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2026 Summer Vaulting Training Camp
Registration will open on April 10th, 2026
A collaboration between County Creek Performance Training & Meadow Creek Vaulting Club
July 15 till 20, 2026
Come train with international clinicians, with the most advanced training equipment available.
Wednesday July 15th = Private Lesson available with all clinicians
Thursday July 16 till 19 = Training Camp Group Sessions
During Camp Days = Limited private lessons available during the camp days
Monday July 20 = Private lesson available with all clinicians
Location
We are located in rural Alberta, a beautiful quiet farming area.
Only 15 minutes out of small town Olds. Where all services can be found.
Accommodation is available nearby. Several hotels and campgrounds are located in Olds, and surrounding towns such as Didsbury and Innisfail.
Calgary airport is an easy 50 minute drive.
Facility
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The most advanced Vaulting Training Equipment:
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2 “Movies”
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1 Circular Movie ("rundlauf")
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Gymnastics Equipment
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Cross-Training Equipment
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Indoor Facility for all weather
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Additional facility notes:
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Upstairs viewing lounge
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Kitchen/Lobby area
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Microwave & refrigerator in the Kitchen area
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Guest wifi available
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Accommodation & Travel
Limited shared accommodation available on site. Please inquire with registration for the details!
Olds and Didsbury are the closest towns. Both have a campground, and several hotel options available. Olds is the larger town, all services can be found there, and many options for eating out and grocery stores are available as well.
The closest airport is Calgary, an easy 50 minutes drive from the training facility. Calgary has flights to/from all major cities in North America and flies to/from smaller airports in Canada as well.
The "Circular Movie"
(also known as Rundlauf)
The most advanced training tool available for vaulters - a horse simulator on a track: endless training opportunities to facilitate learning and skill development.
Imagine of Circular Movie at CCPT!
The "Movie"
The Movie is a horse simulator in a stationary area. This technology helps vaulters learn and master their vaulting skills with canter motion prior to learning the skill on a live horse. This helps confidence and makes training on the horses more efficient and effective.
Summer 2026 Trainers
Ilona Hannich
Ilona is a 10-times medalist at World & European Championships & World Cup Finals in individuals, pas-de-deux and squad.
She is also a Multiple times Swiss Champion
Ilona is a Psychologist and Sports Psychologist (in training), living in Bern, Switzerland.
She has been a vaulting coach for many years, particularly in love with teaching compulsory, basics & handstand training, choreography & expression. Ilona retired from vaulting in April 2024. Her last competition was in Basel at the World cup finals of 2024.
Stefan Csandl
Stefan is a former world-class athlete who consistently ranked among top 10 internationally. He excelled in individual, pas-de-deux and squad vaulting. Today, Stefan has transitioned into two vital roles: FEI Level 2 Judge and a professional physiotherapist. Stefan brings extensive knowledge from the technical standards and clinical understanding of biomechanics. His mission is to contribute to the growth of vaulting in a positive and sustainable way.
Ava Mabel
Ava ‘Bunny’ Mabel is an ex-professional acrobat, traumatic brain injury survivor and entrepreneur.
She has been involved in athletics and art her whole life; training in gymnastics since the age of two. At 14 years old, Ava retired from competition after receiving numerous local, national, and international titles. Soon after, she discovered the world of circus arts and began training and performing in Calgary, AB. By 19 years old Ava received a contract from AIDA Cruises to perform as an Acrobatic Theatre Artist on cruise ships all over the world.
In 2023 Ava suffered a substantial traumatic brain injury due to a motor vehicle accident. Due to her injuries she was forced to retire from her career of stage performing.
Ava will be teaching hand-balancing and flexibility at the camp.
Peter van Thiel
Owner and Head Coach of Acrobatic Studio. More information about Peter will come soon!
Local Experts
CCPT Trainers
Jeanine van der Sluijs
Jeanine is an EC NCCP High Performance Vaulting Coach. She has a background in vaulting competing for Canada at the National and International stage, achieving many of Canada's top results between 2010-2018.
Jeanine has worked with many of Canada's top athletes in Junior and Senior divisions and is the Head Coach of Meadow Creek Vaulting Club. Her many years of working with athletes of all ages and levels has given her a strong background in coaching skills for vaulters of all abilities.
Angelique Vick
Angelique has over 15 years of experience training horses for vaulting, and enjoys the process of developing horses for competition. Over the years she has worked with a number of vaulting and dressage trainers from around the world to gain additional knowledge. Angelique has developed numerous horses to perform at international level, and has lunged at countless international events, including the 2023 World Junior Championships. Prior to focusing only on training horses, she also competed internationally for Canada, and can relate to the experience in the showring as both a vaulter and lunger.
Additional Trainers may be added over the coming weeks!
Registration
Email any questions:
meadowcreekvaulters@hotmail.com
$300 deposit due with Registration to hold spots. Send deposit to meadowcreekvaulters@hotmail.com
Vaulter Registration Link
Auditor/Coach/Trainer Registration
Registration will close on
Friday July 3, 2026
$650 Training Camp
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Includes group sessions with the trainers each day
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Vaulting specific, cross-training, sports nutrition and more sessions are available for all participants
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Groups will be split according to age, level and registration numbers
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Simple lunch & refreshments included in camp fee
$180 Private Lessons - Ilona or Stefan
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45 minutes private lessons
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Limited spots available
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May be possible to arrange lessons on the horse (club or your own)
$100/person Semi-Private Lessons - with Ilona or Stefan
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Availability limited
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45 minute semi-private lessons
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You may share your lesson time with a friend, just be sure to select the right option in the form
(Semi-)Private Lessons with Jeanine
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Private Lessons $100
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Semi-Privates $60 per person
Horse Training - Angelique
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Bring your own horse to work with
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$100/hour
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Borrowing one of our horses is an option too!
$200 Coach/Auditor (or $70/day)
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Attend all days and learn alongside the athletes
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Specific coach/auditor learning opportunities during the camp
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Bring your own lunch or opt for the add-on with your registration
If you would like to bring your horse for private lessons:
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Send us an email to inquire about making tentative plans to bring your horse. We can be flexible on weather depending factors during this time of course.
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Limited day stabling or overnight options available.
Release Forms will be sent out by email after Registration Form is received.
Contact Information
Contact
+1-403-559-9937
countrycreekpt@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Open Daily - Hours Vary
Address
32143 Range Road 284
Mountain View County
Alberta T0M 0K0
Canada
