Plasia is hosting a Track & Field Champ Camp in DuPage County, Illinois this summer, aimed at ushering in the younger generation aiming to make its mark in the oldest sport in the world.
“The DuPage Sports Commission has collaborated with Plasia on a couple projects within the last year, focusing on creating and bringing unique experiences for the DuPage County community,” said Igor Bakovic, Director of Sports for the DuPage Sports Commission and the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The sports commission was involved throughout the early stages of Champ Camp and looks forward to welcoming the athletes and coaches to Lisle and Benedictine University in June.”
Details are below; however, full information can also be found at this link.
Jun. 14 - Jun. 17, 2023
Nike Track & Field Champ Camp
PROGRAMS: All Skills (RUN)
AGE GROUP: 13 – 18
Nike Track & Field Champ Camp – Middle School
PROGRAMS: All Skills (RUN)
AGE GROUP: 11-13
Join the incredible coaching staff of University of Wisconsin-Madison Associate Head Track & Field Coach Kareem Jackson, University of Nebraska Assistant Track & Field Coach Brenton Emanuel, World Champion Aaliyah Brown, and Olympic Champion Justin Gatlin this summer at the one-of-a-kind Nike T&F Champ Camp
Champ Camp is the merger of athletics & technology, focusing specifically on sprints and hurdles, offering event specific training, as well as informative educational breakout sessions on training, nutrition, and college specific topics such as recruiting.
Athletes will receive instruction from historic coaches & athletes while simultaneously learning about the new landscape of amateur athletics, including name, image, and likeness, better known as NIL.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Top-notch D1 Coaching
- Event-specific training for sprints and hurdles
- Separate Middle & High School Sessions
- Daily training, educational breakout sessions and guest speakers.
- Nike Track & Field Camp T-shirt to all campers.
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Coach Profiles
- COACH KAREEM JACKSON
Coach Jackson was named the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track & Field Men's Assistant Coach of the Year (Great Lakes Region), in his second year as associate head coach at Wisconsin, where he coached Lawrence Johnson to a seventh-place finish in the 60 meters at the 2023 NCAA DI Indoor Championships. His Badger athletes contributed 13 points towards Wisconsin’s winning the team title at the Big Ten Indoor Championships
COACH BRENTON EMANUEL
Coach Emanuel was named the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track & Field Men's Assistant Coach of the Year (Midwest Region), in his second year as associate head coach at Nebraska, where he coached two Cornhusker athletes to qualify for the 2023 NCAA DI Indoor Championships: Darius Luff and Brithton Senior in the 60-meter hurdles. Luff finished third at the NCAA meet and led Nebraska’s 1-2 with Senior at the Big Ten Indoor Championships. He also guided Nick Bryant to a Big Ten title in the 600 meters with a school record of 1:15.37.
- COACHAALIYAH BROWN
As a Professional Athlete and 2017 World Championship Gold medalist, Aaliyah learned that the journey to success starts from within. That’s why when it comes to fitness, she stresses that the value of every athlete is not based on their current skillset, but on their passion and desire to grow.
COACH JUSTIN GATLIN
Olympic and World Champion Justin Gatlin has eight global championship 100m medals (three Olympic and five World Championship), making him the most decorated 100m sprinter of all time.
CAMP DETAILS
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
The Nike Track & Field Champ Camp helps Middle and High School athletes develop over the summer under the guidance of elite professional and college coaching, while providing practical tools to help you prepare for the upcoming season and beyond!
Camp participants should have an interest and some experience in track & field (sprints/hurdles).
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SESSIONS
We have modified our high school program and created a separate curriculum and schedule that will be offered concurrently with the high school schedule. We feel extremely confident that this will provide a satisfying experience for these younger track & field athletes.
SESSION INFORMATION
- Dates: June 14-17, 2023
- Age Group: 11-13 (Middle School) & 13-18 (High School)
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Day
- Check-in: Wednesday, 4:00pm; Thursday-Saturday, 8:30am
- Check-out: Wednesday, 8:00pm; Thursday-Saturday, 4:00pm
- Location: TBD
- View the campus map here
- Meals: Lunch is provided to campers. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10
- Grouped by: age, ability, track & field experience
- Equipment needed: Campers should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes/spikes are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
- Facility: Benedictine University Track & Field stadium
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
EVENTS AVAILABLE
- Sprints
- Hurdles
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
ALL CAMPERS:
- Extra Athletic clothing
- 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
- Non-running shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Snack/Sport Drink
- Small gym bag/backpack
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
For campers traveling from out of state, we are partnered with DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Please call 630-505-0900 and mention Champ Camp for rates and discounts.
- View the hotel location here
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.
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