Nike Women’s Rowing Camp Seattle Pacific University
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Join Nike Rowing Camps and Seattle Pacific University for their first summer on the water in Washington! The Seattle Pacific Women's Rowing Staff have developed a competitive and enjoyable camp program to help rowers improve their skills on and off the water.
There’s no better place to row than Seattle in the summer - the weather is sunny, yet crisp and the views of the Seattle sunrise and skyline are incredible! In addition to the weather and location, our small campus and on-site boathouse provides for a safe and robust experience for campers!
Highlights Include
- Practice and train at the SPU Boathouse
- Get an inside look at an elite, collegiate athletic program
- Discussion of long term development and individual instruction for each rower
- SPU coaches offer a wealth of knowledge on technique, training, and what it takes to row at all levels of the sport, including college and elite pathways
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director/Camp Administrator Caitlin McClain
Caitlin McClain enters her third season at the helm of the Seattle Pacific women's rowing program, entering the 2022-23 campaign.
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Coach Kenzie Waltar
Kenzie Waltar was a four-year student-athlete at the University of Washington from 2014-2018. She competed in multiple boats throughout her career including the second varsity 8+, varsity 4+, and the varsity 2x. In her senior year, she won the collegiate doubles event at the 2017 Head of the Charles and competed in the Stonor Challenge at the 2018 Henley Royal Regatta.
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Coach Gracie Hoidal
Gracie Hoidal was a three-year student-athlete at Seattle Pacific University from 2017-2019. After walking on to the team her sophomore year, she competed in multiple boats at SPU, including the varsity 8+, second varsity 8+, and varsity 4+. In her senior year, she was named captain and competed at the NCAA DII Championships for the first time since 2011.
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Coach Mary Goodhew
Mary Goodhew is a senior majoring in Exercise Science and Honors Liberal Arts. She has been rowing for three years with a little bit of coxing experience thrown in. Before rowing, she did gymnastics for eight years and currently coaches part-time all year at a local club. In her free time she enjoys going on hikes especially hikes that overlook valleys.
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Coach Addie Clark
Addie Clark is a senior majoring in Exercise Science and planning to go to physical therapy school. This will be her fourth year of rowing at SPU, and she has loved learning this amazing sport . Prior to rowing, she played soccer for 13 years and ran track. She still enjoys running is racing her first half marathon in July. She has coached learn to row camps for all age levels through Olympia Area Rowing (OAR) and has facilitated a few scrimmages for her rowers. She loves coaching and is excited for another opportunity to introduce people to rowing!
Camp Details
2025 CAMP DATES (Coming Soon!)
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Camp will focus on sweep rowing and is open to any and all entrants. Camp is designed for rowers that are learning to row and for those who are experienced high school-aged girls with competitive rowing experience.
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Overnight and Day (8:30am-4:00pm) camps for girls with at least 1 season of experience on the water.
This camp is geared towards experienced rowers with at least one season of racing who want to get a feel for what it is like to row at an elite Division II university. There will be in depth education and discussion of the rowing stroke, training regimens, and racing tactics. Conditioning and video analysis will take place, as well as exposing camp athletes to the collegiate recruitment process. Camp is intended for rowers and not coxswains.
Camp will cover the full rowing stroke cycle starting with the importance of posture and body positions aimed at achieving “maximum propulsion with minimal disruption”. We will go in-depth on the technical areas of balance, recovery sequence, bladework, catch, drive, and suspension and acceleration. During land and lecture sessions, we will also share insight into the value of mobility and stretching, fueling, sleep, and mental training.
- Elite Performance Camp
- Ages: 13-18
- Skill Levels: open to any and all entrants ranging from new learning to row campers and those who are experienced high school-aged girls with competitive rowing experience
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-In: Overnight campers Monday between 12:00pm-2:00pm, look for signs to direct you. Day Campers check-in at 1:00pm.
- Check-out: All campers check-out on Friday at 12:00pm
- Day Camper Schedule: Monday: 1:00pm-4:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm, Friday: 8:30am-11:30am
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily workouts, morning and afternoon sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
- Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Shirts and Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Sports Camp shirt
MEALS
- Overnight Campers: All meals are included, start with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.
- Day Campers: Lunch is included Tuesday-Thursday
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 8:1 camper to coach ratio
- Equipment Needed: seat pad, water bottle, sunscreen
- Facility: Campers will utilize the SPU Shellhouse and other athletic facilities on campus.
- Medical Protocol: Coaches are CPR and first aid certified. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
HOUSING
- Dorm: TBD
- Number of Campers per Room: 2
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age.
- Linens: Bed linens are NOT provided
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Evening activities include a movie night and a campus tour.
- Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location
TRANSPORATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the SPU campus is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airport is approximately 25 minutes from SPU's campus.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
*All camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 AM Breakfast
- 8:00 AM Depart for first workout
- 11:30 AM Return from workout
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Lunch
- 2:00 PM Depart for second workout, lecture, row
- 5:00 PM Return from workout
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner
- 9:00 PM Evening activities with counselors
- 10:00 PM Lights out
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