Local youth sports camps set to kick off next week

2022-06-01 - From staff reports

A number of area youth camps will begin around the Catoosa and Walker County area, starting next week.

LFO SOFTBALL CAMP

The LFO Softball Camp will be held June 6-8 from 9 a.m-12 noon each day at Chip Liner Field.

The camp is open to players, ages 5-12, at a cost of $60 per camper. The fee also includes a camp T-shirt.

For more information, contact Coach Lauren Dyer at ldyer.lfo@ catoosa.k12.ga.us.

HERITAGE SOFTBALL CAMP

The 2022 Heritage Softball Skills Camp will be held June 6-8 from 9 a.m-12 noon each day at the Heritage High School softball field.

The camp is open to players, ages 5-12, at a cost of $75 per camper. Registrations should be mailed to 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, Ga. 30736.

For more information, contact Coach Megan Crawford at mcrawford.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

RINGGOLD BASKETBALL CAMP

The Ringgold Tigers Basketball Camp will be held June 6-8 at Ringgold High School.

The camp will run daily from 8-11 a.m. and is open to girls, Krising eighth graders, and to boys, K-rising fifth graders. Campers should go by the grade they will be in entering the fall.

The camp will include fundamentals on passing, dribbling, shooting, offense and defense. It will be instructed by the RHS boys’ and girls’ high school coaching staffs, along with returning members of the 2021-22 Ringgold High School basketball teams.

The cost is $50 if registered by May 19 and $60 after May 19. Two or more siblings can attend for $50 each and registration may also be done on the first day of the camp, starting at 7 a.m. Campers will also get individual instruction and a camp T-shirt.

Checks should be made payable to the RHS Tip-off Club and applications should be mailed to Ringgold High School, Attn:

Coach Margaret Stockburger, 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, Ga. 30736.

For further questions or information, contact Coach Margaret Stockburger at mstockburger. rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us or Coach Josh Hensley at jhensley.rhs@ catoosa.k12.ga.us.

RIDGELAND BASIC RIFLE CAMP

The Ridgeland Basic Rifle Camp will be held June 7-9 and again on June 21-23 at the Ridgeland High School indoor rifle range. The camp is $30 and is open to any student from 6th-12th grade from any school.

Firearms safety and shooting techniques will be taught. Water will be provided daily and pizza and a shooting competition will be held on the last day of each camp. Each camp is limited to just 24 campers.

For more information or to register, coach Coach Carl Gentry at (423) 991-4268 or at carlgentry@ walkerschools.org.

LAFAYETTE FOOTBALL CAMP

The Lafayette Rambler Youth Football Camp will be held June 13-15 at Lafayette High School from 6-7:30 p.m. each night.

The camp is open to all rising third through eighth graders. The cost is $20, which includes a camp T-shirt.

For more information, contact Coach Andy Scott at (706) 6382342.

GORDON LEE SOFTBALL CAMP

The Gordon Lee Softball Camp will be held June 13-15 from 9 a.m12:15 p.m. each day at the GLHS softball field on Crittenden Ave.

The camp is open to players in grades K-5th at a cost of $100 per camper. The cost will be $150 total if the camper is participating in both the GL softball and the GL basketball camp. Campers that will be attending both camps will be bussed to the GLHS gym around 12:30 p.m.

Campers participating in both camps will need to provide their own lunch. Water will be provided throughout the day and concessions (drinks and snacks) will be available for purchase at certain times during the camp.

Campers should bring cleats or tennis shoes, a glove, a facemask, a bat (if you have one), a water bottle and money for concessions if they choose to purchase drinks and snacks. In case of rain, the indoor facility will be utilized until it is safe to return outside.

The softball camp will be instructed by Coaches Dana Mull, Kevin Mcelhaney and Thomas Gray, along with several high school and college players.

Payments can be check or cash on the first day of camp. Checks should be made payable to “Gordon Lee Softball”.

For more information, contact Mull at (706) 618-0584 or dana. mull@glschools.org.

GORDON LEE GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

The Gordon Lee Girls Basketball Camp will be held June 1315 from 1-4 p.m. each day at the GLHS basketball gym.

