SPORTS CAMPS AT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT

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1 SPORTS CAMPS AT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT The key to sporting success Discover the champion within!

Why the AIS? At the AIS in Canberra all of your sports camp needs are seamlessly rolled into one as your team trains, recovers, eats, sleeps, learns and assesses its performance.

It is the training camp location of choice for many of Australia s elite athletes, national teams, schools and professional clubs.

2 Why the AIS? At the AIS in Canberra all of your sports camp needs are seamlessly rolled into one as your team trains, recovers, eats, sleeps, learns and assesses its performance. The AIS is world renowned for its dedication to, and application of, innovative intelligence to produce world champions. It is the training camp location of choice for many of Australia s elite athletes, national teams, schools and professional clubs. Immerse your team in this elite environment, tailored specifi cally to supporting athletes and coaches to improve and achieve their best. The AIS catered to our every need while preparing for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Every requirement was covered, whether it was a rugby pitch curated to match standards, a weight facility of the highest calibre to match a professional contact sport, or world-leading recovery facilities. This, combined with professional and diligent staff, functional administrative rooms, and accommodation and meal facilities, is a must for any professional team of any code. Chris Webb, Australian Rugby Union 2

First-class facilities Whether you are training for competition or in a recovery phase, the AIS has the right services and facilities for your team.

Your sports camp can include access to the following AIS facilities: athletics centre swimming centre recovery facilities multi-sport training and competition hall volleyball courts gymnastics hall

5 First-class facilities Whether you are training for competition or in a recovery phase, the AIS has the right services and facilities for your team. With the recent multi-million dollar redevelopment of our campus, you can be sure your team will have access to cutting-edge, superior-quality training and competition facilities. Your sports camp can include access to the following AIS facilities: athletics centre swimming centre recovery facilities multi-sport training and competition hall volleyball courts gymnastics hall indoor and outdoor synthetic fi elds combat sports hall wrestling mat strength and conditioning gyms sports science/sports medicine facility tennis courts multi-purpose grass fi elds indoor running track testing facility archery complex AIS Arena meeting and function rooms. Cross-training facilities and recreational activities are also on hand to add variety to your program so that your athletes remain motivated and challenged. 5

Camp services Sports camps at the AIS allow for a balanced approach to athlete development that includes a number of recreational, educational

Your visit to the AIS comes with the assurance that we have been world leaders in delivering sports camps services for over 25 years.

To ensure your team optimises its AIS experience, your dedicated sports camps consultant will: develop your camp program organise your

Leave the details to us, as you concentrate on the training and performance of your athletes!

6 Camp services Sports camps at the AIS allow for a balanced approach to athlete development that includes a number of recreational, educational and social activities. Your visit to the AIS comes with the assurance that we have been world leaders in delivering sports camps services for over 25 years. Our experienced sports camps team is dedicated to providing you with a seamless service. To ensure your team optimises its AIS experience, your dedicated sports camps consultant will: develop your camp program organise your accommodation and meals facilitate service delivery provide access to AIS facilities organise punctual athlete and coach transport. Leave the details to us, as you concentrate on the training and performance of your athletes! In this era, nearly every one of the top Australian riders who have produced excellent national and international results have been to, or have had some contact with, the sports science available through the AIS, and it has given them a lot of physiological and psychological training techniques that combine with their amazing individual technical skill and dedication. Stephen Gall, Motorcycling Australia 6

Engaging lectures The AIS s world-renowned experts and our own athletes can deliver a series of stimulating lectures on science and medicine in the sports industry.

Physiotherapy learn about the physical therapies used by elite athletes and gain an insight into musculoskeletal injury prevention and management.

Topics can include communication, team building, confi dence, concentration, time/stress management, goal setting and pre-competition preparation.

