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Houston Softball to Host Winter Camp in January
12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON - There's still time to secure your spot at the University of Houston Softball program's last Winter Camp slated Jan. 17, 2015.
Campers ages 6-12 are welcome to come to the General Skills Camp where they can learn from Head Coach Kyla Holas and the rest of the Houston Softball team. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. The camp is $100 per athlete.
The General Skills Camp will cover the fundamentals of every aspect of the game of softball including offense, defense and base running.
The defensive aspect will include the breakdown of proper throwing mechanics and fielding drills. Position play and team defense will be incorporated through modified scrimmages and one-on-one instruction from camp counselors.
During the offensive sessions, campers will learn the University of Houston Softball philosophy of hitting by working with collegiate level athletes and learning the importance of being an offensive powerhouse. The campers will also work on fundamentals such as bunting and base running.
For questions regarding camps, visit houstonsportcamps.com/softball or contact Director of Softball Operations Michael Palmer at mlpalmer@central.UH.edu or call 713-743-9381.
Participants must fill out a medical release form before they can take part in camp activities. With spaces limited, potential campers are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Tennis Shoes
- Glove
- Batting Gloves
- Bat
- Helmet
BUY SEASON TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets online by visiting UHCougars.com/SBtickets and following the appropriate links or by clicking here. Season tickets for 28 home games are just $75.
To purchase tickets in person, fans can visit the Athletics Ticket Office located on the northeast corner of TDECU Stadium, just outside of Gate 1 off Cullen Boulevard. Parking is available in the TDECU Stadium parking garage with the first 30 minutes free of charge. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
All UH main campus students are admitted FREE to regular-season softball home games with a valid student ID.
A LOOK AT THE 2015 SCHEDULE
Houston Softball opens its 2015 slate on the road but return for two home tournaments at Cougar Softball Stadium.
The Cougars host DePaul, SFA, McNeese State, UMass and Northern Iowa for the Houston Hilton Plaza Invitational Feb. 13-15, a three day round robin tournament. The following weekend, Houston hosts the Houston Hilton Plaza Classic (Feb. 20-22) featuring New Mexico, Illinois and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Following the first two home tournaments of the season, the Cougars host two Women's College World Series participants including semi-finalist Oregon (Feb. 16) and Texas (April 1).
Although this is the Cougars second year in the American Athletic Conference, Houston will face several new opponents as the conference welcomes East Carolina and Tulsa. The Cougars will host three conference series at home for a doubleheader on Fridays and a single game on Saturdays.
QUICK HITS AT HOME
• 28 Games
• 2 Tournaments
• 9 American Athletic Conference Games played
• 14 Non-Conference Home Games
• Longest Homestand: 12 Games (Feb. 13-22)
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