Cross Country Camp 2012
Co-ed Grades 7-12
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About The Camp
July 15-20
The Warhawk Cross Country Camp experience is one which has helped educate and train long distance runners for the past twenty-seven years.
Campers will be involved in discussions and demonstrations related to the sport of cross country. Topics will include: training schedules, running mechanics, weight training, stretching, nutrition, race strategy, peaking, cross training, mental preparation and workout design.
There will be two workouts a day with the amount of running based on each individual’s level of fitness and running background. The Warhawk Cross Country Camp is one of the best offered in the Midwest and one from which you will certainly benefit. Students are encouraged to enroll early to ensure a spot.
Camp Staff
Jeffrey Miller, Director
For thirty years, Coach Miller has been
the head men’s and women’s cross
country coach at UW-Whitewater.
Whitewater’s cross country program is
one of the elite in NCAA III, sending an
individual or team to the NCAA III Cross
Country Championships 23 out of the
last 26 years, producing 18 All-Americans and 5 top ten
team finishes. Whitewater cross country runners have
secured 90 WIAC All-Conference Awards and 116 NCAA III
All Midwest Region awards during his tenure.
Bill Greiten
Bill is the head boys’ and girls’ cross country coach at Gillett High School. In 2010 the boys’ team from Gillett qualified for the WIAA III state meet finishing sixth. This is the seventh time the boys’ team has qualified for the state meet. Before his arrival in Gillett, no team in any sport (boys and girls) had qualified for a state championship. Greiten also coached the girls to a state appearance in 2004 where they finished third. Before coming to Gillett, Greiten coached 26 years at Racine Case High School as the boys’ cross country head coach. During that time, 18 teams qualified for state with 14 teams finishing in the top five; three of those won state titles (‘73, ‘75, ‘89). Prior to that, Greiten coached at Racine St. Catherine’s High School for four years, winning one WISAA State Cross Country title. In 2007, Coach Greiten was inducted into the Wisconsin High School Track and Field Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame for his successful career as the head track and field coach at Racine Case High School and St. Catherine’s High School in Racine. Greiten has also been involved with the Footlocker National High School Championships and was inducted into the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in 1993. Greiten is considered one of the most knowledgeable
Mark Maas
In 2010, Mark Maas stepped down as the head track and field coach at Whitewater High School but remained as a member of the coaching staff helping lead the boys’ team to the 2010 WIAA State title in Division II. The boys’ team went undefeated in conference, regional, and sectionals before winning the state title. In the seventeen years Mark has been coaching in Whitewater, the girls have won fifteen conference titles and the boys fourteen. Mark has coached the girls to two state titles in 1997 and 1999 along with two second place finishes in 1998 and 2000. Before winning the 2010 state title, Mark helped coach the boys to a third place finish in 1996 and a runner up finish in 1997. Maas is well known for his enthusiasm and motivational skills, and has been a presenter numerous times at the Wisconsin High School Track and Field Coaches Clinic. Mark is the past president of the Wisconsin Track and Field Coaches Association. He continues to travel to other parts of the country representing the State of Wisconsin at national high school track and field clinics, conferences, and conventions. Mark did a presentation on developing team leadership at the
Matt Dollins
For the past seventeen years, Matt has been coaching cross country and track at the high school/college level. Currently Matt is the assistant cross country coach at UW-Whitewater. Before coming to Whitewater, Matt was a coach at Pewaukee High School coaching boys’ and girls’ cross country and track. The girls’ cross country team at Pewaukee won team titles in 2001, 2002, and 2003 at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships for Division II. In 2002 as the co-coach of the team, Matt was voted the Wisconsin High School Coach of the Year for girls’ cross country. Matt has coached numerous all-state cross country and track runners. Matt is a graduate
Chad Carstens
For the past eight years, Chad Carstens has been the assistant cross country and track coach at Whitewater high school. With the retirement of long time head coach Dirk Seibold this past fall, Chad will now be the head boys and girls cross country coach at Whitewater High School. In 2010 Chad helped the Whitewater program send four cross country individuals (two boys and two girls) to the WIAA Division II state meet in Wisconsin Rapids. In 2009 the girls team won the Rock Valley Conference Cross Country Meet for the first time in nine years. Chad also works with the distance runners in track and has had much success with state qualifiers: in 2007 boys and girls 4 X 800; 2008 girls 4 x 800, girls 3200, boys 800; 2009 girls 3200, boys 3200. Chad is a graduate of UW-Whitewater where he ran both cross country and track and led his 2003 cross country team to the NCAA III National Championships
Additional Staff
Current athletes on our cross country team will be on staff to run with and talk to campers about their running experiences both in high school and college.
Running Area
Trails are located on campus for off-road running. We will also be using the Kettle Moraine cross country ski trails in La Grange. These are some of the best running trails in Wisconsin. Also, the cross country course on campus will be used for runs. This will give campers the chance to do a lot of natural surface running.
Housing/Facilities
Housing for resident campers is provided in a University residence hall located in close proximity to camp activities and dining facilities. Housing is two persons to a room with single beds for each. Campers will provide their own linens (sleeping bag and pillow are encouraged). Boys and girls will be housed on separate floors and supervised at all times. Camp staff members will be staying in the residence hall to supervise during non-instructional periods.
Campers will have the use of campus recreational facilities. Special hours will be posted and students will be able to use equipment from the University with their identification cards issued at registration.
Typical Camp Schedule
Time |
Event |
|---|---|
6:45-7:45 |
Morning Run |
8:00-8:45 |
Breakfast |
9:00-11:00 |
Group Instruction |
11:00-1:00 |
Free Time & Lunch |
1:00-2:00 |
Instruction time in classroom |
2:00-4:00 |
Afternoon Workout |
4:30-6:30 |
Dinner |
6:30-8:30 |
Supervised Activities |
8:30-10:00 |
Free time, movies, relax, swim |
10:15 |
All students in residence hall |
Schedule is subject to change.
Camp Cost
A fee of $375 will be charged for resident campers. The fee includes:
- room and board for resident campers
- instructional costs
- camp insurance
- t-shirt
- recreation
- party snacks
Commuters
Commuters are charged a reduced fee of $325. They will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Commuters must provide their own transportation to and from camp. Commuters need to arrive in the morning at 6:45 and leave in the evening at 8:45.
Check-In
Check-in will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in the lower level of the assigned residence hall. Residence hall designations and check-in times will be mailed 2-3 weeks prior to camp. Final payment will be due at this time. Campers will receive a meal ticket, rules of the camp, t-shirt,
Registration
Please fill out the application form completely. Also, make sure it is signed by a parent and returned with a $100 deposit.
Camp Fun
We feel very strongly about offering other outlets for campers to enjoy their experience at camp. All evenings are set aside for activities that allow campers to enjoy and participate in friendly competition. Outdoor sand volleyball matches, ultimate frisbee, softball, kickball and swimming are some of the “fun” activities we do to give campers a chance to show their abilities and talents in other areas. All work and no play make camp a dull
Food
Well balanced, all you can eat meals, will be provided for each camper on the following days:
- July 17 - Pizza Party at Residence Hall
- July 18-21 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 22 - Breakfast
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee. Precautions will be taken to prevent any accidents, and there will be camp health supervisors available. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $1000, secondary coverage up to $5000, and $300 maximum dental insurance. (Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for camp-related accidents only.)
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
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