7 Engaging lectures The AIS s world-renowned experts and our own athletes can deliver a series of stimulating lectures on science and medicine in the sports industry. Nutrition learn how to fuel your body for maximum performance. Topics include training diet, food for competition, weight management and hydration. Physiotherapy learn about the physical therapies used by elite athletes and gain an insight into musculoskeletal injury prevention and management. Psychology learn how to gain that winning psychological edge. Topics can include communication, team building, confi dence, concentration, time/stress management, goal setting and pre-competition preparation. Recovery learn basic recovery techniques to prevent exercise aches and pains, and the various recovery techniques used by Australia s elite athletes to maintain optimum performance. Skill acquisition learn about the factors that affect the acquisition, performance and retention of sports skills. Strength and conditioning learn about various new techniques used to improve fl exibility, strength and overall performance. Athlete presentation join one of our AIS athletes as they speak about their experiences as an elite athlete training at the AIS. Take the opportunity to ask questions and learn what it is like to be one of Australia s best. The Australian sports system fi nd out how Australia does so well in the international sporting arena and the role that the AIS and Australian Sports Commission play in this success. Learn about how the different levels of government work with national and state sporting organisations to deliver sport at elite, development and grassroots levels. Do you have a topic of particular interest? Let us know and we can tailor a lecture around your needs. 7

Dynamic practical sessions Practical sessions led by world-leading sports scientists provide a unique hands-on experience for your team or

While the VO 2 max test is a well-known physiology test, our experts can teach you and your group a range of tests that can be used back

Recovery Participate in a practical recovery session.

contrast showers. Massage Be guided through the art of self-massage by an AIS physical therapist.

8 Dynamic practical sessions Practical sessions led by world-leading sports scientists provide a unique hands-on experience for your team or group. Physiology Take a tour through the AIS Physiology laboratory and see fi rst hand the services offered to elite athletes. While the VO 2 max test is a well-known physiology test, our experts can teach you and your group a range of tests that can be used back in your training environment. These include the: beep test vertical jump running vertical jump yo-yo test sit and reach. Recovery Participate in a practical recovery session. The session can include techniques such as an active recovery lesson in a pool, contrast immersion using the spa and plunge pool, and contrast showers. Massage Be guided through the art of self-massage by an AIS physical therapist. They will teach the various methods you can use to take care of your body through massage treatment. Strength and conditioning An AIS strength and conditioning coach will take you through a practical session in the gym and explain how to design programs to meet the specifi c needs of your sport. 8

Biomechanics and performance analysis This session includes a presentation from a Biomechanics and Performance Analysis staff member on how these fi elds have been used to develop, analyse and

Your group will be shown equipment, techniques and processes used by the Biomechanics and Performance Analysis department to prevent injury, develop technique and improve performance.

9 Biomechanics and performance analysis This session includes a presentation from a Biomechanics and Performance Analysis staff member on how these fi elds have been used to develop, analyse and improve the performance of Australian athletes. Your group will be shown equipment, techniques and processes used by the Biomechanics and Performance Analysis department to prevent injury, develop technique and improve performance. Self-run training session Get active with a self-run training session on the sporting fi elds and courts used by AIS athletes. This is a great time for your coaches to run through skills and training specifi c to your sport. Trained by some of the best Take part in an interactive session run by some of our AIS coaches or athletes in our world-class facilities. Rub shoulders with, and learn from, Australia s best as you go through training drills, skills and match-play exercises. Take on the locals Give your team a real test and compete against a local Canberra sporting team while in town. Our sports camps consultants can help organise a practice match against one of our top local sides to keep your team hungry for success. Fitness fanatics Keep your team fit with our fun and challenging fitness classes. Whether you are after a boot-camp style class or Pilates, our fitness classes will provide a motivating and positive training regimen for your team. 9

Learning at its best At the AIS, we understand that there is more to sporting success than just training and competition.

The National Sport Information Centre at the AIS is a focal point for athlete research and learning.

