- SOLVANG SPRINT/OLYMPIC DISTANCE CAMP 2010
- April 20-25, 2010
A camp for Sprint/Olympic Distance Triathletes of all experience levels
- The Solvang Sprint/Olympic Distance Camp is for all those who are looking to compete in Sprint or Olympic distance races in the near future. All abilities and experience levels are welcome, including those who our about to do their first triathlon! Our goal is to provide athletes with an opportunity to enjoy coached training sessions in all three disciplines in a supportive and fun atmosphere. The week will include coached swim, bike and run sessions, drills in all three sports, brick training sessions, transition training, bike skills and the opportunity, if desired, for some challenging training sessions to prepare you for the upcoming season. Fully supported rides along with seminars, catered evening meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary.
- Fully Supported Rides
- Coached Swim, Bike and Run Sessions
- Bike skills, transition practice and track workouts
- Catered Evening Meals
- Seminars on race preparation, Q&A Session
- Camp Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Wine Tasting
- Target Athlete:
- Athletes of all abilities and experience levels wishing to compete for the first time, or improve, in Sprint and/or Olympic Distance events this year, or the near future.
- Camp Staff:
- Camp Director: Charlie Woodcock
- Coaches: TBA during January 2010
- Camp Fee: $825 (US Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching, swim fees, all lunches and evening meals including a last night out at a restaurant, itinerary, route plans and profiles, Q&A session, seminars, transition practice, camp cycling jersey and SAG support on all rides.
- Paying your deposit of $100 (non-refundable) secures your place at the camp. Your remaining camp balance is due by March 9, 2010. Your place at the camp will be relinquished if your full camp fee is not received by March 9, 2010.
- Two options to pay either by check or Paypal
- Paying by check:
- We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Triathlon Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Sprint/Olympic Distance Camp 2010
- PO Box 313
- Solvang, CA 93464
- USA
- Paying by Paypal:
- If you are choosing to pay either your deposit payment ($100 non-refundable) or balance/full payment by Paypal, then please indicate this on your registration form. Within 48 hours you will then be sent an invoice directly to your email address on your registration from our Paypal account with instructions on how to pay. Please note if you are paying by Paypal there is an additional $5 administrative fee for the deposit payment and $20 administrative fee for your camp balance.
- Registration:
- Please click here to register today.
- For further information, please contact our camp director, Charlie Woodcock, via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Camp Itinerary:
- The Sprint/Olympic Distance Camp is to provide athletes with an opportunity to enjoy coached training sessions in all three disciplines of Triathlon, in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Whether you are preparing for your first Sprint or Olympic Distance race, or are looking to improve on your races of last season, this camp is open to all experience levels. The week will include coached swim, bike and run sessions, drills in all three sports, brick training sessions, transition training, bike skills and some specific training sessions to prepare you for the upcoming season. Fully supported rides along with seminars, catered evening meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary. Please click here for the camp itinerary.
- Camp Accommodation:
- Our camp headquarters is at the Meadowlark Inn in Solvang, California. All activities, meals and seminars will be held at the Meadowlark Inn.
- Meadowlark Inn
www.meadowlarkinnsolvang.com
The Meadowlark Inn is situated 1.5 miles from the center of Solvang half way between Solvang and Santa Ynez. This Inn lends itself to a group setting very well. It is set in ample grounds and home to 18 rooms all ground level that are basic, but well maintained. A nice homemade breakfast is included in your room price and there is a small outdoor pool that is great for soaking your legs after a long ride. (We opt to have them turn the heat off exactly for this purpose!) Wireless Internet is available throughout the property. Accommodation starts at $67.50 a night for a shared room to $90 for a single standard room. For those who book early there is also the option (for an extra fee) of booking a room with a hot tub. The staff at the Meadowlark Inn are happy to pair athletes up for shared accommodation if you so choose. The Meadowlark Inn is located off Highway 246 the main route through the valley and within walking distance of; a quaint but well stocked grocery store, the outdoor swimming pool, the high school all weather track and the YMCA (great if you need an extra swim/weights). Please note that accommodation costs are not included in the camp fee.
- Meadowlark Inn Reservations: 1-800-344-9792 or 1-805-688-4631
- Accommodation needs to be booked directly with the Meadowlark Inn. When calling, please state that you are with the Solvang Base Camp as that will allow you to get the special rate we have reserved.
Meadowlark Inn Solvang Base Camp Nightly Rates: (Please note these rates include breakfast)
Standard Single Room: $90 per night
Standard Double Room (Couple): $115 per night
Standard Hot Tub Room Single: $110 per night
Standard Hot Tub Room (Couple): $135 per night
Kitchen Room Single Occupancy: $110 per night
Kitchen Room Double Occupancy: $140 per night ($70 per person)
Suite with whirlpool bath single occupancy: $140 per night
Suite with whirlpool bath double occupancy: $170 per night ($85 per person)
(Extra person in Shared kitchen rooms or Suites = $40 per night)
Alternative accommodation:
Our overflow hotel and accommodation for those attending the camp for just part of the week, is the Svendsgaard Lodge. Please email the Camp Director for more information. We have also had athlete attend this camp who have stayed at a local camp ground in Buellton just 5.5 miles away. Again please email our camp director for more information.
- Meals:
- An essential part of our week! Breakfast is included with your accommodation price at the Meadowlark Inn. We will have an array of snacks and sponsors ride food available in each support vehicle for each group. A light lunch will be provided at the Meadowlark Inn each day. There is a quaint, but fully stocked grocery store a few minutes walk from our accommodation that has a sushi bar, salad bar, deli where you can sandwiches made to order at any time of the day and a coffee bar with wireless internet for those who are looking for a little extra! Group lunches and dinners are part of the camp itinerary and included in your camp fee. The dinners include a wine tasting and dinner at a local winery, and a group dinner at a local restaurant. If you have special dietary requirements we will do our best to cater to your needs, as much as the group setting allows. Our new camp chef is Solvang local Chef Kurt and we know everyone will be delighted by his delicious food... just ask the women cycling camp participants in 2009 who have already had the chance to enjoy his great catering.
- Airport Shuttles (from Santa Barbara Airport)
- Our camp staff are able to offer airport shuttles from Santa Barbara airport for a small fee of $30 round trip. These shuttles are available at set times, so if you are in need of a shuttle, please take these times into account when booking your flight. Airport shuttles can be booked when your final camp balance is paid, or up until one week before the camp starts.
- Pick-up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
- *Please note the camp starts at 4pm on Tuesday, April 20, 2010)
- Monday, April 19, 2010 - by prior arrangement only. If you need to arrive a day early at the camp, please let us know and we will see if one of our staff are available for a shuttle on this day. Please note this must be arranged in advanced.
- 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:15pm
- Departure times from the Meadowlark Inn to Santa Barbara Airport:
Sunday, April 25
- Please allow 40-minutes for the drive plus an additional 75 mins for check in time for domestic flights at Santa Barbara airport.
- Leaving the Meadowlark Inn: 10am, noon, 2pm
- Sprint/Olympic Distance Camp Cancellation Policy:
- Full payment (with the exception of your $100 non-refundable deposit) is refundable for withdrawals up until March 9, 2010. For withdrawals after March 9, 2010 but before April 6, 2010, 50% of your full payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after April 6, 2010 only 25% of your full payment is refundable. If we (Solvang Triathlon Camps) have to cancel a camp for any reason, we will refund you the full amount of your camp fee including your deposit, within 30 days of the cancellation of the camp. We cannot however be responsible for expenses incurred with airline tickets or any travel arrangements
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