Cariboo Cross-Country Camp 2011

The Vancouver Thunderbirds Track Club is pleased to offer the second 108 Mile House Cross-Country Camp. Get ready for a great season, with a fun, but challenging week of workouts.Prepare for cross-country season in a relaxed atmosphere, to learn more about cross-country and distance running. To spend time with friends and make friends who enjoy the sport of cross-country running. Graeme Fell will lead and run the camp with the assistance of a partner coaches (TBA).

Where: 108 Mile House in the Cariboo

The hotel is the Hills Health Ranch, PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch, BC Canada, V0K 2Z0 - Tel: 800-668-2233

The hotel sits in the middle of an extensive forest that is excellent for training; with running trails, swimming and fitness room available. 108 Mile lake and trail is also close by. A full breakfast is included each day. All cabins have kitchens and athletes are expected to share cooking and cleaning duties.

When: Sunday, August 21st to Friday, August 26th

We would depart from Vancouver at 8am and arrive in 108 Mile House at 2pm. Athletes not traveling from Vancouver are responsible for getting to 108 Mile House at 2pm. Sunday departure will be at 10:00am, with a scheduled return to Vancouver at 4pm.

What: The cost of the camp includes travel, accommodation, breakfast each day and two group workouts per day and individual consultation on training. Each day will involve two sessions of a mixture of trail and hill running, together with stretching, core, swimming and leisure activities such as volleyball.

How: In order to secure your spot (maximum of 30 spots are available) you must complete the application and ensure that it is received with payment by Wednesday, August 4th.  Cost to those traveling from Vancouver is $600. Cost to those making their own way to the camp is $525. Cheques should be made payable to the Vancouver Thunderbirds Track Club. Payments are fully refundable up until August 4th.

Applications are to be delivered to 6449 Yew St, Vancouver B.C. V6M 3Z3

For questions or more information, call Graeme at 604 266 8879 or email runner@intergate.bc.ca

NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF BC ATHLETICS

A MAXIMUM OF 30 SPACES ARE AVAILABLE.

108 Mile Cross Country Camp

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NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF VANCOUVER BC ATHLETICS

Parent/Guardian Permission

While staff will take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to athletes, there is some degree of risk inherent in all activities and because of the nature of this activity injury may occur with or without fault on the part of the athlete, coach (Graeme Fell) , Vancouver Thunderbirds, agents, or the facility where the activity is taking place. By allowing your child to participate in this activity, you are agreeing that the activity described above is suitable for your child, and that there is a risk of injury associated with the activity.

I, ________________________, give permission for ________________________, to participate in the trip described above. I understand that my child may be exposed to a risk of injury due to accident while participating in this activity.