National Guard & Veterans
Rice Lake, Wisconsin — August 3-5, 2018
Central Cross Country Ski Association
4591 Sports Development
Out There Nordic Sports
Photoset from the Aug. 2018 Event - Album
This past weekend we jointly held the first National Guard & Veterans Wellness camp. With athletes participating from as far as five hours away we had a wonderful time. From Friday's BBQ & Bike Ride, Saturday's Strength & Core work, Nordic Walking & Pole timing work and roller skiing to the Afternoon Laser Biathlon Relay. Wrapping up with Sunday's hike to the Blue Hills Felsenmeer
Thanks again to the following Coaches:
Bruce Manske - CXC Skiing
Kris Hanson - 4591 Sports Development
Jill Dunlavy- Live Fast Fit Free
Bjorn Hanson - Out There Nordic
Also a huge Thanks to those who made this camp possible:
Barron County Economic Development
Dr. John Cragg
Rice Lakes- Jimmy John's
The 2018 National Guard and American Veterans Wellness Camp is designed to promote the health and wellness of able-bodied and disabled veterans and members of the National Guard. The goal is to expose participants to the fundamental building blocks for developing and maintaining fitness, endurance and nutrition. Participants will be exposed to dry-land training, roller skiing, and cross training activities. The intention of the camp weekend is to inspire and excite American Veterans about exercise and active lifestyles.
COACHING STAFF: The 2018 coaching staff will include Nordic ski coaches, sports trainers, equipment representatives, and advisors from CXC, 4591 Sports Development, the National Guard, and other invited club coaches.
FOCUS: The weekend camp will feature sessions related to athletic movements for speed, balance, agility, strength, mobility, and power; including, dry-land training, roller skiing; Nordic hiking, biking, and much more. Plus, a presentation on Friday and Saturday evening
FOOD: Each camp will include meals and snacks: two breakfasts, two lunches, and two suppers
HOUSING: On your own, in the Rice Lake area and community
CAMP PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONLINE: https://www.4591sd.org/registration
COST: There is NO cost to Service Members and Veterans
LIMIT: Maximum of 30 participants
NATIONAL GUARD AND AMERICAN VETERANS WELLNESS CAMP
Rice Lake, Wisconsin — August 3-5, 2018
Wellness Camp Schedule:
Friday August 3, 2018
3:00 - 6:00 PM Check-in and Registration Rice Lake National Guard Armory
4:30 PM Optional Bike Ride or Run
6:30 PM Bar-B-Que 8:00 PM Presentation
Saturday August 4, 2018
7:30 AM Warm-up Run and Stretch Rice Lake National Guard Armory 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
9:15 AM Morning Session Options
- Roller Skiing - Nordic Hiking - Strength, Balance, and Mobility
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:30 PM Afternoon Session
- Ski Erg Exercises - Electronic / Lasar Biathlon - Strength and Core Exercises - Biathlon Relay
6:30 PM Evening Dinner
8:00 PM Presentation
Sunday August 5, 2018
7:30 AM Warm-up Run and Stretch Rice Lake National Guard Armory
8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
9:15 AM Morning Session Options
- Paved Trail Nordic Hike (Cedar Side Trail)
- Wilderness Nordic Hike (Blue Hills Felsenmeer Trail)
11:30 AM Lunch
1:00 PM Depart
INFORMATION:
Bjorn Hanson 715-497-2459 / bjorn@outthereshop.com
Bruce Manske 651-304-0647 / bruce.manske@cxcskiing.org