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
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 _______________________________________
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Email address: __________________________________
Age: ______ Grade in school for 2010-11: __________
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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
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