2008 Wrestling Camps
$1355 / $1220 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
This camp is designed to train wrestlers for 21 days with the idea of developing peak performance. Individuals will be required to lift weights, run and participate in hard wrestling. Five days will concentrate on placing wrestlers in competitive situations. Wrestlers will be placed on a team and wrestle in 12 dual meet matches. The remaining days campers will be placed in our Individual Camp.
| TYPICALTRAINING DAY | TYPICAL COMPETITION DAY | TYPICAL INDIVIDUAL DAY |
6:45
a.m. Weight training/running
|
7:30
a.m. Breakfast
|
7:30 a.m. Breakfast  |
Includes all 3 camps and Wrestling Challenge:
Save $231 compared to paying for each camp individually
Location/Directions
All wrestling activities will be held at the Convocation Center or NIU
Wrestling Room (at Huskie Stadium) on the campus of Northern Illinois
University. DeKalb is located one mile north of the East-West Tollway
(Interstate 88), Annie Glidden exit.
It is also accessible via state highways 38 and 23. The city is 65 miles
west of Chicago, 45 miles southeast of Rockford and 183 miles northeast
of Springfield.
Housing and Food
All resident campers will be housed and fed at Grant Towers South, an
air conditioned residence facility. All efforts will be made to meet
roommate preferences. In case of unavailability, roommates will be assigned
based on age. Camp staff have been through a security check and will
supervise campers at all times. Commuters will receive lunch and dinner
only and will have access to showers in Convocation Center locker rooms.
Check In / Check Out
Check in the first day of camp is 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grant Towers
South. Check out on the last day of camp at 11:30 a.m. There will be
no supervision provided for campers after 12:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged
to attend the wrestling tournament from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the last
day of camp at the Convocation Center.
Key Deposit
A $30 cash key deposit will be required for resident campers upon check
in and will be refunded upon the return of the key at the close of camp.
What to Bring
Participants should bring blankets, sheets, a pillow, towels, toiletries,
laundry detergent, swimsuits, a fan, alarm clock, plus practice equipment-running and wrestling
shoes, t-shirts, shorts, socks, supporters, and sweat clothes. No tank
tops. Knee pads and head gear are optional. Commuters must be properly
attired for practice sessions. Avoid bringing valuables, as Huskie Sports
Camps are not responsible for lost/stolen articles. A small amount of
extra spending money is suggested.
Who is Eligible
Camps are geared for grades 1-12 and all levels (beginners to state
champions). Resident campers must be at least 10 years old.
Rules and Regulations
Campers must abide by the rules and regulations of the Huskie Wrestling
Camps. Campers are required to attend all sessions and activities. Any
serious violations, damage to NIU camp property, or other behavior deemed
detrimental to the group will result in immediate dismissal. There will
be no refund of fees upon expulsion or upon voluntary withdrawal from
the camps.
Insurance and Medical Care
A member of the NIU Athletic Training Staff will be in attendance during
camp activity sessions to handle any injuries that may occur. A parental
authorization/release of information form is included and must be returned
with the registration form. All insurance information must be complete
or the camper will not participate. If applicable, a doctor’s
release must be attached if camper is recovering from a recent illness
or injury, or if he/she will be participating with a cast or splint.
Note: Camp includes much physical activity. Participants are encouraged
to be properly conditioned.
Cost
EARLY BIRD PRICING BEFORE MAY 16TH, 2008 WITH PAYMENT IN FULL
NIU Employees always qualify for the discounted fee
21 Day Elite Training Camp Resident June 27th - July 17th
$1355 / $1220 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Individual
Camp Resident July 13th -17th
$383 / $345 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Individual Camp Commuter
$272 / $245 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Coach Individual Camp $125
Team/Competition
Camp Resident July 7th -11th
$372 / $335 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Team/Competition Commuter
$272 / $245 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Coach Free (Team Camp) Starts Monday
10 Day Training Camp Resident
June 27th-July 6th
$766 / $699 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
10 Day Training Camp Commuter
$554 / $499 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
10 Day Training Camp Discounted Coaches
Fee $250
15 Day Camp Resident June 27th -11th
$1,105 / $995 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Northern Open Wrestling Challenge July 12th
Enrolled Wrestling Campers $15 / Non-campers $25
Extra night stay (No meals provided)
Team Camp—Friday night extended stay $20 / Individual Camp—Saturday night extended stay $20
The resident camp fee includes instruction by top collegiate coaching staff and wrestlers, housing, unlimited food at all meals, athletic training services, camp t-shirt, and supervised swimming. Commuters receive all the features of the resident camp, with the exception of overnight lodging and breakfast.
Registration Methods
Please complete the attached registration form and parental authorization/release
of information form. If applicable, confirmation will be sent via email
within one week of registration receipt. If email is not an option,
confirmation will be sent through U.S. mail.
Printable Registration
Form 
Online
Registration is available for this camp.
Please call 815-753-5300 or email sportscamps@niu.edu with questions regarding registration, cancellation or general inquiries. For specific questions about wrestling camp, call Dave Grant at 815-753-9478 (NIU). Please note: There is a $45 cancellation fee.
NIU Huskie Sports Camps
219 Convocation Center
Phone: 815-753-5300
Fax: 815-753-7700
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
www.niuhuskies.com
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