Camp has come to a close

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with our 1st annual camp. First off, I would like to thank the campers, without you we would not have been able to do this and we hope you enjoyed it! Secondly, I would like to thank all of our guest speakers, counselors, and sponsors, we couldn't have done it without you either! I would also like to thank Defiance College and the administration for allowing us to utilize the facilities and working with us on short notice in order to keep the dream alive! Finally, I would like to thank my co-directors Dan Graber and Dan Simpson. I know there were times that were very stressful, but in the end it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Also, it was great to get to work together with great friends and I hope we can continue this for years to come and keep passing on our passion to the future of the sport!! In closing I would like to wish all of our campers GOOD LUCK this season and we look forward to watching your results following your pursuit on your season and lifelong goals!!!!!!!!


Coach Z

Updated Camp Info

Day of Camp:
Feel free to use the 701 N. Clinton St. Defiance, OH. This address will get you to the entrance of camp. At the entrance of camp we will have signs feel free to turn onto either (Sessions or College St.). If you are coming from the North you will want to turn left into campus and if you are coming from the South you will want to turn right onto campus. Once you turn onto campus follow the street until it dead ends, which will be right in the area of the McReynolds dorms(On Webster St.), which is where everything will happen. There is plenty of parking in this area in the way of on street and parking lots. Feel free to park anywhere.

Things to bring:(The rooms will be provided with bed frame, mattress, and closet space)(There will also be restrooms and showers on each floor)
Running clothes
Casual clothes
Running shoes
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Soap/shampoo
Pillow/sheets/blanket
Towels
Watch
Water bottle
Snacks
Fan (optional)

Other Information: Campers and Counselors will stay in McReynolds Dorm.
Men will be on first floor
Women on the second floor

Roommates(we will accommodate requests, otherwise we will pair campers in double dorm rooms)

There will be college athletes as counselors on both floors the entire week.

Registration will be between 6-8pm on Sunday, so feel free to accommodate yourself.
Campers can be picked up at the same spot between 6-7pm on Wednesday evening.

Camp Countdown: Two Weeks!

What was originally planned to be the Heidelberg University Distance Running Camp has recently switched venues and will now be held at Defiance College. As of now, 43 campers grades 7-12 have committed to the camp, but there's plenty of room for more. To be a part of this year's camp read the information provided below and check out the Defiance College camp page Monday, June 15th for brochure and waiver information.

See you there!

Northwest Ohio Distance Running Camp

Distance Running and Motivational Camp for Junior High & High School Runners

June 28-July 1, 2009

Coaching Staff:

Dan Graber – Centre College Assistant Coach

Dan will begin his 2^nd year as assistant coach at Centre College in Danville, KY this fall. Last year he helped lead Centre to the NCAA DIII South Regional title and their 4^th appearance in the past 5 years at the NCAA DIII National Meet. As an athlete at Heidelberg, Dan was a 2 time Academic All-American, a 3 time member of the Academic All-OAC.

Dan Simpson – Defiance College Assistant Coach

Dan is set to begin his 2^nd year as assistant coach at Defiance College. He assisted the Lady Jaguar's of Augusta State University (Georgia) during the 2008 Outdoor Track and Field season. A 2007 graduate of Heidelberg, Simpson helped lead the Student Princes to back-to-back NCAA Div. III Cross Country Championship appearances, finishing in the top three individually at the Ohio Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships during that span ('06 & '07). Simpson left Heidelberg as the school's record holder in the 5k and has been a camp counselor at Camp Fitch (Erie, PA) since 2003. He holds USATF Level 1 credentials.

Greg Zumberger – Heidelberg University Assistant Coach

Greg recently completed a one year stint at his alma mater Heidelberg University, where he lead them to a 19^th place finish at the NCAA DIII National Championships in the University's third consecutive trip. He also coached 4 All-OAC performers in cross country including Devin Butcher, individual champ, 3 All-Region runners, and 6 All-OAC performers in track which included Jordan Karnes, OAC steeplechase champion. Previously, he spent three years as an assistant coach at Fort Loramie HS coaching multiple state qualifiers in cross country and track. While at the collegiate level he was 5 time All-OAC, 4 time All-Ohio, 2 time All-Region, and National Qualifier in the Steeplechase.

Guest Speakers - TBA

Cost:

Individual Resident $200

Commuter $150

*Dorms will not be air conditioned

*$50 is Non-refundable due with registration. Remaining amount to be paid before or at camp registration.

Directions to Defiance College:

From the Northwest:
I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) East to Exit 13 (SR 15 in Bryan, Ohio).
Take SR 15 South to Ralston Avenue. Continue straight on
to Sessions Avenue.

From the North (Detroit, Michigan - approx. two hours) and from (Toledo, Ohio - approx. one hour):
I-75 South. At Exit 204 take right ramp onto I-475 South to Toledo. At Exit 4B (Waterville/Napoleon exit), follow US 24 West
to SR 66 South Exit in Defiance (North Clinton Street). Left at traffic light. At the 6th traffic light turn left on Sessions Ave.

From Columbus, Ohio (approx. two-and-a-half hours):
I-270 North to SR 33 West to I-75 North (Wapakoneta,
Ohio) to Lima. Take the Bluelick Road Exit 130 and turn
left. Follow Bluelick Road to SR 65 North and turn right.
Follow SR 65 North to SR 115 North (branches off to
the left). Take SR 115 North through Kalida to SR 15
North to Defiance. Follow SR 15/18 through town
(left on East Second Street, right on Clinton Street).
Turn right at the 4th traffic light on to Sessions Avenue.

From the South (Dayton, Ohio - approx. two hours):
I-75 North to Lima. Take the Bluelick Road Exit 130 and turn left. Follow Bluelick Road to SR 65 North and turn right. Follow
SR 65 North to SR 115 North (branches off to the left). Take SR 115 North through Kalida to SR 15 North to Defiance. Follow
SR 15/18 through town (left on East Second Street, right on Clinton Street). Turn right at the 4th traffic light on to Sessions Avenue.

From the West (Ft. Wayne, Indiana - approx. one hour)
or Southwest (Van Wert, Ohio - approx. one hour):
US 127 North to US 24 East to SR 15 South exit (Ralston Ave).
Continue straight on to Sessions Avenue.

From the East:
SR 281 West (or SR 6 West) to US 24 West to
SR 66 South Exit in Defiance (North Clinton Street).
Left at traffic light.
At the 6th traffic light turn left on Sessions Avenue.

From Cleveland, Ohio (approx. three hours):
I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) West to Exit 64 to I-75 (Dayton)
ramp in Toledo, Ohio. Take right ramp onto I-475 North.
At Exit 4B (Waterville/Napoleon exit), follow US 24 West
to SR 66 South Exit in Defiance (North Clinton Street).
Left at traffic light. At the 6th traffic light turn left on
Sessions Avenue.

For more information:

Dan Simpson

Defiance College Athletics

701 N. Clinton Street

Defiance, OH 43512

740.703.3780

dsimpson@defiance.edu