Elevation by Determination Camp - Mankato, MN

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Coach MATT KOLB‚S

ELEVATION BY DETERMINATION˙

POLE VAULT CAMP

At

MINNESOTA STATE U.

Indoor Mondo Facility

In

MANKATO, MN



Spring Camp

March 5-6, 2008

Check raceberryjam.com for June camp

Elevation by Determination Camp

Since 1987, Coach Matt Kolb has helped recruit and organize various vaulting camps including the Don Hood World Class Pole Vault Camps, Jan Johnson's Sky Jumpers Vault Camps and the UCS Spirit Vault Camp at West Point, New York. Coach Kolb brings his pole vaulting knowledge, athletic ability and coaching expertise together to share at the Elevation by Determination Camp at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Elevation by Determination Philosophy

Coach Kolb and his staff take great pride in teaching the athletes a safe progression of skills and drills. Each athlete will be placed in a group based on ability and experience. The safety of your child is the number one concern at this camp and will be lead one of many MSU All-Americans staff.

Program

The Elevation by Determination Camp program will consist of three daily sessions with athletes working in groups based on ability. The training will focus on Phase I of the vault with a variety of drills. Some of the activities included in the daily sessions will be underwater vaulting, gymnastics, imitative exercises, videotape analysis, speed and strength testing and age group competitions.

Eligibility

Male and female pole vaulters, ages 12 and up that have any vault experience and a school physical. **Please send a current physical with your registration.

Costs

Commuters-- $200.00 [includes all instructional activities, 2 meals/day and booklet]

$25.00 off for ex-campers!

Lodging

Lodging for winter camps are the responsibility of the vaulter at a local hotel. Lodging for the summer camps will be at Stony Point Camp in Lake Crystal. Transportation to and from lodging will be provided. Proper supervision of athletes will be provided at summer lodging sites.

Contact MATT KOLB:

Home# (507) 387-5117 Cell # (507) 271-3626

E-mail: kolb@hickorytech.net

Registration

A check for $100.00 down payment should accompany the registration form. The balance of the camp fee will be due at check-in. Participation in the camp is available on a first come, first serve basis.

**Refunds subject to a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds after Feb. 15th, 2008. Substitutes are acceptable. No refunds if dismissed for disciplinary or injury reasons.

What to bring

Each vaulter should bring his/her own helmet, poles, shoes, spikes, shorts, sweats, swim suit, towels, If at summer camp - toiletries, pillow, sheets, blankets, or sleeping bag, alarm clock, tape and extra spending money. [Arrangements can be made to borrow poles, but it is best if you can bring your own]

Coaching Education Program

Coaches who participate in the camp, either as a participant or registered observer ($100 commuter) will receive an Official Elevation by Determination Pole Vaulting Camp Coaches Certificate for clock hours (teaching).

Check-In

Spring and Summer Camps--Both residents and commuters should check in between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 am. at MSU, Mankato--Bud Myers Indoor Track Complex.

Departure

The final day of the camps will include a competition at the Bud Myers Field House which will begin at 9:30 for spring camps and summer camps . Families are encouraged to attend. The camp will come to a close at the end of the competition and athletes are asked to please have their transportation planned accordingly.

Location

Bud Myers Field House Minnesota State University

Stadium Road, Mankato, MN

[When entering Mankato, follow the signs to Minnesota State University]

To order poles and/or pits contact: Matt Kolb!

Application

Mail application, physical exam, payment and parental consent forms to: Matt Kolb 26 Renann Ct.

North Mankato, MN 56003

Name________________________________________________M__F__

Address_____________________________________________________

City_______________________________State______Zip_____________



E-mail Address_______________________________________________

Phone________________________Work phone______________________

Cell Phone_______________________________________

School____________________________________________Grd fall 07____

Best Vault competitive_________Grip________Pole_________

ex. 13‚-0‰ 13‚-2‰ 14‚160lbs.

Make checks payable ($100 down payment) to: Matt Kolb

( ) Commuter $200.00 YOU MUST ARRANGE SATURDAY HOTEL

Circle one

Spring Camp Summer Camp

Circle T-Shirt Size S - M - L - XL

NEW Shirts on sale for $15.00∑let me know size to insure availability.

Parental Consent / Participant Waiver

I herby grant permission for my child to attend the Minnesota State Elevation by Determination camp. I verify that my child has had the physical exam in the past year and is capable to participate in the activities related to the clinic. I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Matt Kolb, Elevation by Determination, Minnesota State, and/ or their agents or employees from any and all liability for injury to my child, as well as any injury or damage caused by my child. Should medical treatment for my child be necessary, I hereby authorize any physician or trainer selected by camp personnel to order and conduct medical or surgical procedures necessary. In addition, I hereby grant permission for Elevation by Determination to use any photography or video tape of related camp activities for advertising or educational video materials.

Health & Accident Insurance Company

Company_______________________________________

Policy #_________________________________________

________________________________________________Guardian Signature Date_____________

ELEVATION BY DETERMINATION˙

POLE VAULT CAMP

Coach Matt Kolb

"The Highest Pole Vaulter in Minnesota‚s History" Personal Record of 18‚- 3" in 89'

Matt KolbËœThe Athlete

MSHSL Athlete: Gymnast, State Swimmer, State Pole Vault Champion and record holder 15‚-1.5‰ in 1982.

MSU Athlete: Indoor Vault Record Holder 17‚7.75‰, Outdoor Record Holder 17‚-1‰, seven-time Conference Champion, two-time Div. II All American and 1986 Div. I All American, three-time USA Nationals qualifier, 1987 US Olympic Festival Bronze Medalist, and all time best 18‚-3‰ Kansas Relays in 1989.

Matt KolbËœThe Coach

"Over 25 years of experience coaching junior high athletes to World Class Pole Vaulters."

Mankato West High School

13 Conference Champions

10 Section Champions

17 State Qualifiers

First and third pole vault at State (2004)

State Pole Vault Champs (1984, 1998, 2002, 2003)

State Team Champions (2004)

Freshman boy jumps 13-6" in October 2008

Minnesota State University

Twenty six men and women All Americans

Four NCAA Champions - Male (1995), Female (2004) (2005) (2007). Women have set the NCAA Div. II indoor record a record seven times. An unprecedented 5 MSU athletes t o NCAA Indoor Nationals in 2003.

MSU

Women List Men List

14' - 0.5‰ 17' - 7.75‰

13' - 4.5‰ 16' - 10.5‰

12' - 2.75‰ 16' - 6.75‰

12' - 2.5" 16' - 5.75"

12' - 2.25" 16' - 4"

11' - 11.5‰ 16' - 3.5"

11' - 10" 16' ˆ 2"

Coach Matt Kolb
Elevation by Determination Pole Vault Camps
UCS Spirit Track Equipment Representative
Minnesota State University Pole Vault Coach
Mankato West H.S Jumps Coach
Cell 507-271-3626
E-Mail <mailto:Kolb@hickorytech.net>Kolb@hickorytech.net