Union College Athletics

Summer Sports Academies at Union College
Union College offers summer youth academies in the following sports:
1.    Boys Basketball 2012 (grades 3 through 12)
2.    Girls Basketball 2012 (grades 4 through 11)
3.    Diving Academy 2012
4.    Field Hockey 2012 (TBA)
5.    Football 2012 - scholastic varsity contact (grades 9 through 12) (TBA)
6.    Football 2012 - modified semi-contact (grades 6, 7 & 8) (TBA)
7.    Football 2012 - Youth and Popwarner (grades 3-5) (TBA)
8.    Boys Hockey Academy 2012 (ages 6-15)
9.    Girls Hockey Academy 2012
10.  Soccer 2012 for boys and girls (ages 6 to 18)
11.  Swimming 2012 (ages 8 to 18)
12.  Tennis 2012
13.  Volleyball 2012 for girls (grades 6 to 12)
14.  Boys Lacrosse Academy 2012
15.  Girls Lacrosse Academy 2012

BOYS BASKETBALL 2012

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 deadline one week prior to camp.
Location
Sessions will be held in the Viniar Athletic Center and Memorial Field House on the Union College campus. The facilities include 12 teaching stations and six full courts for games. Everyone should meet at the Field House.

Date
Session I and II - July 9-12 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Session III - July 16-19 - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (grades 7-12) - Offensive Skills Camp

Cost
Session I -
Session II -
Session III - $125.00 for offensive skills camp (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, contact head men's basketball coach Bob Montana at (518) 388-6595 or
montanar@union.edu


GIRLS BASKETBALL 2012


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 25 - June 28
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, contact head women's basketball coach Mary Ellen Burt at (518) 388-6546 or

burtm@union.edu
Mailing address
Mary Ellen Burt
Union College
Athletic Dept.
Schenectady, NY 12308


DIVING CAMP 2012


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: July 16 - 20    4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Session II: July 23 - 27  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost
The cost are $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 diving coach Tara Campbell at (518) 388-6331 or campbelt@union.edu

FIELD HOCKEY 2012

                            To Be Determined


SCHOLASTIC VARSITY CONTACT FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2012

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
TBD
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
Payment in full is required with registration forms.
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, contact head coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602, or audinoj@union.edu



MODIFIED FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2012 - 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
TBD
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
Payment in full will be required with registration forms
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, contact head football coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602 or audinoj@union.edu



YOUTH FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2012 & POP WARNER 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.
Dates
TBD

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
Payment in full will be required with registration forms 
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, contact head football coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-262, or audinoj@union.edu

BOYS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2012

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 20-25 (Both groups)
Times
Group 1- (Ages 6 – 10) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Group 2 (Ages 11 - 15) 10:00 a.m., 4:45 p.m.
Cost
$400 per camper- lunch provided ($25 discount per additional family participant)
Deposit of $100 due with registration forms.
Team discount of $10 for a team of 10 or more that register and send in forms all together as a team.

Please make checks payable to Union College.
Mail to: Summer Camp
              Alumni Gym
              Union College
              Schenectady, NY 12308
For further information, contact assistant men's hockey coach Joe Dumais at (518) 388-6504 or
dumaisj@union.edu or assistant coach Jason Tapp at (518) 388-6571 or tappj@union.edu.



GIRLS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2012

  • 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 13 – 17 ( 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
    $375 per camper- lunch provided ($25 discount per additional family participant = $350)
    Deposit of $100 due with registration forms.
    Team discount for a team of 10 or more, each player receives a $10 discount ($365).
    All attendees receive a camp jersey, all day supervision & three hours on the ice daily.
    Please make checks payable to Union College.
    For further information contact assistant coach Ali Boe at (518) 388-6323 or boea@union.edu



    SOCCER 2012
  • Location
    The academies will be held at Union College on Library, Garis, and Alexander Fields (grass fields) as well as College Park Hall and on Frank Bailey Field , a lighted field turf field.
    Day Academy
    July 23 through July 27
    Boys & girls ages 6 to 18 held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Cost is $250 per attendee. (Team discounts available)
    Lunch will be provided for all attendees at the Union College dining facilities.
    Payment in full will be required with the application
    Evening Academy 

    July 30 through August 3
    Boys & girls ages 7 to 17 held 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at College Park and Garis Fields
    Cost is $150 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, contact either head men's soccer coach Jeff Guinn at (518) 388-6287 // e-mail guinnj@union.edu
    or head women's soccer coach Brian Speck at (518) 388-6191 // e-mail speckb@union.edu
    Soccer camp with emphasis on skills.



    SWIM CAMP 2012
    Please turn in all forms by July 1, 2012.

