OHIO STATE SWIMMING GOLD MEDAL CLINICS
Led personally by Bill Dorenkott, Director of Ohio State Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving- a legendary coach with 35+ years of elite experience, 5X Big Ten Coach of the Year, USA National Team staff member since 2001, and mentor to Olympic Gold Medalists, World Record Holders (like Hunter Armstrong), and hundreds of NCAA qualifiers and Big Ten Champions.
This isn't just another camp- it's a rare chance for your 8-18 year old to train under one of the nation's most respected and successful coaches in the world-class facilities of McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at The Ohio State University.
What sets this clinic apart:
Proven Excellence: Fresh off guiding the Ohio State women to multiple Big Ten titles (including 2025 champions) and consistent top NCAA finishes- your child learns from the same techniques and mindset that produce podium finishers at Olympics, World Championships, and beyond.
Personalized Growth: Small-group instruction focused on stroke technique, starts, turns, race strategy, and high-performance details to help swimmers of all levels drop time and build confidence.
Holistic Development: Coach Dorenkott recruits and develops athletes who succeed in the pool and in life- prioritizing being a great person, family values, and education first. His programs boast nearly 900 Academic All-Big Ten honorees.
Inspiration That Lasts: Train alongside Buckeye spirit, get tips from top-tier coaching staff, and leave motivated to chase big goals- whether that's making the next cut earning a college scholarship, or representing your country one day.
Parents trust Coach Dorenkott because he builds champions on and off the blocks- creating swimmers who are technically sharp, mentally tough, and prepared for whatever comes next.
Spots are limited- give your young swimmer the Buckeye advantage! Join the clinic that turns potential into podium performances.
Go Bucks- Train with the Best at Ohio State!
Camp Information
Dates:
Sunday, April 26th - Freestyle
Sunday, May 3rd - Backstroke
Saturday, May 9th - Breastroke
Sunday, May 17th - Butterfly
Ages: Ages 8 to 18
Location: McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Cost: $150 per clinic or $500 for all four clinics
Camp Staff: Campers will be coached by Director of Swimming & Diving, Bill Dorenkott, and his coaching staff as well as Ohio State student-athletes
Tentative Schedule
Check-in: 11:30am McCorkle Lobby
Instruction: 12:00pm-2:30pm
Enrollment
The fee for the Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Clinics are $150 per camper, per session or $500 for all four clinics. This fee will include a camp t-shirt and an Ohio State Swim Cap. The camp is open to any and all boys and girls ages 8 to 18. There is a maximum number of campers permitted in each clinic, so register early! Full payment is required at the time of registration for each session. You may register online by visiting OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps-and-clincs. A 3% processing fee will be added to all online registrations. There will be no walk-ups permitted for this camp, all participants must register in advance.
Equipment
The only equipment required are goggles, swim cap, and a towel.
Meals and Housing
Meals and Housing are not provided.
Required Forms for Participation
The Parent Consent, Waiver & Release Form AND the Concussion Information Form are REQUIRED for all participants. These forms must be completed during online registrations. Campers will not be permitted to participate without these forms.
Confirmation
Once your registration is approved, you will be emailed with a confirmation of payment notice. One week prior to camp, you will also be sent an email with important camp details. This information will also be posted online at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. Please check your email regularly as this is our primary method of communication with campers and their parents.
Refunds
A refund less a $30 administration fee will be issued for any cancellation received by at least 2 weeks prior to the start of each camp. The administration fee and the 3% online processing fee are not refundable for ANY reason.
Because we have to guarantee the number of campers in order to prepare for each clinic, any cancellation received less than 2 weeks prior to the start of each session will not be eligible for any refund except in the case of injury, illness, or mandatory school event, in which case supporting documentation from a doctor or school is required.
A camp fee may not be transferred to any other Ohio State sports camp. A camp fee may not be transferred to any other camper. All cancellation notices must be received by the deadline above and submitted by mail, email, or fax – no phone calls or voicemails. All supporting documentation required for a refund to be approved and processed must be submitted within 10 days after the conclusion of the camp session. Refund requests must be submitted on the Refund Request Form available at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps-and-clinics. Campers who are injured while at camp but remain at camp will not be eligible for any refund.
More Information
Camp will be headquartered at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion located at 1847 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210. The check-in location will be in the McCorkle Lobby.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jessica Dejanovic, Director of Operations
Dejanovic.3@osu.edu
Buckeye Sports Camps
614-247-2267
