RAM Track Camp 2026
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Monday, June 29 - Tuesday, June 30
Optional Track Competition Wednesday, July 1

Kearney Catholic High School, Kearney, Neb.

Rams are tough, fast and athletic animals, which is the embodiment of track and field. This camp will introduce the training and techniques in the various events, including a particular emphasis on speed and explosion applicable to multiple sports. It will be held at Kearney Catholic’s new, state-of-the-art track complex. We will also discuss nutrition, race preparation, and have fun! The final day is optional. We will hold a fun competition in the evening for everyone to shine. It will be part of a larger running festival with activities, prizes, sponsors and a race for adults called The Eliminator.

This year's theme is "One more," a phrase commonly heard by the athletes of legendary Kearney Coach Roger Mathiesen. He wanted to teach his runners that their mind was telling them they were done but he knew they could do more. He helped them build toughness and confidence. We won't be pushing kids to extremes in the camp, but we want to give them the confidence that as athletes their number one competitor is what is in their own head, and that they can achieve great things. 

The general camp is for athletes entering 4th grade - 9th grade. 

Nebraska Cornhusker, Nebraska high school record holder and NCAA Division I All-American Karsyn Leeling will run a high jump-only session in the evening on Monday that is available for athletes of all ages, including high school. 

Athletes may do both the general camp and the high jump session, or they may choose to just do one or the other.

The general camp fee is $60 and includes the high jump session if desired. If an athlete only wants to do the high jump session it is $40.

In the registration section below, athletes can select 1-3 event areas (in addition to HJ) which are of interest to them. We will make every effort to place them in at least one session for each of their interest areas. 

We hold the camp in the morning to avoid issues with extreme heat and while we do require a waiver to be signed as part of this registration form please note that we will provide ample access to water and have multiple breaks for students.

Check out some highlights from last year by clicking here and watch highlights of Karsyn's HJ session here.

Monday, June 29                

8:30 am - 11:45 am - General Camp  

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - High Jump with Karsyn

Tuesday, June 30                

8:30 am - 11:45 am - General Camp 

Wednesday, July 1

5 pm - Competition Day

Registration deadline is Monday, June 15 if you want a T-shirt. We will accept registrations all the way up to the day of the camp, including same-day registrations.

You can pay by cash or check on the morning of the first day or Venmo @Jonathan-Nikkila-1.

If you have any questions, contact Jonathan Nikkila at 308-224-4309 or jonathannikkila@gmail.com
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Pole Vault Training

If your student is interested in pole vault training contact Adam Driver at (308) 830-0825 to learn about summer coaching and training opportunities. He is a highly accomplished and recognized coach at the high school and collegiate levels and coaches athletes in the Central Nebraska area, including the all time Nebraska HS pole vault recordholder Kearney Catholic alumna and now-Husker Alyssa Onnen.


Would you like a RAM Track Camp t-shirt? The cost is $20 extra. *
If you are participating in Karsyn's HJ session would you like a special edition shirt? The cost is $20 extra.
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Kearney Catholic High School requires this waiver for youth activities on its field.  It applies to activities of the camp on June 29-July 1, 2026. 

Waiver statement:

I do hereby authorize the directors of RAM Track Camp or their designated assistants to select hospital facilities and/or a physician of their choice and authorize treatment of the named camper on an emergency basis in the event such treatment becomes necessary as a result of the participation in RAM Track Camp. We hereby grant permission for him or her to participate in the RAM Track Camp and acknowledge the fact that he or she is physically able to participate in camp activities. The parent or guardian assumes responsibility for any damage done by the named camper to the property. The signature of the parent or guardian or the submission of this form relieves RAM Track Camp and Kearney Catholic High School and their delegated representatives of any and all liability.

Do you acknowledge you have read and agree to this release of liability for Kearney Catholic HS and RAM Track Camp?
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