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Camp Information
2009 USC Track and Field/Cross Country Camp
The SC Track Camp is an experienced staff of proven instructors form coaching and performance who can provide hands on guidance for each skill.
Each morning begins with demonstrations on individual skills, followed by group coaching in event specialty areas. Morning sessions end with campers engaging in full execution of coached exercises and drills. Resident and Day Campers will break for lunch followed by an afternoon session.
SC Track Camp capacity is limited and some sessions have previously sold out.
Camp Dates
This year's camp dates are Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Thursday, July 2, 2009.
Resident Camper
Resident track and field campers will receive a South Carolina Track Camp T-shirt. Campers must be checked in on Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at Bates House from 12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Meals will be provided from dinner on Sunday evening through check out on Thursday, June 2nd, 2009 after the Camp Track and Field Meet.
Day Camper
Day track and field campers will receive a South Carolina Track Camp T-shirt. Campers must be checked in onSunday, June 28th, 2009 at Bates House from 12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Only lunch will be provided daily for resident campers through Wednesday, July1st, 2008 after the Camp Track and Field Meet.
H.S. & College Coaches Training
High School coaches will be permitted to watch and participate in by paying the coaches registration fee. For use of personal video cameras, phones, or other media recording devices, coaches must pay an additional $100.00 fee. All rights reserved to the SC Track Camp and only authorized for limited, and non-duplication or reproduction purposes by coaches who have fully paid Use of Camera Fee.
Meals and Lodging
All campers, counselors and instructors will be housed in on-campus dorm facilities on the University of South Carolina. Meals will be served in the dining facilities located within the dormitory. Campers will benefit from a nutritionally balanced menu.
Supervision, Discipline and Safety
Students will be supervised at all times. Track and Field Camp instructors and counselors will reside in the dormitory. All students must conform to rules of conduct and behavior. Disruptive behavior may result in dismissal from camp.
Medical Attention - Camp Insurance
A full-time trainer will be on standby to administer to minor injuries and ailment. For more serious problems, the University hospital facilities are just seconds away. No camper will be allow to participate without a completed application and consent form. Your personal insurance will be used as the primary coverage. If you register online, download the Parental Consent Form and send it in.
Tuition
| Session | Deposit |
Tuition Remainder |
Total |
| Resident Camper | $75 |
$325 |
$400 |
| Day Camper | $75 |
$225 |
$300 |
| H.S. & College Coaches Training | $75 |
$150 |
$225 |
| H.S. & College Coaches Training *with camera use | $75 |
$250 |
$325 |
| You can pay fees online or Mail payment to: SC Track and Feild/Cross Country Camp ATTN: Coach Delethea Quarles P.O. Box 8806 Columbia, SC 29202 | |||
Camp Schedule
Sunday, June 28th |
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| 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Check-in at Bates House |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Everyone meet in Lobby/Safety Information (dress to work out) |
| 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Welcome to camp / Flexibility training |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Evening session with event coach |
| 11:00 p.m. | Shower / Lights out |
Manday, June 29th - Wednesday, July 1st |
|
| 6:45 a.m. | Wake up |
| 7:20 a.m. | Everyone meet in Lobby for Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. | Meet in Lobby (dressed to workout) |
*Day campers meet in lobby at 8:45 a.m., except Thursday - plan to shower & change at dorm for talent show, pick - up time is 10:30 p.m. |
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Warm up at the outdoor/indoor track |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Morning session with event coach |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Meet in Lobby |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Seminars |
Tuesday - College Presentation Academic Enrichment Center |
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Wednesday - Weight room tour, stadium tour, visit book store |
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Thursday - Swimming, Maxey Gregg Park |
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| 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Afternoon session with event coach |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner - Shower |
| 7:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. | Social Time |
| 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Coaches Clinic |
| 11:00 p.m. | Lights out |
Thursday, July 2nd |
|
| 6:45 a.m. | Wake up |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. | Meet in lobby |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Camp Track & Field Meet |
| 11:00 a.m. | Checkout |
What to Bring
Other than a reasonable amount of street clothes, the following and equipment is recommended:
• One pair of spikes (according to your event)
• Several pairs of running shorts and T-shirts
• Six pairs of socks
• Swim suit
• Four towels
• One small athletic bag
• One pillow
• Linen for twin - size bed
• One blanket
• One laundry bag
• Toiletries
• Alarm clock and a fan
• If you are participating in the pole vault, you must
bring your own pole
• Shot putters and discus throwers should bring their
own implements
Location
The South Carolina Track and Field/Cross Country Camp is located at the University of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, SC. USC is situated in the heart of the Palmetto State and is located at the intersections of interstates 20, 26, and 77. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 minutes from campus with major airlines such as American, Delta and USAir making regular flights in and out daily. Bus transportation to Columbia is provided by Greyhound and Trailways and rail transportation is provided by Amtrack.
Directions to Bates House Dormitory
FROM 26 WEST – I 26 To downtown Columbia… make a right on Assembly Street…left on Whaley Street… Bates House Dormitory is on your left two blocks.
FROM 26 EAST – I 26 To downtown Columbia…make a right on Assembly Street…left on Whaley street…Bates House Dormitory is on your left two blocks.
FROM 20 EAST – Go to I 26 downtown Columbia…make a right on Assembly Street…left on Whaley Street…Bates House Dormitory is on your left two blocks.
FROM 20 WEST – Go to I 26 downtown Columbia…make a right on Assembly Street…left on Whaley Street…Bates House Dormitory is on your left two blocks.
FROM 77 SOUTH – Take 77 to 277… that becomes Bull Street…take a right on Elmwood…take a left on to Assembly Street…left on Whaley Street…Bates House Dormitory is on your left two blocks.
Google Maps Directions to Bates House
Google Maps Directions to the Weems Baskin Track
Key Deposit
ALL RESIDENTIAL campers are required to pay a $40 key deposit to be collected at check-in registration and returned at checkout at the end of the week. You will get your deposit back when the key is returned.
Camp Brochure
Below is this year's camp brochure. If you would like, you may print and hand out as may as you would like to get the word out about a amazing camp we will be having this year.
Guest Coaches
This year we will be having Terry Reese and James Daniels. Both are wonderful coaches and we are glad they have decided to attend our camp this year. Terry Reese is now beginning his 16th year as an assistant track coach, coaching the NC State Wolfpack’s sprinters, hurdlers and relay runners. James Daniels is entering into his sixth season as the assistant track and field coach at North Carolina A&T State University coaching the sprint and hurdles.