Russ Olsen

Thank you for enrolling in the year 2008, Great Western Lacrosse Camp. We are looking forward to having you with us in our 25^th year teaching lacrosse. As we are the premiere camp on the West Coast, we are constantly trying to improve the quality of our camp and add many new faces and improvements that will surely keep us number one in the west! The following pages contain all the information that you will need to prepare for camp this summer. Please call the Director with any questions not answered by this packet.

DORM FRONT DESK: 619-594-6853 - To leave a message for your son while at camp...
DIRECTOR'S ROOM: 619-594-1568 - This is hit or miss as I am in and out all day...
CAMP STORE: 619-594-0354 - Available during off practice times...
DIRECTOR'S CELL: 415-298-2144 - for emergencies...

Registration will take place at the Chapultepec Dormitory on the West Side of the San Diego State University campus, just north of Tony Gwynn Baseball Stadium. It’s the 10 story dorm. A map is provided on the last page of this packet.

All flight scheduled travelers must arrive and depart within the specified times as outlined in this booklet under TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.

The remainder of the camp fee is due no later than 7 / 1 / 08. Failure to do so by this date will result in a late charge of $25.00. Failure to remit remaining fees by 7 / 10 / 08, will result in the forfeiture of your deposit and the loss of your position in camp, as we sell out every year and have a waiting list.

All required forms are due at this time as well. Late forms will result in a $25.00 late charge.

All forms must be filled out completely without any blank spaces. Failure to complete all forms entirely will result in the camp sending them back to be finished. All due dates will be enforced and late charges will be applied.

Campers arriving at both the east & west terminals will proceed to the baggage claim area and retrieve their baggage. They will be collected by camp personnel at the baggage claim areas and taken to the shuttle that will take them to the University. Our staff will put them on a local shuttle service that we have contracted and they will deliver them to the dormitory on the University campus. The same shuttle service will return them to the Airport. Please be advised that we do not supervise the boys on the shuttle and at the Airport on their return to their home city.

If you are arriving at the Commuter Terminal, you must collect your baggage and board the RED BUS SHUTTLE. This service will transport you to the main terminals where camp personnel will collect you at the main terminal, baggage claim area.

Those traveling by BUS or TRAIN must provide their own transportation to & from our camp. Taxis are available at both the bus terminal & the train station, just ask the driver to take you to the Chapultepec Dormitory next to Tony Gwynn Baseball Stadium on the campus of San Diego State University.

There will be a common room provided for all day campers to park their gear between sessions and during meals. If they drive themselves to camp, the keys to the car go to the Director when they check in each day and will be returned to them when they depart.

* SLEEPING BAG OR SHEETS/BLANKETS * PILLOW CASE

* SOAP / SHAMPOO / DEORDORANT * TOWELS

* SHORTS AND SWEAT CLOTHING * SWIMMING SUIT

* TOOTH BRUSH & TOOTH PASTE * ALARM CLOCK

* CLOTHING FOR THE WEEK * SUN SCREEN

* JACKET FOR AFTER THE NIGHT SESSION * SNEAKERS

* SOCKS & UNDERWEAR * LACROSSE EQUIPMENT

* CLEATS / CUP / JOCK - STICK & GLOVES

* T-SHIRTS & LACROSSE SHORTS - ARM & SHOULDER PADS

* SPENDING MONEY - HELMET & MOUTH PIECE

***** We rent lacrosse gear for anyone missing everything or just an item required

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F A C I L I T I E S

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OUR CAMP IS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

We will be staying in the Chapultepec Dormitory this year.

