Screaming Eagles

All-American Cross Country Camp

July 13-17, 2004

University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

Host of the 2004 NCAA II Cross Country Championships

Camp Director: Mike Hillyard, Cross Country & Track Coach, University of Southern Indiana

Camp Focus: All aspects of successful cross country running will be practiced and discussed. Guest speakers will appear daily, to discuss a variety of topics and answer questions. Topics include: Strength training, summer base mileage, threshold training, stretching and flexibility, nutrition and hydration, building team chemistry, shoes and equipment, and the basic science of distance running.

Cost: Resident $250 Commuter $200

Ages: Camp is open to athletes entering grades 7-12.

Food: All meals will be provided by the camp. Campers may want to bring their own snacks. All residence hall rooms are equipped with dorm size refrigerators.

Housing: Resident campers will stay in new air-conditioned residence halls on the University of Southern Indiana campus. The residence halls offer free internet access. For more information on housing, visit www.usi.edu/res/residenc.asp.

What to Bring: Each camper should bring a week’s supply of running gear (socks, shorts, shirts, etc.) Campers also need to bring their own towels, bedding, pillow, and personal hygiene products.

Coaching Staff & Supervision: The Screaming Eagles All-American Cross Country Camp will be staffed by collegiate coaches and distance runners. Several former campers who now compete at the collegiate level will be on hand. The ration of campers to camp counselors will be a minimum of 10 to 1. Rules established by the directors must be abided by. Campers will be responsible for any damage they cause to their rooms or any

other campers’ property.

Camp Insurance/Physicals:

The Screaming Eagles All-American Cross Country Camp offers secondary accident/medical insurance. No physical is required. Each camper must have a completed parental consent form on file.

Camp Schedule:

Tuesday, July 13^th: Campers check in at the Physical Activities Center at 1:00pm

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:

7:30am Morning Run

9:00am Breakfast

11:00 morning seminar

12:00 lunch

1-4:00 Afternoon recreational activity (ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, swimming, basketball, movies, etc.)

4:30pm Evening Run

6:00pm Dinner

*Friday: Night Flight Road Race, 8:15pm

Saturday, July 17^th: 9:00am Breakfast, 11:00am Camp Check-Out

Southern Indiana Cross Country

Since the program began in 1979, the University of Southern Indiana Cross Country program has enjoyed a great deal of success. USI distance runners have collected 130 All-GLVC awards, 44 All-Region Awards, and 33 All-American awards. Head coach Mike Hillyard has been named GLVC Cross Country Coach of the Year 4 times, and was named Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year in 1999. USI runners have been victorious at the Penn Relays, Drake Relays, and at the NCAAII National Championships. The men’s and women’s teams have won a combined 22 Indiana Little State Cross Country team titles, and a combined 15 GLVC team titles. In 2003, the Screaming Eagles went four for four by sweeping team titles at both the Indiana Little State meet and the GLVC Championships. In the 25 year history of the GLVC meet, USI’s men have never finished out of the top 3.

The Screaming Eagles All-American Cross Country camp is a great opportunity for young distance runners to learn new training techniques and meet new friends, and will serve as a great source of motivation to boost their summer training. Several of our camp counselors are former campers who now compete at the collegiate level. Former campers have gone on to compete at USI, Indiana State, Miami of Ohio, Evansville and Bowling Green State, among others.

USI School Track Records

Women Men

800m 2:13.5 1:48.8

1500m 4:30.07 3:42.0

Mile 4:46.6 4:04.4

5k 16:39.33 13:56.10

10k 36:36.0 28:53.0

3k Steeple 11:21 8:58

Registration Form

Complete the registration form below and return it along with Medical Certification and Liability Statement and $50 deposit. Full payment can be mailed in advance, or paid upon arrival at camp on July 13^th.

Make checks payable to

Southern Indiana Cross Country Camp

Mail registration form to

Mike Hillyard

Southern Indiana Cross Country Camp

University of Southern Indiana

8600 University Boulevard

Evansville, IN 47712

Name:__________________________________ Shirt Size (circle one) S M L XL

Address: Street______________________________________ City__________________________

State__________ Zip ______________

Check one: Resident Camper ($250)_____ Commuter ($200)_____

Date of birth:________________ Age__________ Grade: (fall 2004)_________________

Roommate Preferences: (If you have any friends or teammates attending camp that you would like to room with, please list them here. If not, just leave blank.)

1.________________________ 2._______________________ 3.___________________________

Parents’ Statement (must be signed): I understand the camp reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose conduct is detrimental to the overall good of the camp. No refund will be made. No deduction will be made for early departure, etc., except in case of emergency. I hereby authorize the directors of the Screaming Eagles All-American Cross Country Camp to act according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. A recent physical examination for my child indicated there is no reason not to participate in camp activities.

Parent or Guardian Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_____________________

Medical Certification and Liability Statement:

The following must be completed and on file before the first day of camp. Please complete and return with your application. I understand the camp director reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose conduct is detrimental to the overall good of the camp. No refund or proration will be made. I hereby certify that (print name) ____________________________________ is physically fit and participate in an active physical program, and I know of no impairment which would in any manner limit his/her participation in camp. I hereby authorize the camp director and his staff to act for me in an emergency, and hereby waive and release the camp director and his staff from any liability for my son’s /daughter’s injury or illness while he/she is in attendance at camp. I understand that should a major medical problem arise, an attempt will be made to notify me by telephone. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give my consent to such treatment as deemed necessary (including surgery, x-ray examinations and anesthesia to be rendered to said minor by a licensed physician/nurse).

Parent or Guardian’s Signature:_________________________________________ Date:____________________________

Emergency Phone Number:_________________________________________