NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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2008 Wrestling Camps

Individual Camp Resident July 13th - 17th

$383 / $345 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008)or groups of 10 & more
Commuter
$272 / $245 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
 EARLY BIRD PRICING MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE May 16th, 2008.
Teams of 10 or more are also eligible to recieve this discount after May 16th, 2008

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Wrestlers will be grouped by ability levels and rotated through several technique stations.  Additionally, they will be able to choose special areas of emphasis:

Typical Day: wrestling

7:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Technique
11:00 a.m. Motivation-nutrition/weight training
12:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Technique
4:00 p.m. Recreation/Swim
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:45 p.m. Technique
8:25 p.m. Competitions
9:00 p.m. Free time-movies
11:00 p.m. Lights out 

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

Individual Camp Resident July 13th -17th
$383 / $345 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Individual Camp Commuter
$272 / $245 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008)or groups of 10 & more
Coach Individual Camp $125

Team/Competition Camp Resident July 7th -11th
$372 / $335 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Team/Competition Commuter
$272 / $245 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
Coach Free (Team Camp) Starts Monday

21 Day Elite Training Camp Resident June 27th - July 17th
$1355 / $1220 (Before MAY 16TH, 2008) or groups of 10 & more

15 Day Camp Resident June 27th -11th
$1,105 / $995 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008)or groups of 10 & more

10 Day Training Camp Resident June 27th-July 6th
$766 / $699 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008)or groups of 10 & more
10 Day Training Camp Commuter
$554 / $499 EARLY BIRD (Before May 16th, 2008) or groups of 10 & more
10 Day Training Camp Discounted Coaches Fee $250

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.

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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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