2019 Kentucky Gymnastics Camps
Mark your calendars for summer camps at the University of Kentucky. The camps are offered to female gymnasts ages 6-18. Campers must be 12 years old at the start of camp to stay overnight.
At the UK gymnastics camps, we are committed to providing a learning environment that is fun and challenging to the campers. Our qualified staff has many years of experience in competitive level coaching and will provide a safe and productive atmosphere.
Campers will spend the day receiving gymnastics instruction with the evenings filled with activities and entertainment. Each gymnast will have the opportunity to train with top collegiate and elite coaches in the state-of-the-art Nutter Field House Gymnasium.
CAMP STAFF
TIM GARRISON Head Coach • 8th Season
2018 National Coach of the Year
Led UK to its first ever NCAA Championship appearance, highest ever ranking, and four All-American titles and two SEC title in 2018
Led UK to all-time scoring record and four All-American titles in 2017
Helped produce UK’s first two All-Freshman selections
Led UK to an individual All-Around NCAA Championship appearance in 2015
Produced 10 NCAA All-Americans at Nebraska
Helped lead Nebraska to the NCAA Tournament every season, including two Super Six appearances and two Big 12 Championships
Personal coach at the 2000 Olympic trials in Boston, Mass., and 2011 World Championships in Ghent, Belgium
Five-time USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year for Southern California (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04) while at SCEGA Gymnastics where he produced 27 national champions, 10 Junior Olympic National Team members and four Elite National Team members
USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year in 2009 for Nebraska (club)
2013 Coach of the Year (UK Athletics)
CHUCK DICKERSON Assistant Coach • 12th Season
2018 National Assistant Coach of the Year
Qualified an athlete to Visa Championships four consecutive years
2010 Gymnastics Assistant Coach of the Year for the central region by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches
2002 Texas USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year
During his coaching career at both Rowland/Ballard Gymnastics and Texas East Gymnastics, several of his athletes received Division I Scholarships
RACHEL GARRISON Assistant Coach • 4th Season
2018 National Assistant Coach of the Year
Led UK to the highest ever beam ranking in program history in 2018
Coached athletes to an SEC beam title and an All-American beam title
Over 20 years of coaching experience spans where she developed gymnasts ranging from beginners to level 10 and elite status gymnasts
Served as a program director at the Nebraska School of Gymnastics in Lincoln, Neb., for five years
Guided gymnasts to qualify for Junior Olympic nationals in each of her five years
Produced a regional beam champion during her tenure with the School of Gymnastics
Played a critical role in recruitment, successfully increasing the enrollment in the program from 40 participants to over 170 members
AMY COYLE Director of Operations • 1st Season
Member of the Kentucky Gymnastics team from 2013-16
Manager for the team in 2018
CAMP COSTS
CAMP I: JUNE 28-30
Overnight – $525 Commuter – $425 (lunch/dinner)
$15 group discount (10 or more from same club)/$15 sibling discount (not both)
CAMP II: JULY 12-14
Overnight – $525 Commuter – $425 (lunch/dinner)
$15 group discount (10 or more from same club)/$15 sibling discount (not both)
CAMP III: JULY 19-21
Overnight – $525 Commuter – $425 (lunch/dinner)
$15 group discount (10 or more from same club)/$15 sibling discount (not both)
A $150.00 deposit per camper is due upon registration
$50 is refundable up until May 1
NO REFUNDS after May 1
CAMP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY (NO LUNCH PROVIDED)
11:15 am – Noon OVERNIGHTERS Registration
Noon – 12:45 pm COMMUTERS Registration
(Only cash & checks accepted day of registration)
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Introductions
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Gymnastics Training
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Evening Activities (Open Gym, Slip n Slide, etc.)
7:00 pm Back to Dorms/Commuter Pick Up
SATURDAY
7:30 am Wake-up
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – Noon Gymnastics Training
Noon Lunch
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm Gymnastics Training
5:15 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Evening Activities (Open Gym, Slip n Slide, etc.)
7:00 pm Back to Dorms/Commuter Pick Up
SUNDAY
7:30 am Wake-up
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – Noon Gymnastics Training
Noon Lunch
1:15 pm – 3:45 pm Gymnastics Training
(Parents welcome to watch at 2:50 pm)
4:00 pm Camp Ends
MEDICAL INFO & REQUIREMENTS
UK camps require the following forms to be completed prior to participation:
- Registration & Payment (online preferred)
- Copy of Physical Form or proof of a physical from your physician (must be signed by a physician in the last 12 months)
- Copy of the front and back of health insurance card
- Please communicate any special dietary needs at the time of pre-registration
UPLOAD MEDICAL FORMS ONLINE!
Medical forms may be uploaded on your registration page, however you can still fax (859-323-0025, attn: Amy Coyle); email (amy.coyle@uky.edu); or mail (Kentucky Gymnastics Camps, 338 Lexington Ave., Lexington, KY 40506) medical forms and insurance requirements.
CAMPUS HOUSING
On campus Housing will be provided in the UK dormitories. Supervision will be provided by the staff at all times. For campers to stay overnight at any UK Athletics Camp, the camper must be at least 12 years of age at the start of the camp.
FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT:
Amy Coyle
Phone: 248-882-0473 • Email: amy.coyle@uky.edu
OR
Chuck Dickerson
Phone: 859-257-6483 • Email: chuck.dickerson@uky.edu
Fax: 859-323-00
