2009 SUMMER CAMPS
June 27-July 1 : Individual Camp : $375
July 8-12 : Track Camp : $375
June 21-25 : Coaches Clinic I : $350
June 27-July 1 : Coaches Clinic II : $350
Track Camp (ages 12-19)
Track Camp July 8-12 $375
Track Camp is a great opportunity to prepare for Junior Track Nationals. Instruction at this camp will be provided by Paralympic Coach of the Year, Adam Bleakney. In addition to Coach Bleakney, 5 counselors at track camp are national team members as well as world record holders.
Check-in is from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST on July 8th. Instruction begins the evening of July 8th.
Check-out is at 8:00 A.M. on July 12th.
Basketball Camps (ages 12-19)
| Elite Camp (invite only) | June 21-25 | $500 |
| Individual Camp | June 27-July 1 | $375 |
| Coaches Clinic I | June 21-25 | $350 |
| Coaches Clinic II | June 27-July 1 | $350 |
Elite Camp will be held from June 21-25, and the cost is $500. This camp will showcase the top 24 junior athletes in the world, and 75% of these athletes will go on to represent their countries at international competitions. The instruction at this camp will be provided by the U of I wheelchair basketball coaching staff. Because this camp focuses on high caliber athletes, it is by invitation only.
In conjunction with Elite Camp, Coaches Clinic I will be held June 21-25. This clinic will focus on coaching the advanced skills of wheelchair basketball. Coaches will get an opportunity to coach high quality athletes and watch execution at an elite level. The cost of this clinic is $350 but if you have 5 athletes or more from your team attend any Illinois summer camp (Elite, Individual, and/or Track), the camp fee will be waived. Transportation is not included.
Our most popular camp, Individual Skills Camp, is a great camp for beginners and/or athletes that want to fine tune their foundational wheelchair basketball skills. Instruction at this camp will be provided by the U of I coaching staff and student-athletes. This will provide the best hands-on experience for your athletes.
In conjunction with Individual Camp, our second Coaches Clinic II will be held June 27- July 1. Coaches will review the basic skills of wheelchair basketball and move forward with more intermediate concepts. Coaches will also have an opportunity to coach their own team at Individual Camp. Again, if you have 5 or more athletes from your team attend any Illinois sports camp, the camp fee for the clinic will be waived.
Elite Camp and Coaches Clinic I are June 21-25th.
Check-in is from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST on June 21th.
Instruction begins the evening of June 21th.
Check-out is at 2:00 P.M. on June 25th.
Individual Camp and Coaches Clinic II are June 27-July 1.
Check-in is from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST on June 27th.
Instruction begins the evening of June 27th.
Check-out is at 8:00 A.M. on July 1st.
Registration and Fees
To register, complete and return the registration form and a $50.00US non-refundable deposit payable to the University of Illinois, for each camp attending by May 29, 2009 to Disability Resources and Educational Services Office of Campus Life. The $50.00US deposit becomes part of each participant's camp tuition. Payment should be by check or money order. Credit cards will not be accepted. The remaining portion of the camp fee is due on or before the first day of camp.
In addition to the sport-specific training and instruction, fees cover housing, meals, t-shirt, reversible jersey, insurance, University of Illinois facility user fees, and transportation from local transportation centers.
Registration is limited to 20 athletes for Track Camp and 60 athletes for Individual Camp. To ensure your spot, return the enclosed registration form as soon as possible.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for Track Camp, and Individual Camp. If interested, contact the office of Campus Life at 217-333-4606, or download an application from the Campus Life section of our website: www.disability.uiuc.edu/athletics. The deadline for application is June 5, 2009. Your registration form and $50.00 deposit must accompany the scholarship application to be considered.
Important
No early arrivals or late departures. You will be responsible for your own room, board, and transportation if you do arrive or depart outside the set dates.
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
WHO
Sports camps are open to males and females ages 12-19 who have a lower extremity physical disability. The camps are physically demanding and rigorous, so arriving at camp in proper physical condition is a must.
PERSONAL NEEDS
All campers must be capable of independently performing all activities of daily living. No attendant care is available.
We recommend that you bring your own basketball/track chair. If you do not have one, contact us as soon as possible. It is expected that your equipment will be in working order upon arrival. Please be sure you have the means to finance unexpected repairs.
WHERE
During the University of Illinois Sports Camps, all campers will stay at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall. Most rooms are double occupancy. The residence hall will provide linens. Meals will be served in the residence hall dining rooms.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PARENT POLICY:
To thoroughly gain the whole camp experience, it is important for athletes to be independent and to have the freedom to be independent and develop with their peers. All campers should participate in camp activities independently among their peers.TRAVEL:
Each camper is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from CHAMPAIGN. Different modes of transportation are available to Champaign from all parts of the state and country. Transportation from local transport centers will be provided by the camp staff.Campers arriving before the designated check-in time and/or departing after the designated check-out time will be responsible for their own room, board, and transportation costs.
