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George Fox to Host Softball Skills Camp on Campus for Ages 8-18 on Oct. 9-10
NEWBERG, Ore. – All softball players from ages 8 to 18 who want to hone their skills during the off-season are invited to the George Fox University Softball Skills Camp coming up Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 9-10, at the Morse Softball Field on the north side of the Newberg campus.
A session for players ages 13-18 will he held from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 noon each day, followed by a session for ages 8-12 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The cost is $50 per individual, discounted to $40 per person for teams of eight or more players or multiple people from one family enrolling together.
The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1, with registration forms available on the George Fox athletics web site at http://athletics.georgefox.edu/camps/fallcamp2010-sb.qxd.pdf. A form may also be obtained by calling George Fox softball coach Jessica Hollen at 503-554-2921. Checks should be made out to “Bruin Softball” and returned to Coach Hollen at George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St., Box 6147, Newberg, OR 97132.
The camp will be conducted by Hollen, her George Fox assistant coaches, and several Bruin players. Campers will work on individual defense, including the catching position, as well as offense. The coaches will break down the mechanics of each drill and use video analysis to help players improve their skills. Athletes should bring bats, softball gloves, a helmet, and any catching gear they might have. The attire should be athletic shorts or sweats/softball pants (no jeans), T-shirts, and tennis shoes or cleats.
For more information, contact the George Fox department of athletics at 503-554-2910.
