussed it with my son/daughter. I understand that

Grand Valley and it’s staff/coaches will take all

reasonable precautions for the safety of all

participants and I release Grand Valley State

University, it staff/coaches and everyone connected

with the facilities from all claims of liability in

conjunction of my son/daughter’s participation in this

camp.

(Parent’s or legal guardian’s signature)

___________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________ Zip _______________

Phone # ____________________ Email Contact ________________________________

Boy ______ Girl ______

Age _________________

Grade Next Fall _______

2013 Diving Camp Registration Form (Only one diver per form please. Please print neatly)

Select Camp Session(s)

______ Competitive Session (A) June 10 - June 27

______ Competitive Session (B) July 8 - July 25

______ High School Early Startup Mini Camp (C) - July 29 - August 2

Note: 10% discount for multiple camp sessions or signing up with a sibling. One discount applied per family.

Camp T-Shirt Size (Adult sizes) ____ S ____ M ____ Lg ____ XL

Mail this application with a $100 deposit to: GVSU Diving Camp

c/o Steve Burciaga

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Mi 49401

Make checks payable to GVSU Swimming and Diving. Any remaining camp fee is due the first day of camp.

Tell Us about Your Diving Experience:

How long have you been diving? __________

What School or Team? _______________________________

Can you dive from the 3 meter board? Yes No

Are you afraid of the 3 meter diving board? Yes No

Are you a member of USA Diving? Yes No

What category are you most afraid of?

Front, Back Inward Reverse Twisting

Mark the dives you can do from the 1 meter board. Front Back Reverse Inward

Dive ____ ____ ____ ____

Somersault ____ ____ ____ ____

1 1/2 SS ____ ____ ____ ____

2 SS ____ ____ ____ ____

2 1/2 SS ____ ____ ____ ____

What Twisting dives can you do?

Camp enrollment is limited.

Completed applications are accepted in the order

received until a camp is filled. If a camp is filled, your

deposit will be returned promptly.

Daily Schedule -

Competitive Camp

HS Early Startup Mini Camp First 30-45 Min Dryland / Discussion

Core strength

Body lines

Yoga

Stretching

Remaining Diving Boards

Board Work

Basic Diving skills

Advanced Skill Works

Focus Group training

Entries

Session Camp Cost Competitive Camp A $215

Competitive Camp B $215

HS Startup Mini Camp $125

Attend multiple sessions or signup siblings and

receive a 10% discount.

Cancellations and Refunds

Due to the limited number of spaces available, there

will be no refunds once camp has started.

Questions

If you have any questions about our camps, please

contact Steve Burciaga at burciags@gvsu.edu