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 2010
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 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 - July 6-9 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (grades 3-9) - Full Day - Boys
Session II - July 6-9 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (grades 3-9) - Half Day - Boys
Session III - July 12-16 - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (grades 7-12) - Offensive Skills Camp
Cost
Session I - (full day includes lunch) - $210.00 (deposit is $100)
Session II - $125.00 (deposit is $50)
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 and an application, contact head men's basketball coach Bob Montana at (518) 388-6595 or montanar@union.edu
GIRLS BASKETBALL 2010
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 28 - July 1
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 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 2010
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 2 - 6 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Session II: August 9 - 13 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
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 2010
For field players and goalies grades 7-12 and beginners are 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 26-29 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 field hockey coach Lacey French at (518) 388-6508, on her cell phone at (518) 322-8788, or frenchl@union.edu
SCHOLASTIC VARSITY CONTACT FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2010
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
August 2-6
6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Please arrive promptly 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
$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 audinoj@union.edu
MODIFIED FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2010 - 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
July 19 - 23
6:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Please arrive promptly 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
$125.00
Early registration discount of $25 (must sign up by July 1)
A $50.00 deposit is required with the application. The balance of $75.00 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 football coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-2602 or audinoj@union.edu
YOUTH FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2010 & 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
Youth Football Grades 3-5
July 19 - 23
6:45 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
$125.00
Early registration discount of $25 (must sign up by July 1)
A $50 deposit is required with the application. The balance of $75.00 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 football coach John Audino at (518) 388-6152, his cell phone at (518) 470-262, or audinoj@union.edu
BOYS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2010
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 16 – 20 ( 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
$350 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
Alumni Gym
Union College
Schenectady, NY 12308
For further information contact associate head men's hockey coach Rick Bennett at (518) 388-6504 or bennette@union.edu.
GIRLS HOCKEY ACADEMY 2010
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 9 – 13 ( 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
$350 per camper- lunch provided ($25 discount per additional family participant = $325)
Deposit of $100 due by July 1.
Team discount for a team of 10 or more, each player receives a $10 discount ($340).
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 head women's hockey coach Claudia Asano at (518) 388-6771 or asanoc@union.edu
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.
Day Academy
July 19 through July 23
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 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 2 through August 6
Boys & girls ages 7 to 17 held 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at College Park
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 and an application, 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 2010
Please turn in all forms by July 1, 2010.
Sessions
OVERNIGHT ACADEMY
Session I: July 4 - 9
Session II: July 11 - 16
DAY ACADEMY
Session I: July 5 - 9
Session II: July 12 - 16
*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
$490.00 (includes overnight accommodations)
$365.00 (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 swimming & diving coach Scott Felix at 518-388-8039 or felixs@union.edu
TENNIS 2010 SUMMER ACADEMY· Week #1: June 28 - July 1, Ages 8-12
Week #2: July 5 - 8, Ages 8-12
Week #3: July 12 - 15, Ages 13-18
Week #4: July 19 - 22, 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
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.
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 head men’s and women’s tennis coach Mark Buddle at 518-388-8081 or buddlem@union.edu.
Location
The Volleyball Academy will be held at Union College in Memorial Field House and Viniar Athletic Center.
Sessions
Girls Academy
August 2 - 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For players grades 6 to 9
August 9 - 13 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 14 - 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 Field House on the first day of each session.
For further information and an application contact head volleyball coach Sandy Collins at (518) 388-6491 or 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.
Boys Lacrosse Academy 2010
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.
Location
Dates: July 12-16
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 ($50 deposit). Lunch and practice-reversable shirt provided.
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.
Please make checks payable to Union College. All checks are due before or on the start date. For further information or an application, please contact assistant men's lacrosse coach Tucker Kear at (914) 263-3097 or at keart@union.edu.
Girls Lacrosse Skills & Tactics Clinic 2010
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
High school juniors.
Enrollment
Limits to 50 people on a first come, first serve basis.
Session and Cost
Dates: April 24. Check-in from 12:30-1 p.m. at Bailey Field; campus tour from 1-2 p.m.; 2-3:30 p.m. Union College vs. William Smith; 3:30-4 p.m. college recruiting session with head women's lacrosse coach Jessica Critchlow.
Cost: $155.
Equipment
Every player must supply her own:
- Eye protection (goggles)
- Mouth guard
- Stick
- Goalies must supply own equipment
For further information and an application, contact head women's lacrosse coach Jessica Critchlow at (518) 388-6040 or critchlj@union.edu.
Girls Lacrosse Academy 2010
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 four-day 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 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $135 ($165 if you do not register prior to the opening day).
Deposit: $50 - The balance of $85 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
For further information and an application, contact head women's lacrosse coach Jessica Critchlow at (518) 388-6040 or critchlj@union.edu.
Girls Softball Academy 2010
Location
The academies will be held at Union College's Alexander Field, located across from Alumni Gym.
Girls Grades 3-8
Dates
June 21-23 from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost
Cost is $150 per attendee if pre-registered by June 14. Cost becomes $175 for registrations received after June 14, including walk-ins. Team discounts are available (Five or more players from the same team are $135 each). Family discount (two or more) is $125.
A $75 deposit will be required with the application.
This camp will focus on the fundamentals of all aspects of the sport. Hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing, pitching, base running will all be areas of focus.
Girls Grades 9-12
Dates
July 12-14 from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost
Cost is $150 per attendee/$175 for walk-ins. Pre-registration ends July 5. Team discounts are available. A $75 deposit will be required with the application.
This camp will feature more advanced skills necessary to compete at a high level in the sport of softball.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees at the Union College dining facilities.
Please make all checks payable to Union College.
Equipment
Cleats and tennis shoes, water bottle, glove, bat and helmet (limited supply will be available, although may not be of proper size and weight). Each attendee will receive a free 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 head softball coach Jordan Stevens at (518) 388-7120 or at stevenj3@union.edu.
Boys Baseball Academy 2010
Enrollment
Each session will be limited to 100 participants in order to maintain the proper camper to coach ratio. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Deadline for all applications will be one week prior to camp.
Location
Central Park 'C' Diamond (The home of Union College Baseball)
The field will be scaled from the appropriate group.
Time
Session I: August 9-13 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Ages 8-10)
Session II: August 16-20 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Ages 11-13)
Session III: August 23-27 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
Cost
Session I: $225
Session II: $225
Session III: $225
$150 deposit to hold spot.
Equipment
Players must bring their own cleats and baseball fielding glove. They are welcome to bring their own bat and helmet.
All attendees will receive an academy T-shirt and baseball.
Specials
Early Bird Special for all sessions: if your deposit is paid by March 1, the remaining $75 is waived.
Family Discount: If one member pays in full, the second family member attends for $150.
Combo Early Bird/Family: Deposit for one family member by March 1, the second family member pays $125 if the deposit is received by March 1 as well. If second registration is received after march 1, regular family discount is applied ($150).
Please indicate session on the registration form.
Make checks payable to Union College.
For questions and/or application, please contact head baseball coach Dave Dagostino at (518) 388-8025 or dagostid@union.edu.
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