RISING STARS SOFTBALL PHOTOS!!

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The Rising Stars Softball Academy day begins with players working in small groups under the instruction of Academy Coaches. A low 6 to 1 Player to Coach Ratio allows each group to concentrate on the chosen "Skill of the Day." Fostering greater proficiency in the areas of base running, bunting, hitting, sliding and fielding is the Softball Academy's primary goal. Each concentrated-upon skill is incorporated into both the Daily Skills Competition and Daily Drill Exercises as well as becoming the focus of the Daily Scrimmage Game.

The Rising Stars Softball Academy is run under the direction of Johnny Rooney and Suzanne Trautwein. This year they will be joined by MHS graduate and Trinity College Softball alumn Katherine Stoltenberg.

Celebrating its 14th year, the Softball Academy has given young female athletes the tools necessary to advance their growth within the sport. The camp itself is designed to teach all aspects of the game while reinforcing the importance of good sportsmanship and having FUN with the game of softball.

During the week, Rising Stars participants will play on McKnight Field in Belle Mead. As well, campers will spend one morning attending a Somerset Patriots baseball game in Bridgewater, NJ. The cost of admission to the game, transportation to Bridgewater, as well as a camp T-shirt and daily prizes are included in the camp enrollment fee.

DATES & TIMES:

    WEEK #1: July 23 - July 26, 2012 (9am-2pm)
                        (includes trip to Somerset Patriots Game)

AGE GROUPS:
     Girls Entering Grades 1^st – 9^thfor the 2012-2013 school year

FEES:

$279 (includes admission & transportation to a Somerset Patriots Game, Camp T-shirt, camp bag, & prizes)

See Registration Links To Right

LOCATION:
McKnight Complex
52 Reading Blvd., Belle Mead, NJ 08502

WHAT TO BRING:
You should bring a glove, morning snack, a bagged lunch, and plenty of water to drink. Also, although not mandatory, you can bring a bat & a helmet. As well, if you would like to, you can send your child with some money for the ice cream man who will be visiting each afternoon.

GUESTS ATTENDING:
Current & former High School & College players

DAILY SCHEDULE:

9:00 -   9:30    Stretching, Throwing & Base Running
9:30 - 10:00   Group Instruction (Tip of the Day)
10:00 - 10:30   Skills & Drills
10:30 - 10:45   Snack / Water Break
10:45 - 11:30   Contest of the Day
11:30 -    1:00   Lunch & Skills Game Time
1:00 -    2:00   Green vs. Gold Scrimmage Game