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Summer Sports Academies at Union College
For more information, click on the academy of your interest.
You must include the registration form, medical/health form and waiver form along with your academy deposit. One of each form per camp and per attendee, please.

BOYS BASKETBALL 2009

  • Day Camp Medical Health Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)
  • Summer Academy Waiver Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit) 
  • *Registration Form  (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)

    Enrollment
    Each weekly session will have a maximum of 100 participants in order to maintain an effective player-coach ratio. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Application deadlilne one week prior to camp.
    Location
    Sessions will be held in the Viniar Athletic Center and Memorial Fieldhouse on the Union College campus. The facilities include 12 teaching stations and six full courts for games. Everyone should meet at the fieldhouse.
    Time
    Session I - July 6-10 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (grades 3-10) - Full Day - Boys
    Session II - July 6-10 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (grades 3-10) - Half Day - Boys
    Session III - July 13-17 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (grades 8-12) - Offensive Skills - Boys & Girls
    Cost
    Session I - (full day includes lunch) - $225.00 (deposit is $100)
    Session II - $125.00 (deposit is $50)
    Session III - (offensive skills) $125.00 (deposit is $50)
    All attendees will receive an academy "T" shirt and a basketball.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    *Please indicate session on registration form
    For further information and an application, contact Head Coach Bob Montana at (518) 388-6595.  Email:
    montanar@union.edu


    GIRLS BASKETBALL 2009

  • Day Camp Medical Health Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)
  • Summer Academy Waiver Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit) 
  • Registration Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)

    The academy will be held in Memorial Field House and the Viniar Athletic Center. The facilities include four regulation courts and other teaching areas will be used.
    Grades
    4 through 11
    Dates
    June 29 - July 2
    Time
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Attendees should report to the Viniar Athletic Center by 9:00 a.m. to warm up.
    Daily Schedule
    8:45 Drop-off, check-in
    9:00 to 9:25 Announcements, warm-up/stretching
    9:30 to 11:00 Stations/Training
    11:15 to 12:00 3 on 3 Games
    12:00 to 1:30 Lunch/Films
    1:30 to 3:30 Coaching/Games
    3:30 to 4:00 Warm Down
    Each attendee receives
    Four days of instruction by quality coaches
    Lunch every day
    Basketball academy T-Shirt
    Academy basketball
    Cost
    $175.00 per attendee per week
    A $75.00 deposit is required with the application. The balance is due on or before the first day of academy.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    For further information and an application, contact Mary Ellen Burt at (518) 388-6546
    e-mail Coach Burt at
    burtm@union.edu
    Mailing address: Mary Ellen Burt, Union College, Athletic Dept., Schenectady, NY 12308


    DIVING ACADEMY 2009
  • Day Camp Medical Health Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)
  • Summer Academy Waiver Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit) 
  • Registration Form  (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)

    Description
    Union College Diving Academy offers two week-long training programs that will improve a diver's fundamental and advanced techniques. Divers of novice ability and higher are eligible for the academy. Age requirements are 8-18. The coaching staff will provide divers with basic board and hurdle work, on both 1-meter and 3-meter boards. Refinement of voluntary and optional dives will also be provided, both on the boards, and through dry land training, and trampoline work. A video system will also be set up to provide divers with video analysis. Goal setting, visualization, and relaxation will also be taught to the divers.
    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College in the Alumni Gym pool.
    Time
    Session I: August 3 - 7     3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Session II: August 10 - 14  3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Applications for Session I are due by August 1
    Applications for Session II are due by August 1
    Cost is $160, or $300 for both weeks. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit by check (made payable to Union College) is required along with the application and signed waiver form. Balance is due on or before the first day of the academy. Please include immunization. Please make checks payable to Union College. 
    Equipment
    Divers must provide a proper bathing suit, and towels.
    For further information, contact head coach Tara Campbell at (518) 388-6331 or
    campbelt@union.edu

    FIELD HOCKEY 2009

    For field players and goalies,
    Grades 7-12 and beginners welcome
    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted field turf facility. The field is home to the Union College field hockey team as well as to the men's and women's lacrosse teams.
    Session and Cost
    July 27-30  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $250. Lunch is provided.
    Deposit: $25.00
    Equipment
    Every field player must supply her own: 

