USA Weightlifting will be hosting our Women's Winter Camp in Bridgetown, Barbados. 

*This training experience will be authentic to the location of the camp, which may be outdoors at times with limited equipment.

This camp is open to athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and Junior to Masters.

The camp will consist of six training sessions and additional events to be announced at a later date

There are 20 slots available for the full camp package and 10 slots for the training only package. 

The full camp package will cost $1695 and includes room and board in a double room at the host hotel TBD, transportation to and from the airport and training, recovery options, and a spot at the camp closing banquet. Single rooms will cost $1995. 

The training only option will include access to training only during the event and will cost $795 and will include access to the closing banquet. 

The cost of travel is not included and is the responsibility of the participant. Participants selecting the training only option will be responsible for lodging and transportation to and from the airport and thier hotel. USA Weightlifting is not responsible for loss of travel expenses due to cancellation. 

VISA INFORMATION

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

• If the participant cancels thier registration more than 2 months from the event they will recieve thier registration fees back less a $100 adminstration fee. 
• If the participant cancels thier registration less 2 months but more than 1 month from the event they will receive a 50% refund
• If the participant cancels thier registration less than 1 month from the event they will recieve a 25% refund
• No refunds will be issued if the participant "no shows"
• Refunds will be reviewed on a case by case basis in the event of a personal emergency. 

These fees are necessary for administration and management by USA Weightlifting as there are many logistical steps that occur from the moment an athlete registers for a camp. We implement this cancellation fee for all camps. 

Transfer policy

• All camp fees are non-transferable after a 24 hour period from booking

Coaches

Ursula Garza Papandrea, President of USA Weightlifting, Vice President of the International Weightlifting Federation and chair of the IWF Women's Commission. A world-level athlete herself, Papandrea was the first woman to achieve the ranking of Senior International Coach, USA Weightlifting's highest coaching certification.

After a standout career on the platform including time at the Olympic Training Center, Aimee Anaya Everettretired as an athlete to coach at Catalyst Athletics. In her time as a coach, Anaya Everett has become one of only 3 International Coaches in USA Weightlifting. She most recently coaching Jessica Lucero to American Records and appearances at the IWF World Championships.

Tentative Schedule 

Thursday

• Check - in 

Friday

Bus will depart at 9:00 am and 9:30 am 

• 10:00 am - Training 
• 1:00 pm - Lunch

Bus will depart at 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm 

• 3:00 pm - Mental Toughness with Aimee Everett
• 4:00 pm - Training 
• 7:00 pm - Dinner

Saturday

Bus will depart at 9:00 am and 9:30 am 

• 10:00 am - Training 
• 1:00 pm - Lunch

Bus will depart at 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm 

• 3:00 pm - Recovery methodology with Dr. Anna Swisher
• 4:00 pm - Pelvic Health with Dr. Tamra Wroblesky 

Sunday

Bus will depart at 9:00 am and 9:30 am 

• 10:00 am - Training 
• 1:00 pm - Lunch

Bus will depart at 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm 

• 3:00 pm - Special Considerations for Training Women with Dr. Anna Swisher
• 4:00 pm - Training 
• 7:00 pm - Dinner

Monday

Bus will depart at 9:00 am and 9:30 am 

• 10:00 am - Mock Meet
• 1:00 pm - Lunch
• 7:00 pm - Closing Banquet

Tuesday

• Depart