Benet Academy Boys and Girls Cross-Country Camp

Benet Academy’s Cross-Country Camp is designed to prepare seventh and eighth grade runners as they approach their cross-country season.  By stressing the importance of team running and pack strategy, runners will learn the value of competing together as one team.  During the week special attention will be given to fundamentals such as stretching and nutrition.  Ideas for training and overall racing strategies will also be taught to help give runners an edge in racing.  By providing an exciting environment about running, runners will “run” away prepared and enthusiastic about their upcoming season.  From brand new runners to those with years of experience, every runner will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to succeed as part of a team and to reach those personal goals.

There are two levels to sign up for; first year campers who are new to the experience and advanced runners who are returnees from last year.

Advanced level: This is only for those entering 8^th grade this up coming school year who ran at the camp last summer. Workouts and talks will be different and a little more intense. Sign up will need to be done by June 30 as workouts will be sent out to each runner two weeks before camp to have completed.  Also, a log will be attached were the runner can note their progress and reflect on their days accomplishment.  The idea is to get the runner into shape by the beginning of the camp to be able to add more intensity then what was experienced the previous year. Fitness level is the goal, not ability. So we welcome back those campers from last year and offer you a chance to use what was learned the previous year and to build on the current fitness level you bring to the camp.

Camp Dates: July 27 – July 31^st

Time: 8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Location: We will meet on the track at Benet Academy

What to wear/bring: Running shoes, proper workout clothes based on weather conditions (rain or shine we run), and a water bottle

Daily Activities: Running, stretching, running, lifting, talks on various topics relating to the sport, and running.  We will end the week with a fun race through the beautiful grounds of St. Procopius Abbey.

Camp Fee: $80.00  Price includes a camp T-shirt and Gatorade everyday

Staff: Camp Director Head Coach of Boys Cross Country at Benet Academy Kevin Renicker

Assistant Director: Head Coach of Girls Cross Country and Track at Benet Academy Scott Brooks

Former embers of the Benet Academy Cross Country team

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First Name: _______________________________ Last Name:  ________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City: ________________________________   State: ______________  Zip: _____________________

Phone: ___________________________________ 

Check: New Camper ________________________

Advanced: ______________________ if Advanced, best time from previous season _______ and distance that was done at ____________________                

Upcoming grade/School: _________________

Adult T-Shirt (please circle): S    M    L    XL

Waiver:

I hereby give my permission and certify that my son(s) is in good health and is able to participate in all camp activities. In case of emergency I grant permission for my son(s) to be given emergency treatment at a local hospital.

Signature of Parent/Guardian       Date

Make Checks Payable to Kevin Renicker

Mail payment and registration form to:

 Benet Academy

 c/o Kevin Renicker

2200 Maple Ave

Lisle, Il 60532