    • stick
    • mouth guards
    • shin guards
    • sneakers or cleats

    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    For further information and an application, contact head coach Lacey French at (518) 388-6508, on her cell phone at (518) 322-8788, or  e-mail
    frenchl@union.edu 

    SCHOLASTIC VARSITY CONTACT FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2009

    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted field turf.  A lecture center will also be available for training films and lectures.
    Theme
    The theme of this camp includes skills by position and teamwork sessions, skill and teamwork sessions instructed by Union football coaches and selected local high school coaches. This is a full contact camp.
    Eligibility
    This is a full contact academy open to both perimeter and interior players, grades entering 9-12. All contact will be closely monitored.
    Enrollment
    The academy will have a maximum of 160 participants to maintain an effective player-coach ratio. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
    Dates & Times
    August 3-7
    7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. for warm-up
    Friday we will begin at 5 p.m. (Games on Friday)
    Equipment
    Every player must supply their own helmets (NOCASE), mouth piece, shoulder pads, pants, jersey and cleats, sneakers, or Turf shoes. Please bring your own refreshments for water breaks. We will be in full pads on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.
    Cost
    $175.00
    Early registration discount of $25 (must sign up by July 1)
    A $50.00 deposit is required with the application. The balance of $125.00 is due on or before the first day of the academy.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    Insurance
    College insurance is provided for everyone.
    T-Shirt
    A complimentary academy shirt will be given to all participants.
    Medical Coverage
    An athletic trainer will be on the field at all times.
    For further information and an application, contact head coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602, or by e-mail at 
    audinoj@union.edu

    MODIFIED FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2009 - Geared for players entering Grades 6-7-8

    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted field turf.  A lecture center will also be available for training films and lectures.
    Eligibility
    This is a full contact academy open to both perimeter and interior players, all positions and skills, entering grades 6-7-8. All contact will be closely monitored.
    Enrollment
    The academy will have a maximum of 150 participants to maintain an effective player-coach ratio. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
    Dates & Times
    July 20 - 24 
    7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. for warm-up
    Friday we will begin at 5 p.m. (Games on Friday)
    Equipment
    Every player must supply their own helmets (NOCASE), mouth piece, shoulder pads, pants, jersey and cleats, sneakers, or Turf shoes. Please bring your own refreshments for water breaks. We will be in full pads on Thursday and Friday each week.
    Cost
    $150.00
    Early registration discount of $25 (must sign up by July 1)
    A $50.00 deposit is required with the application. The balance of $100.00 is due on or before the first day of the academy.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    Insurance
    College insurance is provided for everyone.
    T-Shirt
    A complimentary academy shirt will be given to all participants.
    Medical Coverage
    An athletic trainer will be on the field at all times.
    For further information and an application, contact head coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602, or by e-mail at 
    audinoj@union.edu

    YOUTH FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2009 & POPWARNER FOOTBALL CAMP

    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted field turf.  
    Eligibility
    Camp is geared specially for younger players for grades entering 3-4-5. Instruction by the Union College coaching staff focusing on learning the basics of football - offensive and defensive positions, blocking and tackling fundamentals.
    Time
    Youth Football Grades 3-5
    July 20 - 24    
    7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Registration will be held on Monday at 6:15 p.m. on the field by the bleacher area.
    Equipment
    Every attendee must supply their own helmets, mouth piece, shoulder pads, pants, jersey and sneakers or turf shoes. Please bring your own thermos for water breaks. Equipment can usually be borrowed from your local youth organization.
    Cost
    Youth Academy 
    $150.00
    Early registration discount of $25 (must sign up by July 1)
    A $50 deposit is required with the application. The balance of $100.00 is due on or before the first day of the academy.
    Please make checks payable to Union College    
    Insurance
    College insurance is provided for everyone.
    T-Shirt
    A complimentary academy t-shirt will be given to all attendees.
    Medical Coverage
    An athletic trainer will be available at all times at the modified camp (but not at the youth camp)
    For further information and an application, contact head coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602, or by e-mail at 
    audinoj@union.edu

    BOYS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2009

    Description:
    Daily power skating work, edge work & slide mechanics. Small area games teaching use of body in tight spaces. Station work, off-ice activities including video sessions. 3 hours supervised on ice daily. Camp jersey provided.
    Location
    The academy will be held in Messa Rink at Achilles Center.
    Dates
    August 17 – 21 ( Both groups)
    Times
    Group 1- (Ages 6 – 12) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Group 2 (Ages 11 - 15) 10:00 a.m., 4:45 p.m.
    Cost
    $330 per camper- lunch provided ($25 discount per additional family participant)
    Deposit of $100 due by July 1.
    Team discount for a team of 10 or more, each player receives a $10 discount.

