Five Star Cross Country Camp Rock Hill, New York
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Become part of something great! Founded by Steve Lurie, Five-Star has been running for nearly 30 years and we are honored to carry on and add to the legacy that is Five-Star.
Runners of all ability levels are welcome at Five-Star. Each day your coach leads you on country roads and campers will have the opportunity to train at a nearby state park with awesome running trails. Back in camp you'll enjoy hearty breakfasts and guest speakers. Group activities include ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball, talent shows, and the annual swim challenge.
Highlights Include
- Outstanding venue with excellent facilities
- Training under the country's best coaches
- Individual and group instruction
- Instructor/camper ratio 1:5
- Specific training programs for every skill level
- Post camp goal setting and training tools
- Teams which register 10 campers or more together receive a $25 discount
- Even specific and speed building programs
Five-Star Cross Country Camp has found a truly five-star facility at Iroquois Springs Camp in Rock Hill, NY. Camp is surrounded by miles of almost never traveled roads, complete with running trails. We have a small lake on campus for boating and canoeing, two swimming pools, and a modern, quality field house. The modern cabins have knotty pine walls, ceiling fans, and hot showers. We hold activities, lectures, and other programs in the field house. Iroquois Springs is located about two minutes from exit 110 on Route 17. It is a short ride to Stewart Airport in Newburgh and less than two hours from the major NY airports.
Register today with a $265 deposit to hold you spot in camp. The earlier you sign up, the earlier we can adjust staffing and accomodations. Should you need to inquire about a payment plan, please do not hesitate to call 1-800-645-3226.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Richard Furst
Five-Star Cross Country Camp is proud to welcome back coach Rich Furst and his "attitude is everything" philosophy for his third year as director. His Warwick Valley (NY) High School Girl Harriers have won 14 Orange County championships, including a streak of 11 in a row. His 2007 team averaged history's fastest 1-5 time on the Bear Mountain course at 18:22.8. He's coached two NY State and one Footlocker national champion.
Read Full BioFurst has coached 25 All-Americans and nine national track champions. Footlocker National 2004 Champion Aislinn Ryan posted indoor times of 9:36.26 (3,000), 10:25.63 (2-mile), and 4:49.82 (mile). Outdoors, Ryan ran 9:38.62 (3,000) and 10:16.85 (2-mile). Without Ryan, WV set a national Distance Medley record while also winning the 4x800 at the 2008 Nike Outdoor Nationals with a time of 11:31.81 and was voted team of the decade by ESPN and Dyestat.com
"When everyone dedicates their best for their team," says Furst, "they help to create something that is bigger than themselves and everyone prospers."
Staff
Suzy Favor Hamilton
Upcoming 2012 Guest Speaker!
Suzy Favor Hamilton was born and raised in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She won 11 state titles in high school and was named one of the top 100 high school athletes of the century. Suzy became the winningest female collegiate athlete ever at University of Wisconsin, winning nine NCAA championships, the Honda Broderick Cup as the nation's top female collegiate athlete and Big Ten Athlete of the Decade for the '90s. Suzy is a three-time Olympian and the holder of seven U.S. National Championships, and she has run sub-4 in the 1500m five times, with a personal best of 3:57.40. Suzy now lives, runs and enjoys life with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Pro Career Highlights:
3-time U.S. Olympian ('92, '96, '00)
7 U.S. National Championships
Ranked #3 in the world, '02
Former U.S. record holder at 1000m
Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist, '98
Former U.S. indoor record holder at 800m
5 sub-4's - 5 of 9 fastest times run by an American
USA Track & Field Runner of the Year, '00
Fastest 1500m time in the world in 2000
Fifth at the '02 World Cross-Country Championships - The highest short-course finish by an American, ever
Collegiate Highlights:
9 NCAA Titles
14 All-American Awards
23 Big Ten Championships
Honda-Broderick Cup Award - top US female collegiate athlete, '90
3 Big Ten Athlete of the Year Awards - now called the "Suzy Favor Hamilton Award"
Big Ten Athlete of the Decade for the '90s
World University Games Silver Medalist
NCAA Woman of the Year
Babe Zaharias Award
Big Ten Network "Icon" - Picked by the network as the #19 ranked athlete and #1 female athlete in the history of the Big 10 Conference
Each day at camp you partake in a rigorous and exciting daily running schedule that keeps you busy from dusk until dawn. After waking up, you begin each day with an hour-long morning run. This helps prepare your body and mind for the long day of training ahead. The evening program marks the conclusion of each day. You watch movies, play games, have talks with your new friends before heading off to bed.
