GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota head baseball coach Jeff Dodson announced dates for the instructional camps that his staff along with current Fighting Sioux players will conduct this fall.
Dodson is entering his second year guiding the baseball program through its transition to the Division I level. The deadline to register for selected camps is two weeks prior to the actual camp date and all participants must fill out a registration card and a liability waiver in order to be able to participate.
2009 Fighting Sioux Baseball Camps
High School Select Camp (Grades 9-12)
Oct. 4, Kraft Field (1-5 p.m.) - $50
Deadline to register is Sept. 20 (limited to 80 players)
The Select Camp is designed for up-and-coming high school prospects who want to enhance their baseball skills to an optimal level. Players will be evaluated on their baseball skills, knowledge and performance. They will also learn how to progress both on and off the field and increase knowledge regarding all facets of baseball.
Pitcher/Catcher Camp (Ages 8-18)
Nov. 1, Hyslop Sports Center (1-5 p.m.) - $60
Deadline to register is Oct. 18 (limited to 50 players)
This camp is designed specifically for pitchers and catchers. These athletes will receive instruction on the fundamentals of pitching and catching which will translate into success on the field.
SKILLS CAMP I & II (Ages 8-18)
Camp I - Nov. 8, Hyslop Sports Center (1-5 p.m.) - $60
Camp II - Nov. 15, Hyslop Sports Center (1-5 p.m.) - $60
Deadline to register is Oct. 25 for Camp 1 and Nov. 1 for Camp II (limited to 60 players per camp)
The Fighting Sioux skill camps will cover all fundamentals of the game, including hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding and base running. Campers will have the opportunity to learn the little intricacies of the game that lead to improved performance on the field.
$60 - HITTING SCHOOLS (Ages 8-18)
Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, Hyslop Sports Center - $60
Deadline to register for these three camps are Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 (limited to 24 players per hour)
1-2 p.m. (Ages 8-12)
2-3 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
3-4 p.m. (All Ages)
This specialized hitting school is designed for players who want to improve their approach at the plate by learning the same mechanics and approaches used by hitters at the Division I level.
For more information contact assistant coach J.C. Field at (701) 777-2352 or justin.field@und.edu
Courtesy: Kory Wallen, FightingSioux.com
