Women's Basketball announces 2011 summer camps

SIUSalukis.com

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois women's basketball team has announced dates for its 2011 girls basketball summer camps.

The Salukis will host three different camps, described below, which will take place in the newly renovated SIU Arena.

Big Dawg Day Camp
Session I: Monday-Wednesday, June 6-8
Session II: Monday-Wednesday, August 1-3
Big Dawg Day Camp is for girls grades 3-8. Our goal will be to teach the fundamentals of basketball. The campers will be divided into divisions based upon age and/or skill level. Skills and drills will be taught by Saluki players and coaching staff members. Fun filled games and competitions will take place with prizes awarded to daily winners.

Saluki Slam
Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23
Saluki Slam is a team camp for all middle school, high school JV, and varsity teams. Each team will play a minimum of six games that are guaranteed. Officials will be hired to ensure quality play. A minimum of seven players and maximum of 12 players are required for each team to enroll in camp. Teams will be responsible for their own lodging and meals. All teams must be paid in full with complete rosters turned in before June 9.

Saluki for a Day
Saturday, June 18
Saluki for a Day camp is open to all girls going into grades 8-12. This camp offers a full day of non-stop action. Campers will have the opportunity to interact with Saluki coaches and players on and off the court. Camp will consist of practice drills, scrimmages and team competition. After this day, campers really know what it is like to be a Saluki for a day.

Individuals or teams interested in participating in SIU girls basketball camp should fill out a registration form attached to a camp brochure and send it to the SIU women's basketball office. All participants must also have a signed medical release form on file with SIU women's basketball. The camp brochure and medical release form are available in .pdf format below, but can also be picked up at the SIU women's basketball office at 185 Boydston Center.

Click here for the camp brochure in .pdf format
Click here for Saluki for a Day flyer in .pdf format
Click here for the medical release form in .pdf format
Click here for hotel information in .pdf format

Completed registration and medical release forms can be mailed to:

SIU Women's Basketball
Mail Code 6620
185 F Boydston Center
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618)453-5448
Fax: (618)453-7804

Questions about girls basketball camps can be directed to the SIU women's basketball office at (618)453-5448.