AMSF Fitness Camps
Registrations open for AMSF Fitness Camp
This course is designed for young Australians aspiring to compete at the highest levels of motor sport both here in Australia (including at state level) and internationally. The camps will be open to participants who meet a number of broad selection criteria (refer to form).
The course will be conducted by highly skilled and experienced trainers (refer to bios) who have worked in the Formula 1 environment training drivers for a number of years. Note that a ratio of at least one trainer per five participants will be maintained. The course will focus on improving individual physical performance for motor sport competitors (refer to detailed outline). The camp will be highly practical and a personalised program will be developed for each participant for application outside of this course. It will also give participants an opportunity to benchmark their performance against previous elite attendees including recent CAMS Rising Stars, as well as international drivers.
At the conclusion of the camp, participants will be provided with a comprehensive performance report, and be in a position to apply the learning from the camp to increase their physical performance during the 2010 season and beyond.
Day One:
0800: Breakfast (Note that participants will have stayed overnight at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Center in order to commence at 08.00)
0900: Introductions
0930: Training Principles (Maximising Your Physical Potential)
1030: Break
1045: Fitness Testing (Beep Test {indicative VO2 Max}, Reaction Times, Muscular Endurance)
1230: Lunch
1315: Nutrition (Maximising Your Diet, Optimal Event Hydration, Use of Supplements)
1400: Psychology/ Mental Skills (So You Think You Can Drive?)
1445: Break
1500: Sport Specific Circuit Training (GP Driver Super Circuit)
1600: Recovery (Pool)
1630: Review (Q and A)
1700: Finish
Day Two:
0700: Beach Run
0800: Breakfast
0900: Injury Prevention & Management (Inc Exercising in Heated Environments & Overtraining)
1000: Boxing/ Med Ball Circuit
1115: Recovery (Pool or Sea)
1200: Lunch
1300: Pre-Race Warm Up, Post-Event Recovery, Benefits of Sports Massage
1345: Reaction Drills
1430: Core Stability (GP ‘Drivers with Big Balls’ Swiss Ball Routine)
1515: Break
1530: Stretching/Pilates
1630: Review (Q and A)
1700: Finish
Phil Young
Formula 1 fitness guru Phil Young has spent the last eight years training Formula 1 drivers including Mark Webber and most recently Jenson Button. Over this period, Phil also trained other drivers at the Renault and Honda Racing Formula 1 teams to which he was contracted. Phil is now based in Australia with his family and currently trains a number of leading V8 Supercar drivers. Phil is eminently qualified with over 20 qualifications which includes but is not limited to: coaching, sports and remedial massage, fitness instruction and personal training, mechanical and electrotherapy techniques and functional rehabilitation.
Career Summary:
- Honda Racing F1 Team, Brackley, England (2006 - 2007) - Driver Performance Manager to Jenson Button & team test drivers
- Jenson Button Racing, London, England (2005) - Human Performance Manager to Jenson Button
- Essentially Sport, London, England (2003 - 2004) - Human Performance Manager to Jenson Button
- Renault F1 Team, Enstone, England (2000 - 2002) - Sports Therapist
- British Cycling Federation/World Class Performance Plan (1996 - 2000) - Lead Soigneur (Part-Time)
- Honda Racing F1 Team, Brackley, England (2006 - 2007) - Driver Performance Manager to Jenson Button & team test drivers
Glenn Lindsey
Glenn has also worked in the Formula 1 environment for a number of years as a Physiotherapist and Health and Fitness Consultant. He was contracted to the Jordan Formula 1 team from 2002 to 2004 and worked with a number of leading drivers including Giancarlo Fisichella, Takuma Sato, Nick Heidfeld and Timo Glock. More recently, he has worked with Ford Performance Racing Team (Australian V8 Supercar Series), working with a number of leading drivers including Mark Winterbottom and Jason Bright. Glenn has qualifications in remedial massage, exercise science and physiotherapy.
Career Summary:
- Jordan F1 Team (2002 – 2004) - Physiotherapist/ Health & Fitness Consultant
- Ford Performance Racing Team (2006 – current) - Physiotherapist/ Health & Fitness Consultant
- Great Britain Swimming (1999 – 2004) – Physiotherapist
- Great Britain Paralympic Team, Swimming (2000 – 2002) – Chief Physiotherapist
The venue, the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre (RBSSC), provides a world class facility for the coaching, training and testing of elite athletes in a fully serviced “live in” environment. Facilities include a state of the art gymnasium, Olympic size heated swimming pool, track and field facilities, conference facilities and a sports medicine centre; all of which is located in the subtropical climate on the Gold Coast.
The accommodation at the RBSSC includes nine purpose built lodges that specifically caters for sporting groups. The RBSSC offers accommodation with a modern eco design, both male and female amenities contained within the lodge, common room with TV, kitchenette and easy access to all of the centre’s facilities. This ensures participants get the most out of the weekend while enjoying comfortable and modern accommodation. Camp participants will also experience a range of food that specifically caters for the camp. With dining at the Track Side Restaurant, participants will enjoy buffet style meals that are healthy and complement the training weekend.
The Runaway Bay venue is located just 35 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta. Please note that the program fee includes all airport transfers.
Note that participants will be provided with two nights’ accommodation
For further information on the venue please click here.
21st - 22nd August 2010
Click here to download Registration Form.
The camp fees are as follows:
AMSF Training Camp: $1,795 incl. GST
The above fees include all expenses other than travel to the venue, however airport transfers from Coolangatta are included. Participants will be provided with access to Runaway Bay Sports Super Center facilities, accommodation, training apparel (training top, Shorts & cap), airport transfers, training materials and all meals.
Note: The fee will be due by no later than 14 days prior to the commencement date of the camp. In the event of cancellation within 14 days of the camp, 25% of the fee will be forfeited; if within 7 days, 50% of the fee will be forfeited; and if within 24 hours, 100% of the fee will be forfeited.
For further information please contact:
James Madder
Operations & Projects Officer
Ph: +61 3 9593 7792
Fax: +61 3 9593 7700
Email: james.madder@amsf.org.au