Campers should bring basketball shoes or tennis shoes, a water bottle and money for concessions if they choose to purchase drinks and snacks.

Payments can be check or cash on the first day of camp. Checks should be made payable to “GLHS Basketball”.

For more information, contact Chris King at chris.king@glschools.org.

VONN BELL FOOTBALL CAMP

The annual Vonn Bell Academy Skills Camp will be held on Saturday, June 25 at Bowers and Painter Field on the campus of Ridgeland High School.

This free camp is open to all players, ages 6-18. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the camp will start at 9 a.m.

To register, visit thevonnbell.com.

LAFAYETTE CHEER CAMP

The Lafayette High School cheerleaders will host a cheer camp for ages 4-12 during the week of June 27-30.

The camp will run from 9 a.m.12 noon each day in the LHS cheer room. Registration may be made on the first day of camp and the cost is $40 per camper.

For more information, contact Coach Nicole Harris at nicoleharris@walkerschools.org.

GORDON LEE FOOTBALL CAMP

The Gordon Lee Football Camp will be held on July 11-13 each day from 8 a.m.-12 noon on the GLHS football field. In case of inclement weather, the camp will be held in the GLHS gym.

The cost is $100 per camper and is open to students in K-6th grade. Payment can be made in advance or on the first day of camp with either cash or check. Checks should be made payable to “GLHS Football”.

For more information, contact Coach Josh Groce at (706) 6397620 or josh.groce@glschools.org.

HERITAGE DANCE CAMP

The Heritage 5 Stars “Party in the USA” Dance Camp will be held July 11-13 at Heritage High School.

The camp will run daily from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and is open to ages 3-12 at a cost of $50. Drinks, Snacks and a camp T-shirt are included.

For more information or to register, log on to www.heritage5stars. com.

RIDGELAND CHEER CAMP

The Ridgeland Cheer Camp will be held July 18-20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day in the Ridgeland High cheer room. Campers should enter in the back of the school at Door No. 8.

July 18 will be Disney Day, July 19 will be Super Hero Day and July 20 will be Panther Pride at The Ridge Day. The camp will be run by the RHS cheerleaders and coaches.

The camp is open to Pre-k students through eighth graders. The cost, which includes a T-shirt and snacks, is $50 before July 1 and $60 after July 1. Campers are asked to bring their own water.

Cash will be accepted on the first day of the camp or Venmo (@amanus) may be used for payment.

For more information, contact Coach Abby Manus at (706) 820-9063 or abbymanus@walkerschools.org.

LFO DANCE CAMP

The LFO Red Feathers “Fun In The Sun” Dance Camp will be held July 18-20 at LFO High School.

The camp will run daily from 9 a.m.-12 noon and is open to pre-k through eighth graders at a cost of $50 if registered by July 17. The cost will be $60 on the first day of the camp.

For more information, contact Coach Leann Maretti at lmaretti. lfo@catoosa.k12.ga.us or at (423) 400-0046.

LAFAYETTE BASKETBALL CAMP

The Lafayette Future Ramblers Basketball Camp will be held July 18-20 at Lafayette High School.

The camp will run daily from 1-4 p.m. and will conclude with camp awards on July 20 at 4 p.m. It is open to pre-k through eighth graders at a cost of $70 per camper. Sibling discounts are available and campers that register will receive a camp T-shirt and a custom orange-and-black basketball.

For more information, contact Coach Hank Peppers at hankpeppers@walkerschools.org or Coach Holly Rhudy at hollyrhudy@walkerschools.org.

WEEKLY SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Lafayette Golf Course is hosting weekly senior tournaments on Mondays to all players over the age of 50 years of age.

Players ages 50-59 will play from the white tees, 60-69 will play from the gold tees and those 70 and over will play from the red tees.

The first and third Monday of each month is a two-person scramble, while four-person scrambles will be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

The cost is $37 per player for each tournament, which covers a round of golf, food, and a tournament entry. For more information, call the clubhouse at (706) 639-1580.