Teams of 10 boys or 10 girls that register together receive a $25 discount on their camp tuition.
Don't forget to visit our new website: www.5starxc.com
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30am Morning run
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 9:00am Cabin clean-up
- 10:30am Olympic type games
- 12:15pm Swim
- 1:00pm Lunch
- 1:45pm Rest Hour
- 2:45pm Educational talk
- 3:45pm Stretch, Main run, Video analysis
- 5:30pm Swim, Shower
- 6:45pm Dinner
- 8:15pm Games, Movies, Talks
- 11:00pm Campers in cabins, Lights out!
SESSION INFO
Check in: Sunday, August 12th between 10:00 a.m. and noon at Running Camp Office
Check Out: Saturday August 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Running Camp Office
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:5
Players Grouped by: ability, age and conditioning
Evaluation: Verbally given by coaches
Facility: Trails and Roads
HOUSING
Dorm: TBA
Campers Per Room: 12-16 per cabin
Roommates: If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so no later than 14 days before the start of camp. After that, the request cannot be guaranteed.
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, ceiling fans included
Spending Money: $45, please do NOT bring a pre-written check
Medical Facility: an NATA-certified trainer will be on staff at all times
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Transportation: Not provided. we can assist campers in arranging airport transportation but cannot pick them up. You may contact Coach Furst at least two weeks prior to camp. Please contact in the evening: 845‐239-2764.
Highlight of my summer!
"Five-Star is the best camp ever! It should be two weeks long! It is the highlight of my summer every year!"
Returning as a counselor!
"Five-Star Cross Country Camp was one of the best things I have ever done. The staff, other campers, and the running were all great! Next year I hope to go back as a counselor and have another great time."
Increased Passion for the sport!
"I really believe that this camp helped me grow as a cross country runner. My passion, already quite high, greatly increased. I have been recommending this camp to all my fellow runners. Thank you for a great experience, and I will never forget."
Meet runners from all over the world!
"This camp was an amazing experience to meet other runners just like you from all over the country and world! I can't wait to participate in the camp again."
Covers All Aspects
"Not only do Nike Running Camps teach runners like myself how to train properly, they also teach us about proper nutrition, famous runners around the world, and how to keep healthy during the sport. Overall, Nike Running Camps are very well rounded."
Highly Recommended!
"I would definitely recommend 5 star running camp to any track or cross country enthusiast. The camp has a great atmosphere to it, and promotes each camper to be the best he or she can be, as a runner and as a person. The counselors are extremely friendly, supportive, and helpful. The activities and events are always fun and exciting, and the runs really push you to your limit. Being at five star was the highlight of my summer, and I can't wait to come back next year! "
So Much Fun!
"Nike Running Camp did a great job at pushing its runners to their limits while enjoying each others company and engaging in other fun activities. The camp's staff were the best counselors EVER!"
Excel as a Runner
"Five Star provided me with all the mechanics necessary to excel as a runner: speakers came daily to talk about various subjects such as personal experience, nutrition, and the life of a runner; instructors provided lessons on speed and hills; and activities created a community known as Five Star. I went in a racer and came out a competitor."
Past Camper
Amazing Camp!
"Thank you sooo much for the amazing camp experience! It was great to be surrounded by people who loved the sport as much as myself. Thanks again and I hope to see everyone next year! "