Camp Information

You can register ONLINE or request a HARD APPLICATION
If you do not wish to register online you can request a hard application by contacting the office at 307-766-5382 or sending your name and mailing address to: cowboywrestlingcamps@yahoo.com.  If you need to mail in a hard application or payment, please send to 1000 E University Dept. 3414, Laramie, WY. 82071.
Please make all checks payable to Mark Branch's Cowboy Wrestling Camps.  Late registrations after May 24, 2012 are not guaranteed to have a spot in any camp and/or a camp T-shirt. Also new this year, LATE REGISTRATIONS will be assessed a $20 cash late registration fee at check-in.

Your Camp Options


The Cowboy Technique Camp is designed for wrestlers of all ages and skill levels. Our focus is building a solid foundation of technique for each camper.  The majority of the time in this camp will be focused on learning wrestling skills as well as applying them in a live wrestling setting.  Our outstanding group of clinicians includes Mark Branch, Chris Pendleton, Travis Shufelt, and Ethan Kyle as well as a chance to see NCAA Champions, All-Americans and Olympians.  World Team Member MO Lawal and NCAA Champion Coleman Scott were 2009 guest clinicans.  UW Athletes will be serving as mentors and camp counselors.  There will be an ATC certified trainer at each session for medical care.

The Cowboy Team Camp is designed for the high school wrestler and the serious wrestler preparing for High School (7th Grade and up).  Your team will get top notch daily instruction from our nationally renowned staff.  You will have the chance to work one on one with our clinicians to remedy problem areas your team may be facing.  Coaches will have direct input to areas that will be addressed in the morning technique sessions.  Two sessions of dual meet competition will help promote team unity and get your wrestlers valuable match experience.  *Note-we prefer younger team campers to have adequate wrestling experience.

The Cowboy Intensive Camp is designed for the serious wrestler ages 12 and up.  This camp will incorporate technique and live competition as well as strength and conditioning.  The camp will focus on skill instruction and strength/conditioning exercises the first week, while the second week will be devoted to technique and live wrestling.  An All-Star team will be derived from the first camp tournament and these selected individuals will form a team that will compete for a dual team title during the second week.  Campers will also train side-by-side with the University of Wyoming wrestling team and will learn the skills and training it takes to be the best.
Dates
Technique Camp
        June 17-21
        Laramie, WY
Team Camp
        June 22-26
        Laramie, WY
Intensive Camp
        June 17-26
        Laramie, WY
*Check in is at the IPF (Indoor Practice Facility)
   from 1-4 pm

Age Requirements
Technique Camp:
        5-8 Year olds (Commuters only)
        *You must be 8 yrs or older to stay in the dorms
           without a parent
        8years-12th Grade in high School  (Resident)
Team Camp:
        7th-12th Grade Only
          *we prefer younger team campers to
            have adequate wrestling experience
Intensive Camp:
        12 yrs and older
*Per NCAA rules seniors are allowed to attend Camp*

What to Bring
Bedding-pillow, towel, workout gear- wrestling shoes, shorts, shirt, singlet, toiletries.  Washing facilities on site but you need clean clothes for each session.


Facilities and Housing
Camp will be held in the new $13 million Indoor Practice Facility.  The IPF is climate controlled and has plenty of space for our wrestling training and our conditioning exercises.   Campers will be housed double occupancy in the UW dormitories and will eat buffet style meals in the UW cafeteria.

Meals
Three meals will be served on each full day of camp for resident campers.  The first camp session is at 7 pm (after cafeteria hours) on the day of registration, therefore, the first meal will be served at breakfast on the first full day of camp.  The last meal will be served at breakfast on the last day of camp before the camp tournament.  Pizza orders will be taken each night for $10 and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at each session.  Commuters are responsible for ALL of their meals.
Fees
Cowboy Technique Camp
       
$400 Resident Fee -$200 Commuter Fee
$15 discount with a group of 10 or more
(include room, board, camp t-shirt, movies, instruction and recreation.) 

Cowboy Team Camp
  
$400 Resident Fee-$200 Commuter Fee
$15 Discount with a group of 10 or more

Intensive Camp
$800 Resident Fee
$375 Commuter Fee


Typical Daily Schedule
6:30-7:00-Morning Run (Int)
7:30-8:00-Breakfast
9:00-11:00- Technique Session (All)
12:00-2:00- Lunch & Recreation
1:00-3:00- Technique or Duals (All)
3:00-4:30- Intensive Wrestling Session (Int)
5:00-6:00- Dinner
7:00-9:00- Technique or Live Wrestling (Tech/Team)
7:00-9:00- Weight Lifting (Int)
10:30- In Rooms
11:00- Lights Out
*Schedule subject to change

Directions
The IPF is the $13 million Indoor Practice Facility located adjacent to War Memorial Football Stadium off of Grand Avenue and 24th street in Laramie, Wyoming.

Health and Insurance
Wrestling camps are designed to be physically demanding, and applicants should arrive at camp in good health and physical condition.  While every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of each camper, injuries or illnesses incurred during the camp will not be the responsibility of Mark Branch's Cowboy Wrestling camps or staff members.  No refunds will be made.  Each camper will be responsible to provide health insurance information before check-in and everyone will be required to sign a liability release form before camp begins.