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Culver Academies

Distance Running Camp

 

@ Culver Academies Campus – Culver, IN

June 20 – 23, 2010

 

Speakers/Coaches/Counselors at the camp for 2010 session

Speakers for June camp:

v  Main speaker:  Marc Bloom Runner's World Senior Contributor Marc Bloom is one of the nation's foremost authorities

on running, fitness and youth sports. Author of "God on the Starting Line" and other books, and is long-time publisher of "The Harrier" high school cross-country and distance running magazine.  Marc will be here each day of the camp!

v  Steve Simons, M.D. - Physician for U.S. Olympic T&F Team in 2004

v  Coaches @ Culver Academies - Dana Neer, Michael Chastain, Samantha Ritt

v  Previous speakers:  Bob Kennedy, Suzy Favor Hamilton, Bob Schul, Dr. Steve Simons, Jacqueline Hansen, and Ralph Reiff

 

           

 

Camp Mission

Culver Academies Distance Running Camp exists to inspire and teach distance athletes to become stronger, better educated, and more dedicated to be more successful and to lead their cross country and track teams.

 

Who will be at Culver? 

v  Male & female athletes ages 13-18

q  Must be in Junior high or H.S.

v  Distance runners who are able to handle 2 workouts per day for 3 days

v  Distance runners who aspire to learn proper principles of training/racing

v  Distance runners who desire to be mentally tough in training and racing

v  Distance runners who want to explore all aspects of training to move to the next level

 

You will train all over the campus – around the lake – on the rolling hills of the golf course – through the wooded trails – on the country roads

Coaches:  if interested in attending for a day, contact Dana Neer --- Coach’s cost per day:  $50

 

Information @:     www.culver.org (go to Cross Country)

Camp Direct site:               http://www.culver.org/images/CSSC-other-camps/culver%2520academies%2520distance%2520camp-web%2520brochure%252010.pdf

Campus maps & directions:  http://www.culver.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2593&Itemid=3905

 

 

The following is included in your camp fee:

v  Camp t-shirt

v  Collegiate age counselors/runners                                                                   

v  Dorm room stay @ Culver Academies                                                           Culver Distance Camp Founder

        4 days & 3 nights – room & meals (11)                                                                          Joe Mendelson                                               

v  Meals in the Culver Academies Dining Hall                                                   Culver Distance Camp Director

v  Personal gait analysis                                                                                                         Dana Neer

v  Camp lecture notes                                                                                            

v  Recreational activities on the beautiful Culver campus

                       

                                                       

v  Instruction in:


q  physiology of distance running

q  psychological sessions

q  goal setting principles

q  warm-up/cool-down/flexibility

q  alternate training

q  water running/training

q  core body training

q  weight training

q  plyometrics

q  running enhancement drills

q  running gait

q  distance training principles

q  competitive racing strategies

q  nutritional needs

q  gastrointestinal issues for runners

q  injury prevention

q  breathing difficulties in runners

q  female athlete issues

q  advice about personal issues


 

Daily Camp Schedule

7:00 am                                 Wake up

7:15 am                                 Morning workout

8:15 am                                 Breakfast

9:00 – 11:15                         Instruction

11:30 am-12:30 pm           Lunch

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm             Instruction/training/fun activity

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm             Afternoon workout

6:00 pm                                 Dinner

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm             Group activity

10:30 pm                              Lights out

 

Check-in & registration @ Culver Academies

Sunday, June 20 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the McMillen Recreation Center lobby

 

Check out

7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 23

 

Fees include

lodging in dorms, meals (11) – Sunday lunch through dinner on Wednesday, camp t-shirt, instruction

 

Personal items needed

bring clothing & foot gear for at least 8 workout sessions, spikes, swimming suit, toiletries, pillow, linens, blanket, towels, washcloths, soap – no laundry will be done while @ camp

 

Camp information/location/directions:

The Culver Academies is located in north-central Indiana – about 35 miles south of South Bend & 100 miles north of Indianapolis.  The Academies’ campus is about 9 miles west of U.S. 31 on Indiana 10.

