April 8-9, 2005

June 17-18, 2005

Culver Academies

Distance Running Camp

@ Culver Academies Campus – Culver, IN

June 19 – 23, 2005

August 8 - 12, 2005

Purpose of this camp

• To learn
• During June, most younger distance runners’ training is low key; therefore training will be done, but the main purpose of this camp is learning and preparation for the upcoming cross country season
• During August: more training getting ready for cross country season, but with same teaching as June camp

Who will be at Culver?

• Male & female athletes ages 13-18
• Must be in Junior high or H.S.
• Distance runners who are able to handle 2 workouts per day for 3 days
• Distance runners who aspire to learn proper principles of training/racing
• Distance runners who desire to be mentally tough in training and racing
• Distance runners who want to explore all aspects of training to move to the next level
• Top distance runners from the U.S.A.

Speakers/coaches at the June camp

(August camp speakers on the web site in April)

• Bob Schul – 5,000 meter champion @ 1964 Tokyo Olympics! U.S. only one ever!
• Bob Kennedy – USA 5,000 meter record holder, Olympian, NCAA champ (2 full days)
• Steve Simons, M.D. - Physician for U.S. Olympic T&F Team in 2004
• Jaqui Hansen – past women’s world record holder in many distance events, coach, writer, lecturer (4 days)
• Ralph Reiff, LAT, ATC & staff– St. Vincent Sports Performance Center – gait analysis for every runner at the camp!

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 Michael Chastain ---- Coach cost per day: $40

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

Direct link: http://www.culver.org/students/sports/CrossCountry/camp/camp.asp

Campus map site:http://www.culver.org/visitors/maps/index.htm

If you fly in: transportation will be made available from South Bend Regional Airport on Sunday, June 19 & Monday, August 8 @ 2:30 pm and to the airport on Thursday, June 23 & Friday, August 12 @ noon ($25 fee)

You must inform camp director of airline, flight number & arrival time (must be earlier than 2:30)

The following is included in your camp fee:

• Camp t-shirt
• Collegiate age counselors/runners Culver Distance Camp Founder
• Dorm room stay @ Culver Academies Joe Mendelson
• 5 days & 4 nights – room & meals (11)
• Meals in the Culver Academies Dining Hall Culver Distance Camp Director
• Personal gait analysis Michael Chastain
• Camp lecture notes
• Recreational activities
• Instruction in:

• physiology of distance running
• psychological sessions
• goal setting principles
• warm-up/cool-down/flexibility
• alternate training
• water running/training
• core body training
• weight training
• plyometrics
• running enhancement drills
• running gait
• distance training principles
• competitive racing strategies
• nutritional needs
• gastrointestinal issues for runners
• injury prevention
• breathing difficulties in runners
• female athlete issues
• advice about personal issues

Daily Camp Schedule

6:45 am Wake up

7:00 am Morning workout

8:00 am Breakfast

8:45 – 10:45 Instruction

11:15 am-12:15 pm Lunch

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

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Afternoon workout

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Instruction/fun activity

10:30 pm Lights out

Check-in & registration @ Culver Academies

Sunday, June 19 & Monday, August 8 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the McMillen Recreation Center lobby

Check out

after 10:30 am on Thursday, June 23 & Friday, August 12

Fees include

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

Personal items needed

bring clothing & foot gear for at least 8 workout sessions, spikes, swim 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.

Coaches: if interested in attending for a day, contact Michael Chastain. Coach cost per day: $40

Call 574-842-8395 or email Michael Chastain at [email protected]

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

Direct link: http://www.culver.org/students/sports/CrossCountry/camp/camp.asp

Camp Fees (circle one)

Space reservation fee: send a non-refundable $75 reservation fee by April 30, 2005

June camp: full fee due by May 31, 2005

August camp: full fee due by June 15, 2005

• Resident: $375
• Commuter: $325
• Transportation from airport: $25

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 – 2005

Sunday - Thursday (June 19 – June 23)

Monday – Friday (August 8 – August 12) (some states may not allow their athletes to attend this camp)

Name _______________________________________

School _______________________________________

Home address___________________________________

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Home phone ___________________________________

Email address: __________________________________

Child’s age: ______ Grade in school for 05-06: ______

Gender: M F T-shirt size: S M L XL

Best performances: Event time

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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 , 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 19 th-June 23 rd, 2005 or Aug 8 th-Aug 12 th, 2005 (reminder: some state may not allow a high school athlete in this August camp)

PARENT SIGNATURE _____________________

PRINTED NAME _____________________

DATE _____________________

EMERGENCY # _____________________

HOME TELEPHONE _____________________

CHILD’S NAME _______________________

DATE OF BIRTH _______________________

DATE OF CAMP (circle one): June August

Circle one: Resident camper Commuter

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