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| History: | • Established in 1974, the Clear Lake/White Pass Cross Country Camp is the oldest continuously running Cross Country Camp in the Northwest. The camp differentiates itself from other running camps by presenting a program designed to help all campers develop their skills, regardless of abilities or experiences. Since 1984 the camp has been based at White Pass Ski Resort and Condominiums. This site allows a training elevation between 4500-6000 feet. Every year over 420 runners from all over the Northwest, Alaska & California attend the camp. |
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A 6 day residence camp for boys and girls ages 13 through High School at White Pass Resort; White Pass, Washington. • Accommodations at the Village Inn Condominiums at White Pass. • The comprehensive educational program includes lectures and group discussions on issues such as nutrition, injury prevention, race strategy, flexibility, cross training, college preparation, goal setting, leadership development, running in college, uphill & downhill running technique, workout planning and more. • A Running Technique Analysis is conducted for each camper. • Training and conversation with collegiate and other elite runners. • Cross country relay activities, the Mountain Challenge run, and the end of camp Time Trial. • The camp features a volleyball tournament, swimming, dances, movies and hiking. • Make friends and meet other runners from around the Northwest. • Team building games, medicine ball drills, plyometrics for runners, daily runs and workouts, and much more. • Registration fee includes instruction, meals, lodging, official camp T-shirt, camp pin, instructional notebook, and a photo CD of camp activities. • Meals are prepared at the White Pass Day Lodge. • End of camp Awards Ceremony. |
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The cost of the camp is $325.00. • The amount may be paid in full or a $100.00 deposit will hold your place in camp with the balance due before June 15, 2008. • All three sessions are expected to fill early. Last year over 100 people were turned away when all three sessions filled much earlier than expected. Get your registration in early to be assured a spot at camp. • Return registration with deposit or full payment to:
• Confirmation packets will be mailed prior to camp. They will include a packing list, directions, medical information form and schedule. • If registering with teammates or friends, be sure to request the same camp dates. • Registrations are non-transferable to other individuals. • There will be a $50.00 fee charged for processing a cancellation prior to June 1. There will be no refunds after June 1. |
| Camp Director: |
Phil English • A native of Ireland, Phil has competed in the World Cross Country Championship and other international competitions. A Washington State University graduate, he has coached numerous boys and girls state champions. He is currently head coach at Eisenhower High School in Yakima. He has coached state championship teams at Carroll H.S. in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and at Eisenhower in 1987, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2000. Phil was elected the 2001 National High School Girls' Cross Country Coach of the Year. |
| Camp Staff: | Robin Bryson | Sunnyside High School | |
| Doug Fulton | South Whidbey High School | ||
| Terry Kelly | Central Valley School District | ||
| Bill Kemp | Riverside High School | ||
| Patty Ley | Gig Harbor High School | ||
| Bruce McDowell | Cedarcrest High School | ||
| Robert Price | Eisenhower High School | ||
| Kevin Ryan | Sehome High School | ||
| Joe Clark | Lakes High School | ||
| Cliff Chaffee | Lake Stevens High School | ||
| Steve Reed | Aberdeen High School | ||
| Jeff Hashimoto | Ellensburg High School | ||
| Lee Hodin | North Kitsap High School | ||
| Mike Johnson | Western Oregon University | ||
| Trisha Steidl | Seattle University | ||
| Chrissy Francek | University High School | ||
| Mike Johnson | Western Oregon University | ||
| Lauri Sax | Richland High School | ||
| Brandon Hauver | Eisenhower High School | ||
| Mike Barbero | University High School | ||
| Richard LaLonde | St. Martin's College |
| • Not all coaches will attend all sessions. | ||
| • A number of current collegiate athletes serve as counselores aiding in athlete supervision and instruction. |
| Testimonials | • "This is the best camp ever." | |
| Gina Gauriz (South Kitsap H.S.) | ||
| • "If people are waiting and being turned down months before the camp even begins, you know it's going to be good." | ||
| Lars Blazina (North Kitsap H.S.) | ||
| • "The camp was off the charts. Fun, educational and a great way to kick-off the summer training." | ||
| Joey Bywater (Lake Stevens H.S.) | ||
| • "Camp was a blast! I loved it! Best time of my life." | ||
| Alyssa Andrews (Gig Harbor H.S.) | ||
| • "The camp is amazing and the people are fabulous!" | ||
| Kim Seitz (Riverside H.S.) | ||
| • "I learned more in this 1-week than in my entire XC season!" | ||
| Winona VanAlstyne (W.F. West H.S.) | ||
| • "I really enjoyed the camp. I learned a lot and got some pretty intense workouts in." | ||
| Marina Kaminsky (Olympia H.S.) | ||
| • "This camp is amazing! You become a better runner and person. I loved it!" | ||
| Dustyn Moir (Hoquiam H.S.) | ||
| • "This camp was the best camp I've been too.....ever!" | ||
| Ty Reisenaur (Riverside H.S.) | ||
| • "You will not know how much there is to running, until you come to this camp." | ||
| Gracen Gonzales (Sunnyside H.S.) | ||
| • "I love this camp! It's everything you would want out of a camp and more." | ||
| Stephanie Shuel (West Valley H.S.) | ||
| • "Loved camp once again, I think I'd stay all year if I could." | ||
| Megan Wrzesinski (Onalaska H.S.) |
| For More Information Contact: | Darcy English, Registration | Phil English, Camp Director | ||
| 7706 Tieton Drive | Home: (509)965-1009 | Email: englishp@wolfenet.com | ||
| Yakima, WA 98908 | Fax: (509)972-3901 | Website: WhitePassXCCamp.com |
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