Along with a comprehensive collection of sports books, magazines, videos, DVDs and images, the National Sport Information Centre also provides access to

10 Learning at its best At the AIS, we understand that there is more to sporting success than just training and competition. That is why our athletes are constantly watching, learning and researching new ways to improve their performance. The National Sport Information Centre at the AIS is a focal point for athlete research and learning. More than just a library, it is Australia s premier information resource centre for sport. Along with a comprehensive collection of sports books, magazines, videos, DVDs and images, the National Sport Information Centre also provides access to sport research databases, audiovisual facilities, photocopiers and the internet. National Sport Information Centre staff are available to assist your team or group to access the collection, databases and facilities. For school teachers, the National Sport Information Centre offers the perfect opportunity to link your visit to the AIS with curriculum outcomes. 10

Live and eat with us Live alongside our elite athletes in the communal environment of the AIS Athletes Residence.

Guests usually stay in single-room accommodation, with communal living room and bathroom facilities. Self-contained units are also available on request.

Dining Dine with elite AIS athletes and enjoy a full buffet of healthy, nutritious sports performance meals in the AIS dining hall.

13 Live and eat with us Live alongside our elite athletes in the communal environment of the AIS Athletes Residence. With a capacity for 250 guests, our residence can cater for groups of all sizes. Guests usually stay in single-room accommodation, with communal living room and bathroom facilities. Self-contained units are also available on request. Among the many outstanding services and facilities of the Athletes Residence are: pay television internet access recreation room and equipment guest laundry 24-hour security. Dining Dine with elite AIS athletes and enjoy a full buffet of healthy, nutritious sports performance meals in the AIS dining hall. With a wide range of hot and cold selections at every meal, the AIS dining hall feeds athletes for today and educates them for tomorrow. Meals vary each day, with all menus carefully designed by AIS nutritionists. Nutritional information cards are provided for each dish on the menu. These cards describe the nutrient content of a serve of food and highlight important dietary features for your athletes. 13

Sample program Every AIS experience is unique.

A typical program while on a sports camp at the AIS might be: 8.00am 9.00am 10.30am 1.00pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 6.00pm 7.

The sports science scene: nutrition learn how to fuel your body for maximum performance with this detail-packed nutrition lecture.

14 Sample program Every AIS experience is unique. Our dedicated staff will work with you to tailor a program particular to your needs whether you are a club, school team, representative side or professional sporting team. A typical program while on a sports camp at the AIS might be: 8.00am 9.00am 10.30am 1.00pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm Sports performance breakfast join AIS athletes in the dining hall for a full buffet breakfast. The sports science scene: nutrition learn how to fuel your body for maximum performance with this detail-packed nutrition lecture. Trained by some of the best take part in an interactive session run by AIS coaches or athletes on top-quality fi elds and courts. Go through training drills, skills and match-play exercises. Sports performance lunch join AIS athletes in the dining hall for a full buffet lunch. The sports science scene: skill acquisition learn from our specialists, who investigate the factors that affect the acquisition, performance and retention of sports skills in both developing and elite athletes. Improve your fi tness: Boxafi t enjoy a self-defence workout that builds confi dence, and improves aerobic capacity, coordination and teamwork. Sports performance dinner join AIS athletes in the dining hall for a full buffet dinner. Athlete presentation an AIS athlete will speak about their experiences as an elite athlete and training at the AIS. Take the opportunity to ask questions and learn what it is like to be one of Australia s best. Detailed sample programs are available from our website (ausport.gov.au/camps). Availability of AIS facilities and staff is subject to change and will be advised at time of booking. 14

16 AIS MAP Track and Field Facility Childcare Centre Canberra ra Stadium BATTYE T STREE AIS Arena Tennis courts Gymnastics Centre Sports Visitor Centre Multi-purpose playing fields Archery ry Training ng Centre Football otba fields Throwing field Sports Science and Sports Medicine Frank Stewart Sport Training ng Facility Outdoor synthetic field Swimming Multi-sport Centre facility Recovery and Swimming Centre Corporate rat Services es Basketball and Netball Centre ASC Residences LEVERRIER STREET ASC Administration AIS Halls of Residence MASTERMAN STREET MASTERMAN STREET Events and Sports Camps Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, BRUCE ACT 2617 Tel: sales@ausport.gov.au Website: ausport.gov.au/camps The Australian Institute of Sport is a division of the Australian Sports Commission. BOCC 31924

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