May 13, 2010

RedStorm hoops announce camp dates

Rio Grande---The University of Rio Grande men's basketball program has openings available for the Little RedStorm Day Camp and an Individual Camp.

Little RedStorm Day Camp will take place June 14-16 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls ages 6-9 at the University of Rio Grande. The entry fee is $60 per camper. The Little RedStorm Camp focuses on the fundamentals of the game. The camp will be conducted by RedStorm head coach Ken French, his staff and current players.

The individual camp is set for June 20-25 for boys ages 10-15. The cost is $275 per camper. This camp will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, team play and work ethic.

This camp will also feature "The Triple". It is the only triple elimination tournament in the country. "The Triple" will begin on June 24 about noon and will conclude sometime after midnight. 

Rio will also hold four different team shoot-outs. A varsity shoot-out will be held, June 11. Varsity/junior varsity shoot-outs will be held, June 10, 13, 17 & 18. A girls' varsity shoot-out will be conducted June 26 and a junior high shoot-out will be held June 6. The cost of the one-day shoot-outs is $160 per team.

If you have any questions or wish to register call Rio Grande men's head basketball coach Ken French at 1-800-282-7201 (ext.7294) or 740-245-7294.