The 2008 KTC Youth Athletic Summer Cross Country Camp will begin this year
on June 16 and will run through August 1st. We will meet on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at two sites, Victor Ash Park in
Knoxville and Maryville Middle School. Amy Thomas will direct the Maryville
Middle School site and I (Bobby Holcombe) will direct Knoxville Victor Ash
Park site. The Cross Country Program will offer kids an opportunity to build
their base mileage with a gradual transition to hill work and fartlek
towards the end of the program. Practice sessions will emphasize running
mechanics, drills and stretching techniques to help improve running
efficiency. We will also have quest speakers, talk about proper nutrition,
learn a little history of the sport, and talk about proper equipment. This
will be a very relaxed and fun atmosphere to help the athletes build for the
fall Cross Country season.
The program is open to all Middle School and High School boys and girls with
previous cross-country experience. Participants younger than Middle School
age will be considered depending on running background.
Coaches please pass on this information on to your athletes so they can make
the arrangements to be part of the program.
More information on the camp can be found at:
http://www.ktcyouthathletics.org/finishline/summercamp.html