HPTC as Japanese Reality TV show

Coach John Carney was inspired by the extreme reality TV show from Japan called Ninja Warrior. He set out to recreate the show using our gymnasts at the Ross Point high ropes course. Watch for John getting hit by a TRUCK when trying to videotape. Click PLAY or watch...

using vibration to improve flexibility

Sport Scientist Jeni McNeal is researching the use of vibration to improve flexibility. Machines like the one she brought to camp for us to try were highly touted in the former Soviet Union gymnastics training centres. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube....

video – leg power training

Coach Suzi Goodmanson from California has an astonishing array of drills for improving leg power. Many she has “invented” herself. To see an example (pike jump series) click PLAY or watch it on YouTube....

“Wall of Death” – bars

Coach John Carney’s “Wall of Death” was a big hit at the 2007 camp. This drill is ideal for learning and improving your flyaway off bars. It teaches how to “pitch out”, keeping your feet away from the bar. Click PLAY or watch it on...

cash for costumes

If you love to “dress up”, HPTC can be very profitable! Coaches decide how many HPTC bucks to award based on costume and enthusiasm. To see the optional camp Hawaii day, click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyt1m1TpuXU]...