BIG RIVER CROSS COUNTRY CAMP 

“Humidity...the altitude of the midwest!” 

July 20th - July 24th, 2009

Location: Big River Running Company- West County

Time: 8am - Noon Monday through Thursday. 7pm - 11:00 pm Friday at Clayton Shaw Park.

Mission: To provide 7th -12th graders who participate in the sport of distance running with five days of summer training, classes and speeches from elite runners, and a whole lot of fun! 

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This year's highlights include:
* Big River Camp Cross Country Race
* Experienced Camp Staff
* Technical Camp T-shirt
* Pool Party & Barbecue
* Online Registration!!

Big River Running Company now has two great location and remains commited to being the area's number one resource for youth and high school running. Our website, bigriverrunning.com, provides young athletes with interviews and training tips from the area's top runners as well as pictures from big meets, rankings and more. In September Big River sponsored the second annual Forest Park Cross Country Festival, and nearly 2,000 athletes from more than 50 teams participated. The store has hosted three Winter Distance Camps and two Summer Cross Country Camp. This year's camp will be better than ever and is another great way for us to give back to the running community and an even better way for young athletes to learn about the importance of year-long training for distance running.

CAMP STAFF :

Matt Helbig: Matt is the co-owner of Big River Running Company and has extensive coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. As a graduate assistant coach at Division I Iowa State University Matt served as the director for the Cyclone Wilderness Cross Country Camp from 2003-2006. Matt's own running accomplishments include being a High School State Champion in the 800 meters and a Division II All-American in cross country and track. He set a new personal best of 4:10 in the mile last winter.

Ben Rosario: Ben is the other co-owner of Big River Running Company. Ben's coaching experience includes two years at the junior high level in Rochester Hills , MI and he currently works at St. Louis University High School as an assistant cross country coach. Ben's running resumé includes two years running professionally for the Hansons Brooks Distance Project where he was the youngest qualifier for the 2004 US Olympic Trials Marathon. He has also participated in the 2008 Trials this past fall and has personal bests of 2:18:53 in the marathon and 4:03 in the mile.

Mike Nelson: Mike is the head cross country and assistant track and field coach for Marquette University. In his first year at the school he led the Marquette women to a fifth place finish at the Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Meet and to a Big East outdoor championship in the 4 x 800 meter relay. A Missouri All- State high school athlete himself, Mike also competed at the Division II National Cross Country Meet in 2001 and 2002.

MORE COUNSELORS COMING SOON...

YOUR CAMP FEE INCLUDES:

*One-on-one Instruction
* Moisture-Wicking Technical Camp T-Shirt
*Daily Post-Run Lunch (Meals from last camp include: Chipolte, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Papa Johns)
*Big River Training Log
*Training Information and Pace Charts
*Big River XC Challenge with Post-Race Barbeque and Pool Party

CAMP SCHEDULE:

8:00: Daily Run/Workout
9:00: Technical Drills
10:00: Running 101 Class
11:00: Games
11:30: LUNCH
12:00: Camp Ends

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Running 101 Class- Each day we will have an expert talk about various topics including; weight training for runners, the importance of higher mileage, nutrition, injury prevention, proper shoe selection and more.
  • Free Stuff- We will have some surprise goodies from Big River Running Company to give away all week long!
  • Panel Discussion- This is always a big hit at our Camps as we bring in some of St. Louis' top college and post-collegiate runners to talk about their experiences during the college selection process as well as what running in college was like. Past speakers have included Mizzou's Tipper O'Brien, Florida's Shannon Leinert and professional runner Serena Burla.
  • Big River XC Challenge & Pool Party - The final day of camp will feature a 2 mile cross country race. The campers will be evenly divided onto teams and we will score the event just like in a real cross country race. After the race we will have a pool party and barbecue to celebrate our week of camp. Campers will meet at 6pm, the race is at 7pm, followed by a barbecue and a pool party from 8:30-10:30.
    Results from last Summer's race

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.WHAT TO BRING?

  • This is a summer camp in Saint Louis. It will be WARM. Dress Accordingly.
  • Bring a waterbottle, will provide water and gatorade.
  • Lightweight, moisture-wicking shorts and tops are recommended.
  • On the last day of camp be sure to bring your spikes, game face, swimsuit and a towel

CAMP FEES AND TEAM DISCOUNT

  • The cost of the camp is $125 per athlete.
  • Teams of five or more who register as a group will receive $25 off each participant's fee

OUT-OF-TOWN CAMPERS AND HOST FAMILIES

We have several inquiries from out-of-town campers who would like to participate in camp. If you are a St. Louis family who would like to "host" a camper for the week please email Ben at ben@bigriverrunning.com and we will put you on a list of possible hosts.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS

After the camper has registered, a camper packet including directions, a release form, and check-in information will be sent to each participant.

Note: Completed and signed release forms must be on file to participate. No exceptions will be made. A physician's signature is not required on the medical form if a copy of a recent physical is attached. The physical must be dated within one year of the camp.

REGISTRATION

Registration for Big River Cross Country Camp is now just a click away! The link below will take you to an easy online registration page for camp.

If you would rather mail in your registration you may do so by printing out the form below and sending it to the store.

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MAIL-IN REGISTRATION - make checks payable to Big River Running Company, If you wish to pay by Credit Card you may do so at the store.

Name___________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________ City______________ State_____ Zip_______

Phone #____________________ Emergency Contact AND Phone #____________________

Email Address:____________________________________________________________

Male____ Female____ Year in School____ School_________________________________

T-Shirt Size (circle one) XS S M L XL

_____ Individual Camper ($125) / _____ Team Camper (5 or more - $100) = Total $_______

* Your $125 camp fee is refundable until July 14th. After such date there will be no refunds due to food and administrative costs.
* Mail Registration to Big River Running Company, 14059 Manchester Rd. Manchester, MO 63011