Fighting Illini cross country camp gives athletes the knowledge and understanding of distance running in a fun and motivational atmosphere in order to prepare the athletes to have success in future seasons. Camp dates enable athletes to continue training in a structured environment during the IHSA dead-week. Campers train with runners from around the Midwest, learn from collegiate coaches on practical and technical aspects and listen to elite collegiate and post-collegiate athletes that have experienced the top levels of running and are experts in training. The University of Illinois is located in Urbana-Champaign. Literally at a Midwest “crossroads,� Champaign County lies halfway between the Windy City of Chicago and St. Louis. East or westbound travelers find Champaign halfway between Indianapolis and Peoria. Surrounded by farmland and parks, the city makes for a great location for sports and outdoor activities.
Check-in: Sunday, Aug 2nd (2:00pm-3:00pm) Checkout: Thursday, Aug 6th (11:30AM) (The first meal is dinner on the first evening; the last meal is breakfast on the last day)
Residents: $400 (Includes four nights lodging, meals, instruction, recreation, and camp T-shirt) Commuter: $350 (Includes all meals, instruction, recreation, and camp T-shirt) *Register at least 4 people from a team and receive a $25 discount (The camp is open to any and all boys and girls ages 12-18.)
Campers will stay in university air conditioned dorms. Campers will be grouped with friends or campers with similar age at check-in. Camp staff will provide supervision. Parking will be provided for campers who drive themselves to camp.
Scott Jones–Head Women’s Coach 18 years of Division 1 coaching experience Two-time MAC Coach of the Year Assistant Coach of 10 MAC Champion teams Coached 25 individual MAC Champions Jake Stewart–Head Men’s Coach Coached Illini to a national ranking for first time in over 15 years 32 Additions to All-time top-ten distance lists Coached Illini to best Big Ten finish in 16 years Assistant coach on NCAA runner-up team
Current University of Illinois runners and assistant coaches will serve as camp counselors. They will be joined by additional high-quality athletes from the Midwest, as well as successful coaches from high school and college teams. Individual attention will be ensured.
(Typical Schedule) 7:00am-Wake up 7:30am-Morning practice 8:30am-Breakfast 10:00am-Speaker 11:00am-Team activity 12:00pm-Lunch 1:00pm-Camp Competitions/Games 3:30pm-Afternoon Practice 6:00pm-Dinner 7:30pm-Evening Speaker 8:30pm-Activity/Camp Competitions 10:30pm-Bed Check
Elite and National Class Athletes Top High School and College Coaches Nutrition Speaker
Campers will have access to the UI Armory Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. Campers will also train on the University South Farms and the UI Arboretum, which is home to Illinois Cross Country and was site of the 2012 Big Ten Championships. All of these miles provide soft surfaces and allow for a variety of training.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Camp___________Type _____________ Paymode________ Payment _________ Document ________________________ 2015 COED CROSS COUNTRY CAMP APPLICATION (Please print) Camper’s Name Parent/Guardian’s Name
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T-Shirt Size (Adult): Small Medium Large X-Large “I hereby acknowledge that participation in the camp and related activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury or loss that might be sustained by my child. In consideration for accepting my child into the camp, I assume all risk of injury and loss that may be suffered by me or my child and release and forever discharge the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, its officers, employees and agents from any and all known liability of whatever kind or nature, arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen body and personal injuries, including death, property damage and the consequences therefore resulting from the registrant’s participation in or involvement with this camp or presence on University property, including any failure of equipment or defect in the premises, except to the extent caused solely by the willful and wanton misconduct of the University.”
Parent/Guardian Signature PLEASE CHECK THE CAMP YOU WISH TO ATTEND: INDIVIDUAL CAMPER:
Resident $400
Commuter $350
TEAM DISCOUNT:
Resident $375
Commuter $325
*Team applications (4 or more from the same school) must be mailed together. A separate form for each camper is required.
METHOD OF PAYMENT: Cash Credit Card: MasterCard
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