Nike Aquacat Swim Camp at the University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
The combination of personalized filming, extensive water sessions, and highly experienced Division I coaches makes the 2012 Nike AquaCats Swim Camp an incredible opportunity for campers to train in Tucson. Instruction takes place each day at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, the home facility of the Arizona Wildcats.
Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
Highlights Include
- Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
- Low camper to staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Fun evening social activities
- Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
This is not an official function of the University of Arizona. These camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you have competitive swimming experience (e.g. U.S.S. age group, national qualifiers, high school swimmers, or summer league swimmers) and can swim at least 50 meters in all four competitive strokes: fly, back, breast and freestyle.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Geoff Hanson
A former Arizona swimmer, Coach Hanson returns to his alma mater after coaching for 11 seasons at Wisconsin with Head Coach Eric Hansen.
Swimming under former UA coach Frank Busch from 1993-96, Hanson was an All-American in the 1650 freestyle. He was a Pac-10 conference finalist in all four seasons at UA, won Pac-10 All-Academic praise and was a four-time Mary Roby Academic Achievement award recipient.
“I’m very excited to be back here now as an assistant coach at Arizona,” said Hanson. To be able to train these elite student-athletes and know what it means to wear these colors, I am extremely eager to continue our rich swimming tradition with Eric and Rick.”
Staying involved with the UA program after his swimming days were over, Hanson spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach and as an assistant senior coach for the club team, Hillenbrand Aquatics, now known as Tucson Ford Aquatics.
A distance freestyle and individual medley mentor, Hanson earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Arizona in 1998.
Assistant Coach
Tracy Duchac
Tracy Duchac begins her first season at Arizona as an assistant coach with head coach Eric Hansen's new staff. Duchac comes to Tucson from Texas A&M University where she served as the women's assistant coach for five seasons.
Duchac is a 2006 graduate of Purdue University, earning a bachelor's degree in health promotion. She is a former College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) all-academic honoree as well as a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.
As a collegiate athlete, Duchac became the first Boilermaker in school history to break the 23-second barrier in the 50-yard freestyle. She made appearances at the NCAA Championships from 2003 to 2005, earning honorable mention All-American honors in the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays. She helped push her squad to school records in both the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays as well.
Coach
Eric Hansen
Guest speaking during each session is Eric Hansen, Arizona's Head Swim Coach. Read Full Bio>>
Staff
Roger & Cleo Hansen
Head dorm chaperones are Roger and Cleo Hansen, parents of Head Coach Eric Hansen.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
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Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, as a group by mail or fax, each camper will receive a $25 discount. Click “Get Brochure” above and print the application. All applications must be received at the same time via mail or fax. If all members of your group pay with a Visa or MasterCard, feel free to fax your applications to 415-479-6061 to expedite processing. Late or individual registrations are not eligible to receive the group discount.
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
- Check-in takes place between 1:00pm-2:00pm on the first day at Graham Greenlee Hall
- Check-out takes place between 11:00am-12:00pm on the last day of camp
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (overnighters)
- 8:50 am Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch
- 9:00 am Opening Comments and Discussion
- 9:15 am Pool Session 1
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Dry Land Exercises
- 1:30 pm Pool Session 2
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in Dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Rachel B.
Learn new techniques.
“The instruction was fantastic. The staff was friendly, experienced and very skilled. I learned a lot and had a GREAT time!!”
Great quality camp.
“The small group instruction is the best way to learn. It is fun being with other campers and coaches who are able to work with us one-on-one when needed. Awesome camp!!”
Very impressed!
“My daughter came home raving about her experience. My daughter was very impressed with the coaching staff and how they took a personal interest in each swimmer. We will definitely be back next year!”
Parent University of Arizona Overnight Camper
Top notch!
"Nike Swim Camp year after year provides top notch instructors and exciting guest swimmers (Olympic and World champions). The young swimmers are challenged and have an amazing opportunity to learn. Underwater video of technique with coaches tips is great!"