Seattle University Nike Swim Camp Seattle, Washington
Located downtown on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, Seattle University hosts its 6th Nike Swim Camp in 2012.
Instruction takes place at SU’s Connolly Athletic Center, the home of TWO indoor 25-yard x 6 lane pools. 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
- Two daily water sessions; one daily dry-land session
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
This camp is 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
Craig Nisgor
Directing the camp is Craig Nisgor, Head Men's and Women's Swim coach at Seattle University. An assistant coach at Brown University for the past four years, Craig enters his first season as the head coach at Seattle University.
Nisgor joined Brown's coaching staff in July 2007 as the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, involved with all aspects of the Bears program including on-deck coaching, administrative duties, pool management, and season planning. Nisgor helped coach Brown's first Academic All-American in program history as well as three qualifiers for the U.S. Olympic Trials as the Bears set 28 school records and established 25 percent of the all-time top 10 times over the past four years.
Nisgor came to Brown from the University of Alabama, where he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for four seasons. While at Alabama, he experienced a great deal of success as he helped coach a two-time NCAA 200 breaststroke champion, the 2006 200 breaststroke world champion, and 22 All-Americans.
From 2000-2003, Nisgor was the top assistant coach at Davidson College, helping the Wildcats establish 19 new school records and post 40 percent of the program's all-time top-10 performances. Nisgor has also spent time as an assistant coach at American University (2000), the University of Virginia (1999), Ball State (1996-98), and the University of Buffalo (1995-96).
Nisgor earned a bachelor's degree in exercise studies with a concentration in athletic training from the University of Buffalo in 1996. He went on to earn a master's degree in athletic administration from Ball State in 1998.
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 for the overnight camp takes place between 12:00pm-1:00pm on Sunday, June 17
- Check-out for the overnight camp takes place between 11:00am-12:00pm on Wednesday, June 20
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 am Wake-up/Breakfast
- 8:30 am Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch
- 8:45 am Stroke Demonstrations and Discussion
- 9:15 am Swim Session 1 - Drills and Skills
- 11:45 am Campers/Staff Walk to Lunch Together
- Noon Lunch
- 1:30 pm Swim Session 2 - Continued Stroke Work
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Supervised Activities (Skit night, Movie night, etc.)
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms, lights out!
Best experience!
“This camp was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I learned so much and made so many new friends. We all keep in touch and it’s a great way to meet new people. My times have improved so much and I am winning my events with less trouble. This has been so great. Thank you to all the counselors and coaches!”
Thanks!
"My son attended this swim camp with a friend, and they both loved it! When I picked them up at the end, the first thing they said was that they wanted to come back next summer. I appreciated the safe environment, the fun and energetic atmosphere, and the skill with which the coaches taught swimmers."
Ashley H.
Great time!
"Staff/coaches were mannerly, encouraging, and knowledgeable. It was great having them critique skills and offer suggestions on how to improve."
Kim C.Seattle University Camper
Great quality camp.
“The Nike Swim Camp at Seattle University was a tremendous learning experience both in and out of the pool.”