Track & Field Camp
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Event Description
Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps
Track & Field Camp
GVSU’s Track and Field program has won 65 GLIAC Team championships since 1999. GVSU’s women’s Track and Field Program has won 4 NCAA Championships. The men’s program earned NCAA National Runner-Up in 2015, 2014, 2016, and 2017. GVSU has produced over 500 All-Americans in track and field since 1999. Camp will be led by GVSU Track and Field, Throws, Jumps and Sprints coaches Alan Dunson, Sean Denard and Steve Jones.
Train with runners from around the Midwest, learn from collegiate coaches on practical and technical aspects of the sport, and run with collegiate and professional athletes that have experienced top levels of training and racing throughout the U.S. and the World.
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July 15th - 18th
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Who: Male & Females Entering Grades: 7th - 12th Check-In: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Check-Out: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Cost July 8th - July 15th: $400 Resident, $355 Commuter $150 non-refundable deposit due by July 2nd |
Prizes
- First to sign up for camp
- Winner of all contests held throughout camp
- Returning campers
Camp Features
- Individual Technical Training Sessions
- Motivational speakers and presentations
- Ice cream social and camp dance
- Team Building Activities
- Games and Competitions
Speakers and Presenters
- Elite and National Class Athletes
- GVSU athletes and coaches
- Top Midwest High School and Collegiate Coaches
- Footwear and Gear Presentation
- Nutrition and Injury Prevention
What to Bring
- Bedding Supplies
- Toiletries and Towel
- 5 Days of Running Gear
- Swimsuit/ Beach Towel
- Casual Clothes
Resident Camper: Tuition includes lodging in state of the art, air conditioned suite-style dormitories, meals from Sunday evening to dinner on Wednesday, event instruction, group Insurance, and a GVSU Track and Field T-Shirt.
Commuter: Tuition includes lunch & dinner each day for the duration of the camp, as well as event instruction, group insurance, and a GVSU Track and Field T-Shirt.
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A Typical Day...
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7:00 AM
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Wake Up
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7:30 AM
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Morning Practice
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9:00 AM
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Breakfast
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10:00 AM
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Morning Speaker
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11:00 AM
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Team Activity
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Camp Competitions
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3:30 PM
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Afternoon Practice
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6:00 PM
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Dinner
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7:30 PM
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Evening Speaker
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8:30 PM
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Activity / Camp Competitions
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| 10:30 PM | In bed / Light Out |
Questions? Contact Coach Dunson at dunsona@gvsu.edu or 616-947-2262
Discounts for 3 - 4 campers from the same team (or more) are available. Please contact Coach Dunson for more information.