SAD 1 offering basketball and soccer camps in June

7 years ago

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The SAD 1 athletic department will offer its annual basketball and soccer camps in the next few weeks.

The Wildcat Basketball Camp will be held June 12-16, 2017 at Presque Isle High School and is for students currently in grades 2-7. Varsity coaches Terry Cummings and Jeff Hudson will serve as co-directors. Their staff will include other coaches and current and former Wildcat players.

Youngsters in grades 2-4 will play from 5-7 p.m. each day, with grades 5-7 going from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $60 per student, with discounts given to families with two or more players.

Fundamentals in all phases of the game will be stressed. There will be drills, individual competitions and team games. The emphasis will be on sportsmanship and having fun while learning the game.

The school department also will offer its annual soccer camp June 19-23.

The Wildcat Soccer Camp will be held at the Presque Isle Middle School turf field and is for students currently in grades 1-8.

Girls and boys in grades 1-4 will play from 3-5 p.m. each day, with grades 5-8 going from 5-7 p.m.

The cost is $60 per student, with discounts given to families with two or more players. The camp will introduce young players to the fundamentals of the game and help more experienced players improve their skills. Drills, individual competitions and team games will all be incorporated during the camp. Every participant will receive a Wildcat soccer T-shirt.

For camp or registration information, call the athletic office at 764-6507.