Camp

Camp Location: The National Field Hockey Training Center next to the Sportsplex. Camp will take place on two turf fields.

Dates: July 20 – July 24, 2009 (Rain or Shine!) Costs: Percentage will go to the development of the National Training Center.

Youth Camp (ages 8-11) meet Monday-Thurs, 9:00-11:30 am. Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $115.00.

Senior Camp (ages 11-18) 6th- 12th Grade…meet Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Cost: $175.00

Equipment: stick, ball, sneakers or turf shoes (no cleats!), mouth guard, shin guards, water jug, and towel. Dress in athletic shorts and shirts. Please NO halter tops.

Dress: Wear comfortable top and shorts for camp (no halters please). You must wear a shirt! Sneakers are needed for aerobics.

Instruction: The first session will concentrate on the teaching and refinement of basic field hockey skills through the use of stationary and game situation drills. In this session beginning players are taught basic skills leading to game play. Intermediate and advanced players will be coached for technique and refinement of their playing skills. There will be many breaks throughout the afternoon. The second session will emphasize team play and game strategy. This will prepare every camper for some “game play” in the tournament play day on Friday.

Coaches: Advanced coaches will be at camp to instruct on all levels. Coaches will access each player’s ability after the first day and make necessary group level changes.

Goalies: There will be special instruction by a goalie coach as well as game play. Each girl should have their own equipment.

Your confirmation for camp may come to you via e-mail. Questions? Call Kim Versage 481-5695 email: dukeversage@verizon.net

Kim Versage: Camp Director 920 Earl of Essex Ct. Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Camp Application

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