    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    Mail to: Summer Camp
                  Messa Rink at Achilles Center
                  Union College
                  Schenectady, NY 12308
    For further information contact associate head coach Rick Bennett at (518) 388-6504 or
    bennette@union.edu.

  • GIRLS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2009

    Description:
    The academy will consist of daily power skating work with edge work and strides mechanics, small area games teaching use of body & skills in tight spaces, station work grouped by skill level, off ice activities including video sessions and dry–land training
    Location
    The academy will be held in the beautiful Messa Rink at Achilles Center, home of the Union College Dutchwomen.
    Dates
    August 10 – 14 ( Both groups)
    Times
    Group 1- (Ages 6 – 12) Drop off at 8:30 a.m., Pick up at 3:00 p.m.
    Group 2 (Ages 13 – 17) Drop off at 9:00 a.m., Pick up at 3:30 p.m.
    Cost
    $305 per camper- lunch provided ($25 discount per additional family participant = $280)
    Deposit of $100 due by July 1.
    Team discount for a team of 10 or more, each player receives a $10 discount ($295).
    All attendees receive a camp jersey, all day supervision & 2 1/2 hours on the ice daily.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    For further information contact head coach Claudia Asano at (518) 388-6771 or asanoc@union.edu

    GIRLS LACROSSE 2009
  • Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted Field Turf facility. Real grass might be used if needed.
    Eligibility
    Union College Girls Lacrosse Academy offers a week-long training program that will improve a player’s technical skills and tactical knowledge. Players of novice ability and higher are eligible for the academy.
    Ages 13-18
    Enrollment
    The academy will have a maximum of 50 participants to maintain an effective player-coach ratio of 10:1. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
    Session and Cost
    Dates: July 6 - 9, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Cost: $135.00 ($165 if you do not register prior to the opening day).
    Deposit: $50.00 - The balance of $85.00 is due on or before the first day of the academy.
    Equipment
    Every player must supply her own:
        eye protection (goggles)
        mouth guard
        stick
        Goalies must supply own equipment
    Please make checks payable to Union College
    For further information and an application, contact head coach Jessica Critchlow at (518) 388-6040 or
    critchlj@union.edu
     
    GIRLS LACROSSE YOUTH ACADEMY 2009
    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted Field Turf facility. Real grass might be used if needed.
    Eligibility
    Union College Girls Lacrosse Academy offers a week-long training program that will improve a player’s technical skills and tactical knowledge. Players of novice ability and higher are eligible for the academy.
    Ages 6-12
    Enrollment
    The academy will have a maximum of 50 participants to maintain an effective player-coach ratio of 10:1. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
    Session and Cost
    Dates: July 6 - 9, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $135.00 ($165 if you do not register prior to the opening day).
    Deposit: $50.00 - The balance of $85.00 is due on or before the first day of the academy.
    Equipment
    Every player must supply her own:
          Eye protection (goggles)
          Mouth guard
          Stick
          Goalies must supply own equipment
    Please make checks payable to Union College
    For further information and an application, contact head coach Jessica Critchlow at (518) 388-6040 or
    critchlj@union.edu

        GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CLINIC 2009
    The IWLCA's #7 ranked team invites you to get ready for your season with the Union Lacrosse “Team Clinic”.  Give you and your team an edge this year with instruction from one of the top teams in the nation.   
  • Day Camp Medical Health Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)
  • Summer Academy Waiver Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit) 
  • Registration Form  (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)

    The sessions will be focused on covering team tactics, such as:
  • Fast Breaking
    Help Defense
    Team Attack
    Defensive Press (transition)
    Stalling & Stall Breaking
    Zone Defense

