LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR

FIELD HOCKEY Camps Kingston Field Hockey Mini-Camp: For kindergarten through grade 8 5-7 p.m. Aug. 28-30 at Dietz Stadium. A perfect opportunity to teach young girls basic techniques, game play, socialize and to fall in love with the sport. Athletes learn stick work, ball handling, offensive and defensive positiong as well as overall team play and teamwork. KHS varsity and junior varsity coaches, including new varsity coach Samantha Ward, will direct the camp. Campers will be split up and coached by Kingston Tiger players. Fee: $50. Campers may bring their own equipment and are encouraged to bring their own water. Sticks, balls, mouth guards and shin guards will also be available for use. For more information, email Sward@kingstoncityschools.org Proceeds from the camp benefit the KHS Field Hockey Booster Club to offset extra costs such as equipment, travel needs and scholarships. —— HEALTH & FITNESS Jazzercise Classes: Offered 5:30 p.m. Mondays at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Albany Ave., Kingston. All ages and fitness levels welcomed. Local instructor Cathy Shaw has been working with toddlers to seniors for 24 years. For more information, call (845) 339-1545 or email ecshaw87@aol.com Jazzercise Lite & Fusion Classes: Offered 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Marbletown Community Center, U.S. Route 209, in Stone Ridge. All ages and fitness levels welcomed in this fun and effective program. Local instructor Cathy Shaw has been working with toddlers to seniors for 24 years. For more information, call (845) 3391545 or email ecshaw87@aol. com Senior Mall Walking: The Ulster County Office for the Aging invite seniors to join them for walking at the Hudson Valley Mall every Tuesday at 10 a.m. All participants receive a coupon to buy tea, coffee or water at The Coffee Shoppe in the Mall. For more information, call the Office for the Aging at (845) 340-3456. —— SOFTBALL Camps Senators Softball Camp: For ages 7-18 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18-20 at SUNY Ulster. Led by Rick Spriggs. Camp focuses on basic fundamentals in addition to intense work on learning and improving skills, effective drills and developing proper work habits. Athletes place into groups based on age and ability. Players also have the opportunity to learn about other positions during specialty groups. Coach-to-athlete ration is 1:12. Bring a glove, bat, baseball hat, long athletic pants and footwear (rubber spikes/sneakers). Catchers should bring chest protector, helmet, shin guards and face mask if they have them. Don’t forget topical insect repellent and sun block (not spray form). Class Number CFK 1458-01. Cost: $150. For more information or to register, visit www. sunyulster.edu/campulster or call (845) 339-2025. Travel Teams Dutchess Debs Elite 16U: Tryouts 5:30 p.m. July 25 at Stone Church Ball Field, 54 Stone Church Road, Rhinebeck (rain date July 27); 5:30 p.m. July 26 at Field of Dreams, 279 Libertyville Road, New Paltz (rain date July 28) and 10 a.m. July 29 at Cady Field, 1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley (rain date July 30). For more information or to schedule a private tryout, call coach Patrick Murphy at (845) 235-1181. Mid-Hudson Rebels: Looking for coaches for their 2017-18 teams. Openings available at U14 and U16. Interested coaches should contact the program at mhrebels@gmail. com or call Chris Schoonmaker at (845) 750-0386 or Jamie Kesick at (845) 901-5137. Mid-Hudson Rebels U10: Tryout 6-8 p.m. July 26 at the Glasco Little League Field. Rain date is 4 p.m. July 30. Private tryouts are available upon request. Each player gets a 6-month YMCA membership to practice with their team and on their own during the winter. Membership includes classes, weight training, conditioning, swimming as well as space to use. Contact: MHRebels@gmail.com, John Parete at robinparete@aol. com or Paul Zweifel at (845) 380-5442. Mid-Hudson Rebels U12: Tryout 6-8 p.m. July 27 at the Glasco Little League Field. Rain date is 4 p.m. July 30. Private tryouts are available upon request. Each player gets a 6-month YMCA membership to practice with their team and on their own during the winter. Membership includes classes, weight training, conditioning, swimming as well as space to use. Contact: MHRebels@gmail.com, John Parete at robinparete@aol. com or Paul Zweifel at (845) 380-5442. Mid-Hudson Rebels U14: Tryout 2-4 p.m. July 30 at the Glasco Little League Field. Rain date is 6 p.m. Aug. 6. Slots open for two teams. Private tryouts are available upon request. Each player gets a 6-month YMCA membership to practice with their team and on their own during the winter. Membership includes classes, weight training, conditioning, swimming as well as space to use. Contact: Boyd Vaughn at (845) 389-1667.