Winter Throwing Camps
January 6-February 19, 2026
Tu/Th
Ages 13-18
$360 per discipline
Receive throwing instruction from BYU throws coach, Niklas Arrhenius, and current and former standout athletes! This multi-week camp will cover all needed off-season training to prepare you to be at your best come track and field season. We will go over all the drills and exercises needed to improve technique and throwing capacity. The first hour of each session will include shot put and javelin, and the second hour will focus on the discus throw.
Bringing your own implements is recommended but not required.
Schedule
Each camp will include two sessions each week, Tuesday and Thursday, on the following dates:
January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29; February 3, 5, 10, 17, and 19
You will register and pay for your chosen discipline(s) individually. Each session is one hour in length.
- 4-5 p.m. - Shot put or Javelin
- 5-6 p.m. - Discus
Registration for the Winter Throwing Camps will open on Thursday, December 18 at 9 a.m. MT.
The Winter Throwing Camps will be held at the indoor track in the smith Fieldhouse on the following dates:
January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, and 29
February 3, 5, 10, 17, and 19
Each session is one hour in length at the following times:
- 4-5 p.m. - Shot put or Javelin
- 5-6 p.m. - Discus
Check-in will take place 10 minutes before your scheduled clinic time at the indoor track in the Smith Fieldhouse.
To cancel a registration, you may self-cancel by logging into your account. You may also email our office at sportscamps@byu.edu. Your registration is not cancelled until you receive an email confirmation. If a program is canceled, a full refund will be given. Brigham Young University cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges required by airlines, travel agencies, or other institutions.
Only a participant and his or her parents listed on the registration/account have authority to request a refund. Full refunds, minus the 10% nonrefundable portion ($20 minimum) of camp tuition, will be given on all cancellations requested by 5 p.m. 14 days before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this deadline.
- Clothing for workouts
- Throwing implements (optional, but recommended)
- Water bottle
*Note: Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Items to leave at home include in-line skates, skateboards, hover boards, water guns, water balloons, fireworks, other explosive/flammable materials, incense, candles, any type of open flame, firearms, pellet guns, BB and paint guns, wrist rockets, slingshots, bows and arrows, knives, swords (including decorative weapons), and pets and animals of any kind. These items are inappropriate to bring to camp and will be confiscated. We also discourage you from bringing media devices, laptops, expensive items, and excessive cash.
Participants attending BYU Sports Camps must maintain the standards of Brigham Young University (i.e., high standards of honor, integrity, language, and morality; abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and harmful drugs; and modesty in dress). A clean and well-groomed appearance should be maintained (e.g. men are encouraged to shave). Sport-appropriate performance attire is acceptable during training and practice sessions; tanks/shirts must be worn at all times. Dress standards such as knee-length shorts and shirts with sleeves are enforced in other areas of campus and camp participants should be prepared to change into the appropriate attire as required.
The following are the responsibilities of each participant: Maintain respectful attitudes toward coaches, counselors, and all other individuals; demonstrate proper use of university equipment and facilities; attend camp sessions and activities; follow instructions; respect curfews; dress modestly; refrain from vulgar and profane language; and come prepared to observe the BYU Honor Code.
While cell phones are permitted at camp, participants are required to be respectful in their use of cell phones. Phones should not be used during practice or other inappropriate times. Participants must respect the privacy of others, including being courteous while taking photos and recording videos. Capturing photos and videos in restrooms, locker rooms, or other changing areas is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these policies and to be respectful of the privacy of others will result in dismissal from the camp.
Due to safety and liability concerns, any participant found in or entering campus construction areas will be subject to immediate dismissal.
Meals and housing are NOT available for this camp.
Participants should be aware of the following rules and precautions:
- Do not bring a large sum of money or expensive items to camp.
- Do not leave equipment unattended, except in designated secure locations.
- Do not walk alone on campus or leave campus unattended (without a counselor, coach, or other camp staff member).
- Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Brigham Young University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Brigham Young University does not provide medical insurance for sports camps participants. Medical expenses incurred as a result of participating in a BYU sports camp are the responsibility of the family of each camp participant. Participants must carry primary insurance during camp or be self-insured. Expenses for treatment paid by BYU must be reimbursed to the university no later than August 31, 2026.
For minor illnesses, participants may choose to remain at home. Counselors or coaches must be notified in such cases. If medical treatment for a participant is deemed necessary, Brigham Young University will attempt to contact the parent or guardian. In the event the parent/guardian cannot be timely reached, the participant may be transported off-site to receive medical treatment.
Experienced athletic trainers will be on hand to treat injuries that may occur during workouts. For serious injuries, participants may be taken to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Athletes are encouraged to begin strength, flexibility, and nutritional training prior to camp to minimize the risk of injury during camp. It is the camp participant’s responsibility to follow the trainers’ instructions.
