Takedown Machine Training Camps

Parents,

Thanks for your interest in the 2008 Takedown Machine Wrestling Camp, we have a big week planned for the boys. Following is some last minute information concerning camp. We will have Purler Wrestling shirts for sale for $15. These are different from the camp shirts each camper receives.

I. Directions to Cuivre River State Park/Camp Cuivre & Hotel Information

Cuivre State Park is located east of Troy, Missouri off Hwy 47. just off of Hwy 40-61. Since we have kids coming in from all over, I will give directions from Wentzville, MO as this is where most will be passing through. You should look at a map to see if there is an easier way for you to get to Troy, MO/Cuivre River State Park. You may also visit www.mostateparks.com/cuivre.htm to view a map. Directions from MapQuest are incorrect!!! The roads no longer exist or are closed off. Call if you have any questions!!

As you look at the map, you will see that Interstate 70 (I-70) runs East/West all the way through Missouri. Find St. Louis on your map and follow I-70 to the town of Wentzville which is about 25 miles West of St. Louis. Wentzville is also where Hwy 40-61 crosses I-70 and where you should head NORTH on 40-61. Troy is just 15 miles North of Wentzville. Head North on 40-61. Once in Troy, Missouri, go EAST on Hwy 47. After about 4 miles, you will see a brown sign on your left (can't miss it) marking the entrance to Cuivre River State Park. Follow this road and the signs to Camp Cuivre which is our camp location.

If you are in need of a hotel they are located near the state park in Troy. The best two are The Super 8, it's the newest and the closest. Right on the northwest corner of Hwy 40/61 and Hwy 47. Their number is 1-636-528-6888. The Holiday Inn Express is just about ½ mile west of the Super 8 off Hwy 47. Their number is 1-636-462-9999. I believe both have a pool.

II. Airport Transportation

If your son/daughter requires airport pick-up or drop-off there will be a $45 (total) airport transportation fee. Flights are to be booked for arrivals between 4:00p.m.and 9:00 p.m. the night before (campers stay out at the camp ground with the coaches) and departures for either 7:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. the last day or 9:00a.m. - 12:00 noon the day after (campers will stay at Nick's house and leave from there for the airport). Any flights booked outside of these flight times will require an extra fee of $40. Please contact us regarding this!!

III. Check-in / check-out times and Training Sessions

Registration (Day 1 of your camp) will be between 9:00 and 9:30 am . You will be assigned to Group 1 or 2 at registration. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS OR YOU MAY END UP WITH A TICKET!! REGULAR PATROLS ARE MADE AROUND THE PARK AND WE HAVE RUN INTO TROUBLE WITH THIS IN THE PAST!! Session times for day 1 will be modified for registration. First meal of camp will be lunch. Be sure you've eaten a good breakfast. We will begin the first session for group 1 at 10:00 a.m. sharp. We will go 10:00 a.m. - 11:00, group 2 will practice from 11:00 - 12:00 noon. A light lunch will be served immediately afterwards for both groups. Group 1 will practice again from 1:00 - 3:00 with group 2 going from 3:00 - 5:00. We will break for dinner from 5:00 - 6:00. Group 1 will have their last session from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. with group 2 going from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. We will then carry out the regular schedule throughout the week.

Check-out time on our last day of camp will be 5 pm. (Morning and afternoon sessions will run as usual.) Group 1 wrestlers will be done about 3:00 and are allowed to hit the road early if they like. Please be there by 5:00 p.m. to pick up your wrestler!

On the final day of camp, we will re-hit and re-teach key areas that the campers had difficulty with and brush up on some final areas. Session II of the last day will be a very physical review/hard drill session. EVERYTHING covered will be hit many, many times in order to fully reinforce the week's worth of training. Parents are encouraged to come early and watch what their wrestler has learned over the past four days. Shower, room-check, and head home at 5:00 p.m.

If necessary, some sessions will go longer than scheduled in order to cover the material efficiently. Once the kids have a feel for the techniques and drills, they will be forced to drill at a very physical pace; therefore, our sessions are shortened as the day progresses. The first and last day of camp will have lengthened sessions.

IV. Meals

Three meals a day are provided and will be had in the campground's mess hall. The boys are to pack some healthy and filling snacks. There are no vending machines, no convenient stores, and the cafeteria will not be come and go so plan accordingly. I would pack bagels, cheese crackers, fruit, pop-tarts, granola bars, or fruit bars, etc. We have a case refrigerator if the boys wish to bring Gatorade, etc. Water bottles are strongly encouraged! Label their names on all the bottles and snacks that need refrigeration! Sorry, we can not provide ice for coolers because we don't have an ice machine at the campground!

