jul.11.2006

For the fourth year in a row the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) is hosting a camp specifically for young athletes. This Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Academy (TTOA) activity takes place at the Athletes Lounge of the Hasely Crawford Stadium from Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 12th August, 2006.

"Olympism is the main theme of the 10-day period. The campers will have the opportunity to explore sport, culture, education and environment as pillars of olympism. At the closing ceremony on August 12th, we look forward to hearing from the young athletes how they are incorporating the Olympic Ideals of teamwork, striving for excellence, respect, joy found in effort and fairplay into their everyday lives - at school, on the field of play and at home," TTOA Director Brian Lewis said.

"The camp is designed to encourage and motivate participants to become Trinidad & Tobago's next Olympians. The focus is a holistic one, in keeping with the original Greek Gymnasium concept." explained Lewis. During the camp participants will be exposed to topics such as the Olympic Movement, Olympism, The Olympic Games, Sport and the Environment, Creative Writing, Ball Room Dancing, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Goal Setting, Conflict Transformation, Ethics, Etiquette & Media Training.

TTOC affiliates are invited to register two participants (12 and 16 years old, one male and one female) for the upcoming Olympic Youth Camp.

Registration forms can be requested by e-mail (olympicyouthcamp@yahoo.com) or through the camp directors - Ravi Lutchman (798-5976) and Tanya Western (735-3562).

All past participants who are interested in facilitating the 2006 camp are asked to contact the camp directors.