Individual Camp
Session I: June 16th-19th, 2008
Ages: 12 years and older
Session one will cater to individuals who aspire to play at the college level. Campers will be involved in more game specific activities. Players will be encouraged to play multiple positions throughout small games situations in addition to evening tournament play. Educational sessions in nutrition and sports psychology are included.
Cost: $460
Team and Individual Camp
Session II: July 17-20th, 2008
Age: 10 years and older
Campers who register as a team will be taught team specific strategies and tactics. The overall theme will be to help develop and design a preseason theme for your team. Technical, tactical and mental techniques will be practiced daily. This is a great way to get your preseason off to a great start.
Individuals are welcome in this session, and by joining this camp, players will learn field hockey skills, but also enhance their knowledge of the game by participating in on-field tactic drills, viewing video clips and attending educational sessions on nutrition and sports psychology. Enjoyment of the sport and team participation will be emphasized, in addition to field hockey skills. All levels of players are welcome.
Cost: $460
Additional Information:
Training Sessions: Camp training sessions are held at the Kentner Stadium on the Wake Forest campus, as well as adjacent fields. The Kentner Stadium field is a new state-of-the-art artificial turf. The turf is highly regarded as one of the safest and best surface for field hockey play. Campers will also play on field turf and natural grass. Turf shoes are recommended, but not required.
Housing: Campers are housed in the air-conditioned dormitories of Wake Forest University, located next to the stadium. Rooms are typically suited for 2 or more individuals and include a shared bathroom. Arrangements can be made in advance for campers wishing to room together. Please note roommate on application form. No key deposit is required at check-in. If you lose your key you will be charged $75.00.
Dining: Meals are served in the newly renovated campus food marketplace. The marketplace features fresh ingredients. There is a large selection of foods from a salad bar, deli section, pasta and many other food stations. Most all dietary needs and preferences can be accommodated.
Check-In: On the first day of camp please arrive between 11 am - 1 pm to check-in to your campus residence hall. Signs on campus will direct you to the check-in location. The first instructional session begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Lunch service is not included on day of check-in. Lunch is available at several locations on or near the campus.
Check-Out: Camp will conclude on the final day at noon. Please pick up campers between noon and 1pm at their assigned residence hall.
Ground Transportation from the Greensboro airport: If you will be arriving by air to camp and require grounds transportation, please make arrangements with the following recommended vendor: PTI Airport Transportation 1-877-796-5466. Shuttles leave for Winston-Salem every hour on the hour and private taxi service is available. Reservations required for both types. At time of reservation, mention you are with the Wake Forest Field Hockey Camp for a 10% discount. The travel time from the airport to campus is approximately 35 minutes.
Supervision: Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. Campers are supervised by counselors who are current and past Wake Forest field hockey players. Counselors are selected for their maturity, responsibility and enthusiasm. Counselors attend meals, training sessions, and sleep in the dormitory. Counselors assist campers in having a safe, rewarding and fun experience.
All Camps are Partner Camps and sanctioned to make referrals to the US Field Hockey Futures program.