    Location:
    The clinic will be held on Frank Bailey Field, Union’s field turf facility on campus (if weather allows).  Sessions may be cancelled due to snow or dangerous temperatures.
    Staff: 
    Coach Critchlow and selected players. 
    Equipment:
    Participants will need the following: 
                ___Goggles (mandatory)
                ___Mouthguard (mandatory)
                ___Lacrosse stick (mandatory)
                ___Turf shoes, cleats or sneakers for the field turf fields 
                ___Goalies must have own equipment
    Enrollment:
    Each clinic session can have a maximum of 35 players.  The clinic spots are first come first serve. 
    Time:
    Clinic sessions will be held between Feb 25 –March 16.  Specific dates and times will be worked out per group and Union facility availability. 
    Fees:
    Cost: $200 per team, $25 per individual.  The funds generated from this event will go towards paying our goalie coach for the 2008 season.  Please make checks payable to: Union College Women’s Lacrosse; Please send checks to: Jessica Critchlow Union College Alumni Gym 807 Union St Schenectady, NY 12308.  Please feel free to call or email with any questions (518) 388-6040,
    critchlj@union.edu

    UNION LACROSSE SKILLS & TACTICS CLINIC - APRIL 25, 2009

    Saturday, April 25th 
    12:30-1:00 p.m. -  Check in at Bailey Field
                            1:00-2:00 p.m. - Campus Tour
    2:00-3:30 p.m. - Union vs. William Smith
    3:30-4:00 p.m. - College Recruiting Info Session w/ Coach Critchlow
                            4:15-6:30pm Session
  • Day Camp Medical Health Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)
  • Summer Academy Waiver Form (which MUST be included with the registration deposit) 
  • Registration Form  (which MUST be included with the registration deposit)

    Schedulle
  • Take Aways:
    ¨      Instruction from top D III coaching staff.
    ¨      Lacrosse recruiting guide (DI, DII, DIII).
    ¨      Warrior reversible pinnie.
    ¨      Union college info bundle.

    Location:
    College Park (field turf) & Garis Field (grass).
    Ages:
    High School Juniors, limited to 100 spots.  First come, first serve.
    Equipment:
    Participants will need the following:
    Goggles 
    Mouthguard 
    Lacrosse stick 
    Turf shoes, cleats or sneakers
    Goalies must have own equipment      
    Cost:  $55
    Please make checks payable to: Union College Women’s Lacrosse;
    All proceeds go to support the Union Lacrosse Program.
    Please send checks to: Jessica Critchlow Union College Alumni Gym 807 Union St Schenectady, NY 12308
    Please feel free to call or email with any questions (518) 388-6040, critchlj@union.edu
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  • SOCCER 2009

    Location
    The academies will be held at Union College on Library and Alexander Fields (grass fields) as well as on Frank Bailey Field, a lighted field turf field.
    Time
    Spring Break Academy
    April 13 through April 17
    boys and girls ages 6-17 held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Cost is $125.00 per attendee.
    Payment in full will be required with the application
    Day Academy
    July 20 through July 24
    boys & girls ages 6 to 18 held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Cost is $225 per attendee. (team discounts available)
    Lunch and video will be provided for all attendees at the Union College dining facilities.
    Payment in full will be required with the application
    Evening Academy
    August 10 through August 14
    boys & girls ages 6 to 12 held 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    boys & girls ages 13 to 17 held 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    Cost is $125 per attendee.
    Payment in full will be required with the application
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    Equipment
    Soccer shoes for grass and turf, shin guards, rain gear, and water bottle are suggested for all attendees.
    Each attendee will receive a soccer ball and academy T-shirt.
    Insurance
    The college provides insurance for all attendees. Medical charges that exceed personal coverage will be covered by the college.
    For further information and an application,
    contact either men's head coach Jeff Guinn at (518) 388-6287 // e-mail
    guinnj@union.edu
    or
    women's head coach Brian Speck at (518) 388-6191 // e-mail
    speckb@union.edu
    Soccer camp with emphasis on skills.

    SWIMMING 2009
    Please turn in all forms by July 1, 2009.

