COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS
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Rogue Lacrosse summer camps: A summer camp will be held from June 26-29 at Siena College. There are overnight and day camp options and the camp has a world-class coaching staff. For a complete list of costs, go to roguelacrosse. com. An evaluation day will be held on May 21 at Gavin Park is Saratoga Springs, and summer practices for U11, U13, U15 and U17 teams have also been scheduled. Again, to see a complete list of events, go to roguelacrosse.com. Girls elite lacrosse camp:
Albany Elite Girls Lacrosse will be holding a lacrosse camp for girls in grades 3-7 from Monday, June 26 to Thursday, June 29 at Afrim’s on Route 7 in Latham. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon all four days. Girls of all skill levels are invited to attend. The camp will feature stick skills, offense, defense and game situations. The cost is $175. Registration information can be found at www.albanyelitelacrosse.com. For information, contact Gary Chatnik at 441-3935. Junior Day Softball prospect camp and showcase: Sage Colleges has been selected to host the Junior Day Softball Prospect Camp and Showcase on Wednesday, June 21. The event is open to high school players who graduate in 2018, 2019 or 2020. The one-day event will feature coaches from numerous colleges. Three
main sessions are offered — pitching/catching, infield/ outfield and hitting, Players can participate in as many sessions as they want. Registration information can be found at www.JuniorDaySoftball.com. Sage Gators’ Summer Basketball Camp for boys: The camp for boys ages 7-15 will take place June 26-30. Register online at Sagegators.com. Contact Brian Barnes at 518292-1969 or by email barneb@ sage.edu for more information. Free early drop off and late pick up available. Sage girls’ basketball camp:
The camp is open to girls ages 7-16 and will run from June 26-30. Emphasis will be on skill development and improvement, effort and teamwork. Camp enrollment is limited to the first 50 registrants. Cost of the camp is $175 per person prior to May 1 and $200 after that date. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. Lunch options are available. For information or to register, contact Sage coach Allison Coleman at 244-2418 or colema3@sage.edu.
Coaching course: Theories and techniques of coaching, one of the courses required to coach in New York State high schools, will be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 22-23 at Vent Fitness Center in Guilderland. Participants must attend all class sessions in order to complete the course. Registration fee is $175 prior to July 9, and $225 afterwards. Tuition fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to future classes. For information or to register, contact Dr. John Metallo at 577-7530 or at johngmetello@ live.com.