Softball Academy
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 the Senior Coaching Staff of the Montgomery High School Varsity Softball Team. Both MHS Head Coach Johnny Rooney and MHS Associate Head Coach Suzanne Rooney-Trautwein will be joined this year by MHS graduate and current Trinity College Softball standout Katherine Stoltenberg.
Partnered with the Montgomery Recreation Department for the past 12 years 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 “Alumni Field,” the state of the art softball field that is home to the Montgomery High School Varsity Softball Team. They will also have an opportunity each afternoon to swim in the MHS indoor pool. As well, the Rising Stars Softball Academy will spend one morning attending a Trenton Thunder minor league baseball game in Trenton, NJ. The cost of admission to the game, transportation to Trenton as well as a camp T-shirt and daily prizes are included in the camp enrollment fee.
Dates:
July 26-30, 2010 (Rain or Shine)
Ages:
Girls Entering Grades 1st-9th
Fees:
Rising Stars Softball Academy: $175.00 (includes admission ticket & transportation to the Trenton Thunder game, as well as a Camp T-shirt & prizes)
Registration:
Registration for this event must be completed through The Montgomery Township Recreation Department located at the Otto Kaufman Community Center, 356 Skillman Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. Office hours are 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. If you have questions, please call (609)466-3023.
Make checks payable to: Montgomery Recreation Department &
Mail completed registration form with payment to:
Recreation Department
Otto Kaufman Community Center
356 Skillman Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
CLICK HERE TO OPEN Printable Montgomery Recreation Registration Form
Location:
MHS Varsity Field and MHS Auxiliary Gym
What to bring:
You should bring a glove, bathing suit, towel, morning snack, and a bagged lunch as well as plenty of water to drink. Also, although not mandatory, you can bring a bat and a helmet.
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 and Swimming
1:00 - 2:00 - Green vs. Gold Scrimmage Game
Guests Attending:
Current and former High School and College players
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP SPONSORED BY:
Belle Mead Co-op, Dr. Megill DDS,