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Activity Programmes 2016
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Be part of a teamWelcome to the Glenalmond Activity Programmes
The Glenalmond Activity Programmes have been established to
provide children with the highest quality of coaching in a truly
inspirational setting.
Our Activity Programmes create a safe and enjoyable learning environment, with
fun central to our philosophy. This fun approach, combined with expert coaching and
analysis, enables every participant to develop their skills and self-confidence, both as
an individual and within the group or team dynamic.
Our professional teaching and coaching staff are highly specialised in their chosen
field, and experienced at international level. The Glenalmond approach offers new
concepts and ideas which will provide your child with an enjoyable, engaging
experience, heightening their love of their sport and taking their skills to a new level.
This brochure contains information about all of our 2016 Activity Programme
camps with an outline of the content and approach for each sport, and details of
dates and prices. A booking form is also provided, to secure your child’s place on
the chosen camp.
We hope that you will find this brochure interesting, and we are sure that your child will
benefit from the immersive experience the Glenalmond Activity Programme provides.
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“ sport, in all its forms, builds spirit and the will to win with respect for the opposition - but it’s also about sheer enjoyment”
Choose from:
Golf
Hockey
Cricket
Tennis
Multi-sport
Lacrosse
Rugby
“She really enjoyed the camp and I know will have gained some valuable
experience. A wonderful opportunity to work with international level
coaches, inspirational and motivational.” - parent
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GolfNon-residential
The Glenalmond Golf Programme
is designed and tailored by
experienced professionals to
ensure that all age group golfers
have the opportunity to develop
their potential ability through
intensive coaching and purposeful
practice.
During the first session, players will
be profiled and assessed by the golf
professionals. The professionals will then
create an individualised programme to
cater for the participant’s needs, including
mechanical movement using video
profiling. A daily programme will cover
specific swing analysis using long and
short irons, driving and short game play.
Glenalmond College offers an outstanding
setting for golf coaching. The school
has a James Braid nine hole golf course
within its 300 acre campus, giving ample
opportunity for extensive coaching and
practice during the week-long course.
The course will include competitions to
give match experience.
The programme price includes all expert
professional golf tuition and meals. It also
includes the cost of playing on one of
the many links courses located within 20
miles of the school.
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“ Glenalmond College offers an outstanding setting for golf coaching”
Easter Day Camp
11 – 14 April Price £200
Carly Booth, former Glenalmond pupil
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HockeyResidential and Non-residential
The Glenalmond Hockey camps are run on our new
international standard water-based astro turf pitch
by top level coaches. All members of the coaching
team have worked at the highest levels ranging from
performance level to international status. All coaches
are registered with all relevant qualifications. The
main objective of the hockey camps is to provide an
enjoyable atmosphere and the very best coaching to
enable participants to enhance their hockey skills.
The varied training syllabus has been designed to deliver
a programme which will cover all aspects of core skill
development to players of all standards. Grass root beginners
will learn the game in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, while
performance athletes will develop their skills while being
inspired by some of the best coaches in the sport. General game
awareness and fitness levels will also be key themes in each
participant’s development during the camp.
All participants will be assessed and then profiled accordingly,
with continual feedback and re-assessment at the end of the
course to enable them to maximise the benefits they gain from
the camp.
The programme cost includes all coaching, meals and
accommodation.
“My son had a great time and learned a lot
from your coaching. He is much more
inspired about his hockey now.”- parent
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“ an enjoyable atmosphere, and the very best coaching, enable participants to enhance their hockey skills”
Easter Course Dates:
RESIDENTIAL CAMP 11 - 14 April Price £290
RESIDENTIAL GK CAMP 11 - 14 April Price £290
DAY CAMP11 - 14 April Price £175
GK DAY CAMP 11 - 14 April Price £175
Summer Course Dates
DAY CAMP15 - 19 August Price £175
GK DAY CAMP 15 - 19 August Price £105
RESIDENTIAL CAMP 15 - 19 August Price £350
RESIDENTIAL GK CAMP 15 - 19 August Price £350
GK DAY CAMP 15 - 19 August Price £175
Age range: 10 – 17 years.
The Hockey Camp price includes a free T-shirt, all coaching and lunch each day.
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CricketResidential and Non-residential
The Glenalmond Cricket
programme will be run by a
team of qualified, professional
and experienced coaches from
PERFORM Cricket Coaching. This
activity-packed week will provide
young people an opportunity
to learn and play cricket in
a fun environment, whilst
simultaneously offering them the
chance to develop their cricket
skills and potential in the sport.
The camp is open to both boys and girls
between the ages of 10 and 17, and will
include a number of technical sessions
– delivered by coaches with first class
International playing experience – aimed
at improving batting, bowling, fielding,
working as part of a team and athleticism.
