Two Day Commuter Camp

Welcome to the inaugural Iowa Women's Wrestling All Girls camp, where athletes will sharpen their understanding of skills and tactics of freestyle wrestling taught by the Iowa Women's Wrestling team. Camp sessions will include: drilling, sparring, situational live wrestling, and meaningful conversations with the Iowa Women's Wrestling student-athletes and staff.

Attendees will receive an Iowa Women's Wrestling Camp t-shirt.

What to Bring

Campers are responsible for bring their own equipment:

  • wrestling shoes
  • head gear
  • knee pads
  • mouth guards
  • Five sets of workout clothes (one for every session):
    • Set of workout clothes = t-shirt, shorts, sports bra, underwear, and socks
  • water bottles (water station will be provided)
  • towels (showers will be available onsite)

We strongly recommend athletes bring disinfectant or cleansing soap (such as Dial or Defense) for showers.

Friday, June 16 - Saturday, June 17

Who: Open to any and all girls, entering grades 4-12 this fall (2023)
Where: Xtreme Arena, 200 E 9th Street. Coralville, IA
When: Friday, 10am - 8pm; Saturday, 8am - 6pm
Cost: $150/person (Limited to 150 attendees.)

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Camp Schedule

Day 1 - Friday, June 16

10:00 am - 11:30 am:  Registration & Check-in at the Xtream Arena Lobby

*Lunch WILL NOT be provided*

1:00pm - 3:00 pm: Mat workout #1

6:00pm - 8:00 pm: Mat workout #2

8:00pm - 8:30 pm: Camp Talk led by the Iowa Women's Wrestling Program

8:30 pm: Parent/Guardian Pick-Up at Xtream Arena

Day 2  - Saturday, June 17                            

8:00am - 10:00 am: Mat workout #3

11:00am - 11:30 am: Lunch Provided

12:00pm - 2:00 pm:  Mat Workout #4

4:00pm - 6:00 pm: Mat Workout #5/Wrestling Conditioning

6:00 pm: Parent/Guardian Pick-Up at Xtream Arena

Four Day Elite Camp

An exclusive camp for campers to train in the same environment as a NCAA D1 student-athlete: Carver-Hawkeye Arena where the Iowa Women's Wrestling team trains. Training will focus on freestyle techniques and tactics. Sessions will include: drilling, sparring, situational live wrestling, conditioning, as well as meaningful conversations with the Iowa Women's Wrestling student-athletes and staff.

Campers will be staying in dorms on the campus of the University of Iowa with counselor supervision on each floor. Two female campers per room. Meals will be provided throughout the camp. Attendees will receive an Iowa Women's Wrestling t-shirt.

For parents/guardians who are staying in the area during camp, the Courtyard Iowa City University Heights is recommended.

What to Bring

Campers are responsible for bring their own equipment:

  • wrestling shoes
  • head gear
  • knee pads
  • mouth guards
  • Multiple sets of workout clothes (clean set is needed for each workout session):
    • Set of workout clothes = t-shirt, shorts, sports bra, underwear, and socks
  • laundry detergent (washers & dryers available in the dorms at no additional cost)
  • water bottles (water station will be provided)
  • towels (wash cloth, hand towels, bath towels, avoid bringing a white towel as it sometimes gets mixed up with the bedding that is provided)
  • journal

We strongly recommend athletes bring disinfectant or cleansing soap (such as Dial or Defense) for showers.

Sunday, June 25 - Wednesday, June 28

Who: Open to any and all girls, entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2023
Where: Training at Carver-Hawkeye Arena; Accommodations at Slater Residence Hall
Check In: Sunday, June 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm (If you are not able to make the registration time due to travel, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page.)
Cost: $750/person (Limited to 50 attendees.)

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Basic Camp Schedule

Sunday: June 25 : 1:30-2:30 pm - Registration and Check-in (at Slater Residence Hall)

  • One workout, one educational session, and dinner is provided

Monday, June 26: Three Workouts, one educational session

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided

Tuesday, June 27: Three Workouts, and a Q & A with Iowa Women's Wrestling Student-Athletes

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided

Wednesday, June 28: One Workout & breakfast provided

Coach Chun speaks during practice

Head Coach Clarissa Chun

Clarissa Chun was named head coach of the University of Iowa women’s wrestling team on Nov. 18, 2021.

Chun is the first head coach in the history of the program. Iowa announced on Sept. 23, 2021, that it was adding women’s wrestling as an intercollegiate program, becoming the first NCAA Division I, Power Five conference institution to offer the sport.

Chun joins the Iowa women’s wrestling program from USA Wrestling, where she was an assistant coach on the women’s national team from 2017-21. Working on staff with former Hawkeye national champion and women’s national team head coach Terry Steiner, Chun helped lead the United States to 17 World medals, including seven gold, four silver and six bronzes, as well as an Olympic gold, Olympic silver and two Olympic bronzes.

In the United States’ most recent showing at the 2021 World Championships in Oslo, Norway, the women’s team won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals, a historic seven-medal performance that led Team USA to a second-place finish.

Prior to being hired at USA Wrestling, Chun was among the most accomplished athletes in international wrestling.

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Coaching Staff

Coach Mayabb speaks at practice

Gary Mayabb

Associate Head Coach
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach Tonya Verbeek stands at practice

Tonya Verbeek

Assistant Coach

Refund Policy

Administrative fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Camp registrations are not transferable. Refunds are determined on the following criteria:

  • The Administrative Fee ($50 for camps without a residential option; $150 for camps with a residential option) is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Refund payments are figured on the camp fee minus the administrative fee.
  • Refunds are determined on a pro rated basis by the number of days the camper has not participated in camp.
  • Participation in any part of a session constitutes participation for a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

  • The UI Athletics Department does not sponsor any scholarships for camp or clinic attendees.  The University offers the E.B. Green Scholarship for attendance at any University-sponsored youth program.

HOW DO I GET DOCUMENTATION TO CLAIM CAMP FEES ON MY TAXES?

  • If you are eligible to deduct camp fees for TAX purposes, use TAX ID#426004813.

DO YOU OFFER A SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT?

WHAT AIRPORT SHOULD I USE?

  • The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), located in Cedar Rapids, IA is approximately 25 miles north of the University of Iowa campus.

CAN I VISIT MY CHILD WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?

  • You are welcome to come and watch any session your child is attending. If you need to remove your child for any reason, make sure their counselor is notified. 

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IF MY CHILD IS INJURED OR NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION WHILE AT CAMP?

  • If your child is injured during camp, they will be taken to our Athletic Trainer immediately, and the Athletic Trainer will determine what action is required. If necessary, the Athletic Trainer will contact the parent/guardian and discuss care options. We can take the camper to UI Sports Medicine or the UI Emergency Department. Cost for treatment of injuries and/or hospitalization is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. We will have your insurance information from your online registration.

WHO DO I TALK TO IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO TAKE MEDICATION WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?

  • When you go through the check-in process, make certain that you stop at the Athletic Trainers table and discuss your child’s medication.

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