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Erin Hoops Slam Dunk Basketball Camp - Summer 2010

At the MAIN PLACE, 185 Main Street, Erin

Camp One - Aug. 16 to 20, 2010

Camp Two - Aug. 23 to 27, 2010

Camp Three - Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, 2010

A camping we will go...

Hello there fellow camper...are you looking forward to having fun? Your camp coaches are looking forward to having fun so we hope you are too.

We are all at this camp to:

have fun
play basketball better
compete against ourselves and others
grow and learn
improve our sportsmanship
help each other when and where ever possible to play better than our current best

In coming to the camp here is information you need to know:

0) Protect your children's feet:

This camp involves tons of running and can lead to sore feet. To help reduce this problem we recommend; One: Running shoes are required and must be tied tight. Two: 1 or preferably 2 athletic (not ankle) socks should be worn on each foot. Three: Be sure your child's sport shoes fit correctly. If your child has sore feet at the end of the day, may we suggest this simple remedy, soak her/his feet for 20 minutes in a warm water epson salts solution.

1) Wear gym cloths, shorts and gym shoes.

2) Bring a lunch and a morning and afternoon snack as needed. No peanut butter sandwiches though in case someone has an allergic reaction to this food.

3) Bring your own drinks too. A water bottle is almost essential. Please though, NO GLASS containers, if glass breaks it becomes a real safety hazard in the camp.

4) The camp's core hours, in Erin Hoops MAIN PLACE, gym are from 9 to 4, but the gym is open and supervised from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.

5) The camp is not run by rules, though swearing, hitting, touching others, bullying and name calling are not tolerated. Besides this, there is one rule though that must be made clear - YOU MAY NOT LEAVE THE CAMP (once you are there) WITHOUT PERMISSION and if someone other than your parents/guardian are picking you up, please be sure you know the person BEFORE approaching any vehicle that seems to have come to take you home.

6) The camp attempts to create a free open learning atmosphere. There is at least one coach for every 10 campers, so please feel free to ask coaches to help you learn things. The coaches are there for your learning. ASK. Help will be freely available. Have FUN too.

7) DON’T BRING MONEY OR VALUABLES. The change rooms are not secure.

8) Also please tell your parents or guardians that they are welcome to come and watch the camp at all time. What goes on in your camp is not secret, it is available for everyone to share in. So Moms and Dads come on out. Bring a smile and bring a camera. Enjoy the Erin Hoops Slam Dunk Camp too.

9) Erin Hoops gym rules follow for your information.

10) Finally, you are welcome to bring a friend too. If your friend wants to attend the rest of the camp and there is adequate room, an adjusted fee for days attended will be asked for (usually $15/day).

Please note: we are all at the camp to have fun, play games, compete against ourselves and others. and to help each other when and where possible to play better than our best.

Sincerely
Your coaches

Gym Rules

These Gym Rules are made not to restrict our fun but to provide for 1) safety for yourself and others, and 2) the care of the rented gym facilities.

Remember the fun in basketball is in the game itself.

1. Food is allowed in the gym.

2. No drinks in glass or glass containers in gym ever

3. Footwear: Proper gym shoes must be worn at all times.

Shoes must be ties TIGHTLY at all times when playing.

Street footwear is acceptable.

4. Suitable gym clothing will be worn at all times. This presumes everyone understands

that hats will not be worn while playing basketball.

5. Exits must be kept free of all obstructions at all times.

6. No hanging from rims. (Except when someone undercuts you when executing a

dunk. Only then is hanging from rims acceptable as it is a safety issue.) 7. Balls will be stored/rolled into the kitchen when games are being played. 8. Floors will be swept before play begins when dusty/dirty to avoid anyone slipping or

getting hurt.

9. First Aid Kit is in the kitchen, also ICE is in the kitchen, hence the room will be

open at all times when Hoops is using the gym for access to the Kit and ice in the

refrigerator.

10. Rearranged gym equipment and facilities must be returned to original position prior to

vacating the gym.

11. No alcoholic liquids or beverages are allowed in the building or on the grounds. 12. Smoking is prohibited in the building and on the grounds.

13. Illegal drugs are prohibited in the building and on the grounds.

14. Racist, sexist, obscene language, verbal and physical abuse, including swearing, name

calling and bullying are not permitted on the grounds. Let us find was to be positive

with each other.

15. Horseplay, hitting and other similar behaviours endangering or hurting other campers

is severely frowned upon.

16. People with casts on arms, wrists, etc. can practice basketball individually. Casts are

banned from all game like activities for safety of all involved.

17. Balls are allowed in the gym. Balls are not to be taken into change rooms or into the

hallways.

18. Fun is encouraged, especially when it involves learning basketball.

To send mail to helps@erinhoops.ca