Camp Set to Enforce New Dress Code

Following the lead of the National Basketball Association, Borgess Run Camp has adopted its first dress code in its six years of existence.

"Believe me, this isn't the direction we wanted to go," admitted camp organizer Chris Crowell, who has profited from campers' confusion about proper dress. "But, we can no longer deal with individuals and teams trying to outdo each other in the apparel department."

According to the new code, no knee braces "worn strictly for ornamental purposes" will be allowed in camp. While this has not been a 2007 problem, it's a throwback to the days when "Sympathy Queen" Doris Dirks was a thorn in the side of the fashion cops. Organizers have always vowed that if they ever had to resort to a code, "this would be Rule One."

Also on the list of banned clothing items: powder blue, hooded sweatshirts; Central Michigan University logo wear; calf-high socks (the DeLuca Rule from a different era); designer gumboots; bow ties; any type of Starbury shoe wear; and, of course, Speedos.

The Borgess Run Camp Fashion Committee chose not to rule on "exposed boxer shorts," (because more of that than you realize is accidental) and has yet to make any formal statements about hair styles (though mullets are discouraged) for fear of infringing on campers' rights.

According to Crowell, no penalties, fines or other form of punishment is expected at the Kal-Haven Trail run. "We've got to let the word spread," he said. "I'm sure we're going to see a few powder blue, hooded sweatshirts the first week."