Previous playing experience is preferable
but not essential, as the camp will offer
a wide range of activities which can
be tailored to each individual’s ability
level. Video analysis will used during
the technical sessions to help develop
consistent, effective and safe technique.
The programme will also include a variety
of fun and challenging games throughout
the week that will aim to put these
technical skills into practice.
Participants will also be able to take part in
a range of other activities on the school’s
outstanding 300 acre campus, including
tennis, swimming and football. Residential
and non-residential options are available.
The programme price includes all expert
professional cricket coaching, meals
and accommodation (for the residential
option).
“ fun skills sessions with specialised coaching, net sessions and video analysis”
Easter Day Camp
4 – 8 April Price £175
Age range: 10 – 17 years.
“The boys had
a fantastic time
at the cricket
camp, the spirit
of the camp
and the level
of coaching
that the boys
experienced
was excellent.”
- parent
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TennisDay camps
The Glenalmond Tennis Programme
is designed and tailored for players
of all abilities and potential, from
grass roots to performance
level. The courses are suitable
for all age groups from 5 – 18
years. Specialist adult courses
are also available, with coaching
customised for those playing
simply for enjoyment and for
those playing at a more
competitive standard.
Glenalmond tennis camps are run by
leading coaches and all members of the
coaching team have worked to a high
level ranging from performance level
to international status. All coaches are
registered with all relevant qualifications.
The varied training syllabus has been
designed to deliver a programme
covering all aspects of core skill
development which in turn will allow
grass root beginners to learn the game
in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, while
those playing at a higher level are
motivated and developed with the best
coaching available. The psychology of the
game is also addressed along with tuition
on game awareness and fitness training.
All participants will be assessed at
the start of the camp and profiled
accordingly with continual feedback and
re-assessment at the end of the course
to enable them to maximise their camp
experience.
“ tailored for players of all abilities, from grass roots to performance level”
Easter Day Camp
4 - 8 April Price £175
11 - 15 April Price £175
Summer Day Camp
4 - 8 July Price £175
11 - 15 July Price £175
Individual days (please specify dates) Price £35 per day
The Tennis Camp price includes all coaching and lunch each day. The prices given are for each one-day camp but several days can be booked as a non-residential block if preferred.
“They enjoyed the tennis
enormously. They raved
about it for a long time and
their tennis has definitely
improved!”
- parent
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Multi-sport campsDay camps
LacrosseResidential and Non-residential
The Glenalmond Multi-sport
Camps are designed for those
interested in a range of different
sports, and the emphasis is on fun
and participation.
The day camps cater for all age groups
from 5 – 15 years and combine tennis,
volleyball, football, swimming, cricket,
dodge-ball and many other fun activities.
Participants can come along for one
or two days or for a full week and will
have the chance to play a number of
different sports in any day. Health and
educational themes are also incorporated,
with workshops and sessions designed
to develop an awareness of nutrition,
fitness and sport psychology in a fun
environment.
All the sports take place on the
outstanding Glenalmond College 300
acre campus, which has some of the best
sporting facilities in the country.
Like all our other Activity Programmes,
the Multi-sport camps operate with
performance level coaches and all
members of the coaching team have
worked to a high level ranging from
performance level to international status.
All coaches are registered with all relevant
qualifications.
The Multi-sport Camp cost includes all
coaching and lunch each day. The prices
given are for each one-day camp but
several days can be booked as a block
if preferred.
The Glenalmond Lacrosse camps
have been designed to suit players of
all abilities. Players will be grouped
according to experience rather than age,
with beginner, intermediate and advanced
groups. This will allow all players, from
those new to the game to those aiming
for national selection to get the most out
of the experience.
In a fun and friendly environment the girls
will be pushed by the coaches through
four days of skills, drills and lacrosse
based games, including stick tricks,
dodging and shooting, team skills, team
attack, defence and communication.
The lacrosse coaches are all highly
experienced and qualified and will ensure
an enjoyable atmosphere to create the
ideal environment to build a love of the
sport and hone key skills and techniques.
The programme cost includes all coaching,
meals and, for the residential camp,
accommodation.
Easter Course Dates
RESIDENTIAL CAMP11 - 14 April Price £200
DAY CAMP11 - 14 April Price £105
Easter Day Camp
4 - 8 April Price £175
11 – 15 April Price £175
Individual days (please specify dates) Price £35 per day
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RugbyResidential and Non-residential camps
Glenalmond Rugby Programme
camps have been designed
with the modern game in mind.
They focus on all round player
development with emphasis placed
on functional skills specific to age
group and ability levels.
