Dates: NOTE: Because of Hurricane Maria, the original dates of ECPR18 have been changed.
THE NEW DATES ARE JUNE 3-17, 2018
Cost: $2600 (total cost includes airfare to San Juan, Puerto Rico, SJU) The $2600 covers food, housing, materials, airfare, in country transportation, and all other costs associated with ECPR. We will coach you on how to raise the money for this trip. Our ECPR staff or your local AIA staff will help you.
Location: Students will fly into the airport in San Juan (SJU). ECPR will take place on the beautiful campus of Interamericana University in San German, Puerto Rico near the southwest corner of the Island. Most of our time will be spent in San German, but we will be taking trips to other universities and scenic sites throughout the entire two weeks.
Sample Schedule:
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FAQ
How old do I need to be to attend?
You need to be 18 years old to attend.
Do I need to be a college or professional athlete to attend?
The majority of the students on ECPR are college athletes, but it is not a requirement to attend. You do not need to be a college or professional athlete to attend, but it is helpful if you are athletic.
What should I wear to ECPR?
Dress is very casual. The temperatures will be hot and humid during our stay on the Island (75-90 degrees) so pack accordingly. Casual shirts, t-shirts, shorts, several work out shorts and tops, sandals, running/cross-training shoes for volleyball and basketball. Please bring enough workout gear for five days of competition. You will also want to bring one weeks worth of casual clothes for non-competition events. Please bring your own water bottle, ankle and knee wraps if you need them, athletic tape, sunscreen, and your own Bible. Bring mosquito repellant and sunscreen too. Ladies please bring a dress for church or skirt and top with shoulders covered. Do not bring a sundress for church, but they are fine for other times during the project. Bring a modest one-piece swimsuit too. Men bring a pair of khakis and nice button down shirt or nice polo shirt for church. Also bring a swim suit.
What airport do I fly into?
You will fly into San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
How do I get from the airport to the ECPR?
We will have AIA staff pick you up from the airport and take you to ECPR. Once you have your flight information email that to mark.hammitt@athletesinaction.org so he can arrange for you to be picked up.
How do I raise money for the project?
We will train you how to raise support. We will also assign an AIA staff person to coach you to raise support. Do not let the cost deter you from coming. Trust God with the support raising process and he will provide. For more information about raising money, go to the "Registration" page and download the Extreme Challenge Puerto Rico information letter.
How old do I need to be to attend?
You need to be 18 years old to attend.
Do I need to be a college or professional athlete to attend?
The majority of the students on ECPR are college athletes, but it is not a requirement to attend. You do not need to be a college or professional athlete to attend, but it is helpful if you are athletic.
What should I wear to ECPR?
Dress is very casual. The temperatures will be hot and humid during our stay on the Island (75-90 degrees) so pack accordingly. Casual shirts, t-shirts, shorts, several work out shorts and tops, sandals, running/cross-training shoes for volleyball and basketball. Please bring enough workout gear for five days of competition. You will also want to bring one weeks worth of casual clothes for non-competition events. Please bring your own water bottle, ankle and knee wraps if you need them, athletic tape, sunscreen, and your own Bible. Bring mosquito repellant and sunscreen too. Ladies please bring a dress for church or skirt and top with shoulders covered. Do not bring a sundress for church, but they are fine for other times during the project. Bring a modest one-piece swimsuit too. Men bring a pair of khakis and nice button down shirt or nice polo shirt for church. Also bring a swim suit.
What airport do I fly into?
You will fly into San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
How do I get from the airport to the ECPR?
We will have AIA staff pick you up from the airport and take you to ECPR. Once you have your flight information email that to mark.hammitt@athletesinaction.org so he can arrange for you to be picked up.
How do I raise money for the project?
We will train you how to raise support. We will also assign an AIA staff person to coach you to raise support. Do not let the cost deter you from coming. Trust God with the support raising process and he will provide. For more information about raising money, go to the "Registration" page and download the Extreme Challenge Puerto Rico information letter.
What is the NCAA policy for an athlete to raise money to attend Extreme Challenge?
The NCAA allows athletes to raise money for non-profit organizations. We will teach you how to develop funds in line with NCAA rules.
The NCAA allows athletes to raise money for non-profit organizations. We will teach you how to develop funds in line with NCAA rules.
PHOTO GALLERY | 2015 ECPR
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