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Erica,
It's so nice to hear from you! I'm so glad Rocky Mountain camp went well,
some of my fondest memories are of Colorado camp and the Skip-it team.
I completely agree about Jr. Staff, the staff really does make the camp.
And, it is true that college age jumpers should stay with it <hides in corner>
. Is it just me or is the focus off teaching since the US became more
involved in National competition? I remember when I first started with my
team, that we constantly did workshops to gain jumpers and attention to the
sport. Now though, a lot more emphasis is on competition (I have a feeling
this is much different in Europe). Camps and workshops give jumpers a chance
to mingle and learn from others who enjoy the sport and if these are cut off,
teams are not as close and the bonds to the sport are not as strong.
Camps are the most influential way to strengthen an organization, because
they are really so essential to the growth of the sport. College age staff
are great people for younger skippers to look up to and hopefully great
leaders as well -- and should be a part of the sport. We also need to get
the sport more National attention in the US, as I believe ESPN coverage of
Nationals just isn't enough...
Am I off base on any of this? What do you all think?
<steps gradually off podium>
Ginny
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