  • Sessions
    OVERNIGHT ACADEMY
    Session I: July 5 - 10
    Session II: July 12 - 17 
    DAY ACADEMY
    Session I: July 6 - 10
    Session II: July 13 - 17
    *Overnight academy check-in will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 5th and 12th.
    *Day academy check-in will be from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. on July 6th and 13th.
    *Each academy will conclude with a small competition on Friday from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
    Location
    The academy will be held at Union College in Alumni Gym, an 8-lane, 25-yard pool
    Eligibility
    Union College Swim Academy offers an avenue for competitive swimmers to refine stroke technique and learn new training methods. Participation is for novice to advanced swimming levels, age requirements are 8-18. We will provide complete stroke analysis with above and below water video, race preparation and strategy, education and discussion on proper diet, positive mental attitude and flexibility and dryland training instructions.
    Our goal is to help each "Dutch" camper be a better swimmer.
    This is not a learn to swim academy.
    Time
    Day Academy will run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
    Overnight attendees must be 9 years of age or older.
    Equipment
    Every swimmer must provide their own suits, goggles, caps, towels, fins if you have some, and mini DVDs to record strokes and turns.
    Meals
    Overnight Academy--The College Center will provide three meals per day in buffet style for seconds.
    Day Academy--The College Center will provide lunch only.
    Housing
    Attendees will be housed in the College dormitories. Attendees must supply their own bed linen, blanket, pillow and towels. Overnight campers will have to be out of the rooms by 11:00 a.m. The camp will conclude in the pool at 3:30.
    Cost
    $485.00 (includes overnight accommodations)
    $350.00 (not including overnight accommodations/day academy only. Lunch will be provided.)
    Discount of $25.00 for a team of five or more.
    A non-refundable $100.00 deposit by check (payable to Union College) is required along with the application and signed waiver form. Balance is due on or before the first day of camp.
    Please include immunizations records with deposit.
    Please note: No attendee will be permitted to begin until all forms are properly completed and on file.
    Refund Policy
    If an attendee withdraws prior to the starting date (registration) of Academy, all payments except the application fee will be refunded. Once the academy begins, there will be no refunds for early departures or late arrivals. Refunds based on medical reasons will be provided as conditions warrant.
    For further information and an application, contact head coach Scott Felix at 518-388-8039. Email:
    felixs@union.edu

    TENNIS 2009 SUMMER ACADEMY
    ·       Week #1:    June 29 - July 2, Ages 8-12
            Week #2:    July 6 - 9, Ages 13-18
            Week #3:    July 13 - 16, Ages 8-12
            Week #4:    July 20 - 23, Ages 13-18
    Enrollment
    Make sure your child is in the appropriate age group, i.e. 8-12, or 13-18).
    Cost:
    $110 per week (4 days). A non-refundable $50 deposit is required for each camp session due with the application form. Full payment is due by June 1, 2008. Full payment is due with any registrations sent after June 1. Make checks payable to Union College. Mail forms with payment to Marcia Catrambone, Summer Camps Dept. of Athletics, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308.
    Facilities:
    5 outdoor hard courts. Players should be picked up and dropped off at the Union College tennis courts off of Union Ave., next to the football field and Alumni Gym.
    Program:
    Players will be grouped according to ability. Instruction will be provided on skills and strategies appropriate for each student's level of play.
    Rain dates: Friday of each week.
    Equipment:
    Tennis sneakers, racquets, sunscreen, water bottle, and layered clothing. Running shoes optional.
    For further information, please contact Summer Sports Academy Director Marcia Catrambone at 518-388-6284 or
    catrambm@union.edu or Union Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Mark Buddle at 518-388-8081 or buddlem@union.edu.

    VOLLEYBALL 2009
    Location
    The Volleyball Academy will be held at Union College in Memorial Fieldhouse and Viniar Athletic Center.
    Sessions
    Girls Academy 
    August 3 - 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    For players grades 6 to 9
    August 10 - 14 for players grade 10-12 including 2009 graduating seniors
    Cost
    Early Bird--$200 (prior to July 1) $90.00 Deposit
    After July 1--$225 with $100 Deposit
    Walk In--$225 (first day of camp)
    Cost includes an academy T-Shirt and lunch.
    Girls Setter/Hitter Clinic
    August 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    For girls in grades 9 to 12 including 2009 graduates
    Cost
    Early Bird--$50.00 (prior to July 1) $25.00 Deposit
    Late/Walk In--$60 (after July 1) $30.00 Deposit
    Cost includes academy T-Shirt. Attendees must bring their own lunch.
    Equipment
    Players should bring a towel, knee pads and extra T-shirt for all sessions.
    Registration
    Registrations for the girls' academy and clinic will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. in Memorial Fieldhouse on the first day of each session.
    For further information and an application contact head coach Sandy Collins at (518) 388-6491
    e-mail her at
    collinss@union.edu
    Volleyball skills camp - Passing, digging, setting, hitting, blocking, team defense and team offense are some of the skills that will be emphasized.