The varied training syllabus has been
designed to deliver a programme
which will cover all aspects of core skill
development. Beginners will learn the
basics of the game, while performance
athletes will be able to focus on the
specialist skills for their favoured position.
Match-play proficiency will also be
addressed at each level, ensuring that the
skills learnt are able to be translated to
the competitive arena. Nutrition, sports
psychology and fitness are also covered
within the camp, giving a comprehensive
approach to the participants’
development in the sport.
The coaches on the course are all trained
to the highest levels, with school, club
and international experience. Specialist
coaches for forwards and backs will
provide dedicated training specific to
each participants’ abilities.
All students will be assessed at the start
of the residential course and profiled
accordingly with continual feedback and
re-assessment at the end of the course
to enable players to make the most of the
camp experience.
Participants will also be able to take
part in a range of other activities on
Glenalmond College’s outstanding 300
acre campus including tennis, swimming
and football.
The programme cost includes all
coaching, meals and accommodation
(for the residential camp).
Summer Course Dates
2 DAY CAMP 15 - 16 August Price £70 For 8 - 12 years.
3 DAY RESIDENTIAL CAMP17 - 19 August Price £210 For 12 - 16 years.
“ coaches on the course are all trained to the highest levels, with school, club and international experience”
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How to bookTo book a place on any of the Glenalmond Activity Programmes, please complete a booking form and return it with your deposit to David Stott, Activity Programme Manager, Glenalmond College, Perth PH1 3RY.
The booking form is available from the Glenalmond College website,
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If you have any questions about any of the courses, please contact
David Stott on 01738 842042 or [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you on one of the Glenalmond Activity
Programmes soon.
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Programme datesEaster Camps: 4 - 15 April 2016
Summer Camps: 4 – 8 July, 15 – 19 August 2016
All residential and non-residential camps start at 10am, and participants can
be dropped off from 9.30am.
All participants receive a free T-shirt.
Please check relevant pages for exact dates of courses for specific sports.
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2016 Activity Programme Booking Form and medical consent
Please complete one booking form and medical consent per child.
Please remember to fill in all parts of the booking form.
Child’s Forename
Child’s Surname
Date of Birth Age Gender
T-shirt size
Address
Daytime (emergency) phone number
Email address
Parent’s Name
Person collecting child
Photography Agreement At points during the Camps, photographs may be taken of the children to use on promotional materials. Please indicate by ticking the box if you give consent for your child to be photographed for use in future publicity material:
Important medical informationPlease note that medicines CANNOT be administered by staff members. If your child has a severe enough condition that it could be affected by physical activity, please enclose a letter from your own GP giving consent for your child to take part. Please give details of any relevant medical history including allergies (Please detail any issues on a separate sheet).
In the event of an accident I hereby give my consent for a trained member of
staff to administer first aid. In the event of any emergency, if my emergency
contact or I cannot be reached, I hereby give my consent for my child to be
transported to hospital and/or given any medical, surgical or dental treatment,
including general anaesthetic, as considered necessary by the medical
authorities present. I fully understand that if the child is not between 7 and 15
years old, or if their behaviour is unacceptable, they can be removed without
refund. On signing this form I agree to all statements, terms and conditions within
it and wish my child to attend the specified camp.
Name (printed)
I enclose a cheque made payable to Glenalmond College for the total sum of:
£
Signature and date:
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Golf Easter Day Camp 11th – 14th April £200
HockeyEaster Residential Camp 11th – 14th April £290
Easter Residential GK Camp 11th – 14th April £290
Easter Day Camp 11th – 14th April £175
Easter GK Day Camp 11th – 14th April £175
Summer Day Camp 15th – 19th Aug £175
Summer GK Day Camp 15th – 19th Aug £105
Summer Residential Camp 15th – 19th Aug £350
Summer Residential GK Camp 15th – 19th Aug £350
Summer GK Day Camp 15th – 19th Aug £175
CricketEaster Day Camp 4th – 8th April £175
2016 Activity Programme
Programmes
TennisEaster Day Camp 4th – 8th April £175
Easter Day Camp 11th – 15th April £175
Summer Day Camp 4th – 8th July £175
Summer Day Camp 11th – 15th July £175
Individual Days (please specify dates, price £35 per day)
Multi-SportsEaster Day Camp 4th – 8th April £175
Easter Day Camp 11th – 15th April £175
Individual Days (please specify dates, price £35 per day)
Lacrosse Camp
Easter Residential Camp 11th – 14th April £200
Easter Day Camp 11th – 14th April £105
Rugby
Summer Residential Camp 15th – 19th Aug £350
Summer Day Camp 15th – 19th Aug £175
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Total cost