SPRING FLING CAMP 2008
March 10-16, 2008
Early arrival option:
Solvang Century Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 16, 2008
The Spring Fling Camp offers the ideal opportunity to jump start your spring training for the year. Our goal is to provide athletes with an opportunity to get a big mileage week under their belt before the season starts. Head coach Chuckie V will be leading an experienced and professional coaching staff who are excited to support the athletes through a demanding but fun week. SAG support along with fully catered evening meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary. It is a week devoted to training and recovery.... with miles of smiles guaranteed.
The camp fee this year includes all coaching, seminars, swim fees, a camp cycling jersey, all evening meals including a last night out at a restaurant, SAG support on rides, and sponsors goodies.
- Arrive early at the camp and ride the scenic but challenging Century or Half Century event
- Coaching led by Ironman Champion Chuckie V
- Fully Supported Rides
- Catered Evening Meals
- Seminars and Q&A Session
- Camp Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Wine Tasting
- Camp Fee:
- Alumni rate: $650 • New participant rate: $735
(U.S. Dollars)
- Alumni fees! If you came to the Spring Fling in either 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 we would love to see you back so we are offering an Alumni rate once again. If you are new to the Spring Fling Camp we welcome you to a fun, big mileage week of training in a beautiful area.
- The camp fee includes all coaching, swim fees, all evening meals (including a last night out at a restaurant), itinerary, route plans and profiles, Q&A session, seminars, 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 February 4, 2008. Your place at the camp will be relinquished if your full camp fee is not received by February 4, 2008. We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Triathlon Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Spring Fling Camp 2008
- PO Box 313
- Solvang, CA 93464
- USA
- We also accept payment by Paypal (see registration form). If paying by Paypal there is an additional $3 administrative fee for the deposit payment and $10 administrative fee for your camp balance.
- Camp Itinerary:
- The Spring Fling is a cycling specific multisport training camp open to all those who are looking to compete or improve in Half Ironman or Ironman events in the near future. Click here for the camp itinerary.
- Target Athlete:
- Athletes of all abilities wishing to compete or improve in half Ironman or Ironman events this year, or the near future. Once again, we also welcome pure cyclists.
- Solvang Century Option:
- Arrive to the camp a few days early and ride the famous Solvang Century on Saturday March 8th 2008 with 5,000 others! The century is not part of our camp, but it is highly recommended that you come early and participate in this wonderful event. We will have some light training organized from Sunday March 9th and Monday March 10th AM to tide you over until the camp starts. Please register for this event yourself at:
www.bikescor.com/solvang
- 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 which 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 if you bring your laptop. 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 Spring Fling Camp which will allow you to get the special rate we have reserved. This special rate is available for bookings made before January 28th, 2008.
Meadowlark Inn Spring Fling Camp Week 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
Standard Suite (King bed) plus living room (with pull out sleeper sofa): $135 per night ($67.50 per person)
Kitchen Room Single Occupancy: $120 per night
Kitchen Room Double Occupancy: $150 per night ($75 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)
Century Weekend Accommodation:
Accommodation for the century weekend is nearly all full in Solvang. However, the owner of the Meadowlark Inn is giving participants of the Spring Fling Camp first dibs on accommodation for this weekend if booked by December 31st, 2007. After that date these rooms will be released to others. Note that the room rates are full rate for Friday March 7th and Saturday March 8th 2007 due to the demand in Solvang.
Meadowlark Inn Cancellation Policy:
There is a $25 cancellation policy for any rooms cancelled with the Meadowlark Inn after a reservation has been made. If the reservation is cancelled after January 28th, you will be held responsible for any portion of the total reservation costs that the Meadowlark Inn is not able to re-sell.
Accommodation costs are not included in the camp fee. All meals and activities will take place at the Meadowlark Inn. If you are interested in camping, there is a camp ground in Buellton about 5.5 miles away that has been used by athletes attending our camp before. For more information please contact our camp director via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Meals:
- An essential part of our week! Breakfast is included with your accommodation price at the Meadowlark Inn. We find it best to leave everyone up to their own devices for lunch. Typically we were on the road cycling, so lunch is each athlete's responsibility. There is a quaint, but fully stocked grocery store a few minutes walk from our accommodation. For dinner we have arranged a group rate at the Meadowlark, to save you having to walk anywhere after a long training day! All evening meal costs from Monday March 10th to the end of the camp are included in the camp fee.
- 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 (between January 1 and February 10, 2008).
- Pick-up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
- Friday March 7th (for Solvang Century)
- 1pm, 4pm, 6:15pm
- Sunday March 9th by arrangement
- Monday March 10th
- 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:15pm
- (Please note the Spring Fling Triathlon Camp officially starts at 4pm on Monday March 10, 2008).
- Departure times from the Meadowlark Inn to Santa Barbara Airport:
- (Please allow 50-minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport – 90 mins is normally fine for domestic flights departing Santa Barbara)
- Sunday March 16
- Leaving the Meadowlark Inn: 8:30am, 10am, noon
- Spring Fling Camp Cancellation Policy:
- Full payment (with the exception of your $100 non-refundable deposit) is refundable for withdrawals up until 30 days prior to the start day of the camp (February 10, 2008). For withdrawals after February 10, but before March 3rd 50% of your full payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after March 3, only 25% of your full payment is refundable.
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