  • Sessions
    OVERNIGHT ACADEMY

    Session I: July 8 - 13
    Session II: July 15 - 20
    DAY ACADEMY
    Session I: July 9 - 13
    Session II: July 16 - 20
    *Overnight academy check-in will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 8th and 15th.
    *Day academy check-in will be from 8:20 to 9:00 a.m. on July 9th and 16th.
    *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
    $515.00 (includes overnight accommodations)
    $380.00 (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, contact head swimming & diving coach Scott Felix at 518-388-8039 or felixs@union.edu




    TENNIS 2012 SUMMER ACADEMY

    ·       Session #1TBD
            Session #2TBD
            Session #3  TBD
            Session #4: TBD

    Rain Dates: TBD

    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, 2012. 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
    Camp will be held on five 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.

    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 head men’s and women’s tennis coach Mark Buddle at 518-388-8081 or buddlem@union.edu.



    VOLLEYBALL 2012

     Location
    The Volleyball Academy will be held at Union College in Memorial Field House and Viniar Athletic Center.
    Sessions
    Session 101 - Beginner-Intermediate
    July 30-August 3 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    For players grades 6-12
    This camp is designed to foster a love of the game in beginner players. We will focus on the fundamental skills of passing, serving, attacking, and defense. We will provide lots of repetitions and feedback while also incorporating games so that you can apply what you learn and become a better player in a FUN environment.

    Session 102 - Advanced Skills Camp
    August 6 - 10 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    For players grades 6-12
    This will be an advanced camp offering a high level of training and increased individual playing time in a format similar to collegiate practice. Refining technique and exposure to the tactical aspects of the game is the key to this intense volleyball environment. This session is ideal for the experienced volleyball player striving to be the best. We expect players who attend this session to be very serious about learning advanced volleyball systems and training.

    Cost
    Early Bird--$225 if paid in full by July 1
    After July 1--$250
    Walk In--$250 (first day of camp)
    Cost includes a camp T-Shirt, Tournament T-Shirt, and lunch.

    Equipment
    Players should bring a towel, all necessary volleyball equipment (knee pads, ankle braces, etc.), and extra T-shirt for all sessions. Gatorade will be available for purchase.

    Registration
    Registration for camp will be held on the first morning at 8:30 in the Viniar Center.

    For further information, contact head volleyball coach Melissa DeRan at (518) 388-6491 or 
    deranm@union.edu.



    Boys Lacrosse Academy 2012  

    For boys in grades 6-12 all positions and ability levels welcome. Every player can expect to learn offensive and defensive skills from college coaches who played at the Division I or III level. There will be at least one coach for every position, from facing off to goaltending.
    Dates
    August 6-10
    Location
    Bailey Field and College Park. Bailey Field is the home of the Union's men's lacrosse team. It is a lighted facility with stadium seating and state of the art Field Turf.
    Time
    9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Registration/check-in at Bailey Field
    Cost

    Cost is $250 (A $50 deposit is required with registration form). Lunch and practice-reversable shirt provided.

    Please make checks payable to Union College. All checks are due before or on the start date.

    Equipment
    All players must provide their own lacrosse stick, mouth guard, shoulder pads, helmet, arm pads, gloves, appropriate footwear for Field Turf play. Water is encouraged but will be provided by Union as well.
    For further information, please contact Associate Head Men's Lacrosse coach Tucker Kear at (914) 263-3097 or at keart@union.edu.




    Girls Lacrosse Academy 2012


    For girls in grades 6-12 all positions and ability levels welcome. Every player can expect to learn offensive and defensive skills from college coaches and players
    Dates
    July 31 - August 3
    Location
    Bailey Field, which is the home of the Union's women's lacrosse team.
    Time
    9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

    Registration/check-in at Bailey Field

    Cost

    Early Bird Registration: $250 (If paid in full by July 15)
    Walk-in / Regular Registration: $275
    *$50 deposit or payment in full due with registration form
    Lunch and t-shirt provided

    Please make checks payable to Union College. All checks are due before or on the start date.

    Equipment
    All players must provide their own lacrosse stick, mouth guard, goggles, water bottle and appropriate footwear for Field Turf play.
    For further information, please contact Head Women's Lacrosse coach Abi Jackson at (518) 388-6040 or at jacksona@union.edu .



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Sat, Feb. 04, 2012
Women's Track & Field
at Hamilton College
11:00 am
Men's Track & Field
at Hamilton College
11:00 am
Women's Basketball
at Vassar College
2:00 pm
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Women's Swimming & Diving
at Ithaca College
2:00 pm
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Men's Swimming & Diving
at Ithaca College
2:00 pm
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Women's Ice Hockey
at Cornell University
4:00 p.m.
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Men's Basketball
at Vassar College
4:00 pm
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Men's Ice Hockey
vs Cornell University
7:00 p.m.
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