*If your son/daughter has any food allergies or special dietary needs please let us know ahead of time so we can make arrangements.

V. Rec-time

As you can see from the schedule, we will have plenty of time for fun and hanging out.

VI. Packing list

Here is a list of some things you should pack:

1. Fresh workout clothes for each session (campers are required to shower after each workout and put on fresh clothes to help prevent skin infections that makes 11 sets!!) No tanktops for practices. Bigger kids may need to bring up to 3 workout shirts per day. Sorry, no laundry facilities are available at camp.

2. Laundry bag to store dirty clothes away from clean clothes.

3. Every camper needs two rolls of athletic tape.

4. Neoprene knee pads are highly recommended. Pack two pairs so the spare can dry out between practices.

4. Towels

5. Toiletries

6. Bug repellent and sun block for outdoor rec time.

7. Fan and a 3-way plug for sharing the outlets (Needs to be a 2-prong plug adapter!)

8. Flashlight

9. Snacks and drinks

10. Protectant skin foam (found on-line, we suggest Kenshield Foam)

11. Wrestling gear (headgear is not required)

12. Sleeping bag, sheet, and pillow (You have a mattress provided on your bunk.)

13. Electronic games, DVD players, and IPODs are bring at your own risk!! There are no lockers to lock away these valuable items during your session time. If you choose to bring these items you should consider purchasing a footlocker and padlock to bring with you. Movies should be limited to a PG 13 rating to accommodate most campers. Inappropriate movies will be confiscated!

14. No Dads in wrestling room. Please no coaching/instructing your son or daughter from the edge of the room. Note: if the kids work through each step of the technique on their own and without listening to you or waiting for your instruction they will absorb and learn what is covered. If they are spoon-fed, they require spoon-feeding. Not to mention that we need a controlled environment since this is what all of the other kids signed up for.

15. Wrestlers - No bare feed on the wrestling mats!!

No waterballoons or baseball bats, only whiffle ball bats allowed at camp! We have a washers pit set up and usually have one heck of a tournament at camp. Other rec activities usually involve frisbee, football, and whiffle ball.

VII. Rules

Athletes are to stay within the boundaries of our campground at all times. Please make sure your son is aware he is here to learn and to train. We will enforce a strict "No hazing/harassment/bullying " policy. Everyone paid good money to come and have a positive camp experience and that's what we intend to provide. Any property damage will result in a fine!!

VIII. Emergency situations

In case of serious injury, EMS will be called at once. In case of minor injuries, we will transport the athlete to the hospital. We must have a signed release waiver for your son to receive medical treatment. A medical release is at the end of this document. You may print it and hand it in at registration. In case of bangs and bruises, we will handle them with our med kit. If your son chooses not to continue with practice, he will not continue. In case of minor injury, your son will be encouraged to take notes of all sessions. Remember, no trainer is on-hand at camp.

IX. Training partners

We have assembled a tremendous group of kids to train with. Many state champions, as well as, some Tulsa National Champions and youth all-americans. We have kids from all over the U.S. that come in to train with us. We do our best to match up training partners by age and weight. If your son is a heavyweight for his age he may be required to bring a workout partner if one is not registered within one month of the camp date. You will be contacted if an appropriate workout partner has not registered within this one month deadline. Partners are grouped according to AGE and WEIGHT.

X. Camp Staff

We will have 6 - 8 staff members at camp to help supervise the campers.

XI. Contact Information

Nick Purler 636-327-3343 (home)
314-229-3540 (Nick's cell) or 314-229-3541 (Jackie's cell)
Tony Purler 816-304-0313 (cell)
Cuivre River State Park 636-528-7247

*Not all cell phones get reception at camp, if your son/daughter's phone won't get reception they may borrow one of ours. Just have them ask!

If, after reading this, you have any further questions, please e-mail me at nick@purlerwrestling.com. Also, go to www.purlerwrestling.com regularly as there will be more wrestling information throughout the year.

Tony and I are looking forward to our camp and working with your son/daughter.

Sincerely,

Nick and Tony Purler

ALL WRESTLER'S MUST HAVE A MEDIAL RELEASE FORM SIGNED AND TURNED IN AT CAMP. If you are registering on-line please print off a copy, sign it and pack it to turn in at registration. Thanks! (If you used the mail-in option you don't have to worry about bringing another copy to camp, we have it!!)

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