 

Call Dana Neer @ 765-252-7030 or email  @ neerd@culver.org

Access www.culver.org for general Academies information & go to the Cross Country web page for camp info

Camp site – direct:  http://www.culver.org/images/CSSC-other-camps/culver%2520academies%2520distance%2520camp-web%2520brochure%252010.pdf

 

Camp Fees

June camp:  registration & fee due by June 8, 2010

      Resident:         $350 (for team rates:  contact Dana Neer)

      Commuter:      $300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Send this page & fee to: (check or money order payable to: “Culver Educational Foundation”)

 

Culver Academies Distance Camp

1300 Academy Road #106

Culver, IN  46511-1291

 

Culver Academies Distance Running Camp

Camp Registration – 2010

Sunday - Wednesday (June 20 – June 23)

 

Name       _______________________________________

School     _______________________________________

Home address___________________________________

                      ___________________________________

Home phone ___________________________________

Email address: __________________________________

 

Age:  ______   Grade in school for 2010-11:  __________

Best performances:       Event                           time 

___________          ____________

___________          ____________

___________          ____________

___________      ___________

 

THE CULVER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

 

CONSENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

Distance Running Camp

In consideration of permission to participate in, or continue participating in, the activities and programs of The Culver Educational Foundation, and to use its facilities, I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows:

 

I recognize that my child’s participation in the Distance Running Camp is with some risk of bodily injury.  I accept those risks with full knowledge of the dangers involved, and hereby certify that I know of no physical or medical problems that would increase my child’s risk of illness or injury, as a result of participating in the Distance Running Camp. 

In the event of an injury or sudden illness, I consent to the administration of first aid and resuscitative measures performed on my child’s behalf by trained or qualified personnel.  I assume full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of injuries suffered by my child’s participation in the Distance Running Camp.  My health insurance provider is ______________________, Group No. ____________.

I agree that my child’s participation in the Distance Running Camp is strictly voluntary, and that the Camp Directors, Dana Neer, Michael Chastain and Joe Mendelson or their staff, will directly supervise my child.  Further, I agree that my child must comply with the requests, directions, and instructions of the individuals offering this Distance Running Camp, and his/her failure to do so may result in his/her removal from the program.  I understand that supervised lodging and transportation may be provided while my child is participating in this camp, and that the use of additional training facilities, including weight training and swimming activities, may be provided as well.  I further understand that meals, snacks, or refreshments may be provided, and I have listed below any and all items that my child should not be given.  No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription drugs are to be brought with the athlete or used by the athlete while at this camp.  Any prescription medication for your child must be remain locked in the lock box in the dorm room and only used by your child under the prescription terms.

I hereby release and discharge The Culver Educational Foundation, its agents, students, coaches, employees, representatives, the building and grounds owners, any related entities, and all others from any and all liability, responsibility, loss, damage, costs, claims, and causes of action (including, but not limited to, those for bodily injury, death, and property damage or loss to me and/or my child) arising out of or resulting from my child’s use of or presence upon these facilities and/or participation in this camp, specifically including, but not limited to, any and all liability, responsibility, loss, damage, costs, claims, and/or causes of action that arise from or are caused by the negligence or fault of The Culver Educational Foundation, its agents, students, coaches, employees, representatives, the building and grounds owners,  any related entities, or other participants in the Distance Running Camp program.

I understand that my child will use many facilities at the Academy including McMillen Athletic Center, Lowenstine Pool, Lake Maxinkuckee, Academy Grounds, as well as wooded trails and area country roads.

I have read the entire Consent and Release Agreement and accept the conditions stated herein as a requirement for my child’s participation in this camp. 

Camp dates: 

June 20-June 23, 2010

 

PARENT SIGNATURE  _____________________

PRINTED NAME               _____________________

DATE                                    _____________________

EMERGENCY #                _____________________

CHILD’S NAME                   _______________________

AGE                                        _______________________

 

Circle one:        Resident camper          Commuter

 

List any food, beverage or medicinal products your child may not have or is allergic to: