What to Bring:
CLOTHES - Pack enough athletic wear for a minimum of 2 changes per day.
(It gets hot and sweaty in each session, & people have found themselves needing more clothes than planned. Laundry services are off premises, a few miles from the hotel)
THEME NIGHTS - Pack something to wear for our White OUT night. It doesn’t have to be fancy but something to go out to Skidder's and have a BLAST!
Check out the other theme nights in your camp emails, as well.
FOOD/SNACKS - this is a pretty big topic to cover. You will need more snacks and food than you can imagine. You are training 3-6 hours A DAY. The amount of calories you are burning need to be replenished to keep you healthy and performing at your peak. If you have any other dietary concerns, please let me know.
Some ideas that we love are:
- Applesauce packets
- Jerky
- Energy Chews
- Berries/Apples/Bananas
- Almond/Peanut Butter Packets
- Almonds/Cashews/Nuts
- Protein Bars/Shakes
- Trail Mix
- Deli Sandwiches (I cut them into quarters and wrap them up individually)
- Crackers
- Deli Meat
- Pickles
- Mustard Packets
You can check out the Tournament Nutrition Checklist that Mark put together for INCREDIBLE information on how to be well prepared.
HYDRATION - You will be drinking copious amounts of water during your training sessions. Bringing electrolyte replacement powders/stick packs/pedialyte are a game changer. Bringing a soft sided cooler or packable cooler has helped many campers keep their goodies cold while on the courts. Refillable Water Bottles are a MUST!!
RECOVERY - your body will thank you for bringing some recovery tools. If you have a lacrosse ball, small foam roller, resistance bands, leg bands, massage gun, etc. Also, remember to bring some sore muscle ointments for those of you that might need them. I buy stock in Biofreeze!
SUN PROTECTION - Sunscreen (most people are bringing around 2-3 bottles), Hats/Visors, Sunglasses (bring two pairs), Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirts/hoodies, Sand Sox, Beach towel, umbrella, etc
ODDS AND ENDS - Leave in Hair Products, Small Towels for cleaning balls/sunglasses, flip flops, sandals, biofreeze roll-ons, extra hair ties, extra phone/tablet chargers and battery packs, drybags for phones/personal items, chapstick/lip protectant, pain relievers, first aid kit, eye wash/visine, headphones/airpods, headbands, etc.