· Double occupancy, air-conditioned rooms

· Telephones in the dorm lobby

· Game Room with foosball, ping pong & pool tables

· Video room with a large screen television

· PlayStation 2 Lounges (bring your own games)

· Training room with certified trainers on duty 24 hours

· Lined fields with lights for night play

· Snack bar & equipment / apparel store in the dorm

· Cafeteria dining in a collegiate atmosphere

· We have 2 All-Weather TURF fields this year (with the 3 other grass)

· Lounges for quality camper social interaction

· 24 hour supervision by qualified staff members

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I N J U R I E S

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All injuries will be handles by qualified personnel only! Injuries requiring medical attention will be taken to Alvarado Hospital, which is, located ¼ mile from campus. Kaiser facilities are located just a few miles away. If treatment is needed, parents will be notified immediately by cell phone. At Great Western, our number one concern is for player safety. Therefore we do not allow body checking or over aggressive play at our camp. Medical insurance coverage is the responsibility of the parents. Our camp is fully insured and can be used as secondary coverage. Our carrier is the US Lacrosse Sports Accident & Liability Insurance Program handled by the Bollinger, Inc. We have had no serious injuries in our 25 years of operation. We have certified athletic trainers on staff and most of our coaches are CPR & First Aid certified as well. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Director.

Our Website: http://www.greatwesternlacrosse.com

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C A M P S T O R E

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Great Western Lacrosse offers its campers a great selection of various lacrosse apparel & equipment during their stay at the camp. Although our supply of products is limited, we do our best to accommodate all campers. Our prices are better than the retail stores especially in the stick department. Feel free to order equipment in advance to secure the item you would like by calling the Director. We also have an assortment of food items available in the evening hours. Below is a list of some of our products…

· Cascade Helmets -All the latest products from Brine,

· Lacrosse Gloves Harrow, Warrior, Gait & STX …

· Arm Pads & Shoulder Pads -Warrior & Brine Titanium shafts.

· T-shirts, Shorts & Hats -NEW ! Harrow equipment…

· Lacrosse Sticks -Ample supply of mesh kits including

· Lacrosse Shafts & Mesh Kits Catapult & Monster Mesh kits…

· Lacrosse Bags & Sling Packs -Goalie Equipment…

· Many Other Lacrosse Accessories -Mini Sticks! NEW Catapult Canadian Mesh

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C A M P S T O R E A C C O U N T S

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Camp Accounts can be set up so your child doesn’t have to travel with cash to camp. An account will be set up so the player can buy items in the camp store throughout the week without having to exchange money, which will eliminate any chance of lost or stolen funds. All camp accounts are fully refundable and the money left at the end of camp will be given to the player at check-out. The camper must collect all left over funds at check-out, a check will be provided to them by the Director paid to the order of their parents. If you would like to set up an account, please fill out the CAMP ACCOUNT FORM provided and send it in along with a check. Please indicate it is for a camp account in the memo area on the check.

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If you plan to use this service, please feel free to do so. BUT…

Please do not put money into an account if the camper is not going to use it.

Please tell your son he has an account.

If any money is left in the account under $10.00, we will ask you to spend it during check-out or it will be donated
to Great Western Lacrosse

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P A R E N T S

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Parents are encouraged to attend the game sessions on Saturday & Sunday, as it is a great way to see your son in action against players from around the west. Game schedules can be obtained during check-in at the dormitory. There is two rules if you do attend his games… No negative comments of any kind and you cannot harass or embarrass your kid in any way (Moms, no kissing).

We at Great Western feel it is important that the parents get involved with their child’s lacrosse experience no matter what age. The more interest you show, the more opportunities he will have to play this great sport and possibly further his education through it.

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F I N A L C O M M E N T S

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Thank you in your interest in a sport that I love so much. It is my quest to provide the best possible teaching medium and training opportunity for all young lacrosse players in the west, no matter what level of experience they may be. Any information and/or ideas that you can give me on how to make my camp better, please feel free to drop me a note anytime during the year. My main goals are to spread my love, knowledge & enthusiasm of this great sport; work hard to get young players an education through the sport and lastly, get you all hooked!

Thanks you for the support for my Great Western Lacrosse Programs.

Russ Olsen

Camp Director

12983 Isocoma Street

San Diego, California, 92129
Phone: 858-240-7950

GWLaxCamp@aol.com
Cell Phone: 415-298-2144