MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas Head Coach Sam Biley has announced this summer’s girl’s basketball camps. The camps will be held in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center.
The fifth annual Lady Muleriders’ “Rookie” basketball day camp is scheduled for June 25-27. Girls entering the third through sixth grades will receive instruction in ball-handling, lay-ups, free throws, passing, receiving, and defense. The cost of the camp is $65 per camper with a $25 deposit. Hours of the camp are from 9 a.m. until noon.
The 37th annual girl’s basketball camp is set for July 8-12. Girls entering the sixth through 12th grades, and meeting eligibility requirements set by the Arkansas Activities Association, are eligible to participate. Instruction, activities, and supervision will be classified according to age. The camp will provide individual instruction in fundamental phases of basketball including defense, rebounding, shooting, ball-handling, and passing.
Camp coaches will include Cecily Butler from Genoa Central, Lucy Williams of Crossett, Corey Smith from El Dorado, Lanny Allen of Foreman, Elaine Gilbert from Homer, La., and SAU Assistant Coach Carrie Slaton. Members of the Lady Mulerider basketball team will also assist with instruction.
The cost of the camp for overnight residential campers is $220 per participant, with an $85 deposit due with the application. The day campers’ fee is $165 per participant, with a $75 deposit due with the application. No meals are furnished to day campers.
For more information, contact Coach Sam Biley at (870) 235-4134 or (870) 234- 5591, or Coach Carrie Slaton at (870) 235-4197.
Camp information and applications can be found on the Southern Arkansas athletic website at: www.saumag.edu/athletics/default.asp?pg=camps.asp.
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