General Info
GENERAL INFORMATION
* ALL campers must complete the medical forms prior to attending camp and mail them in by July 25th.
* ALL campers will receive a FREE CAMP KIT (reversible jersey, water bottle, ball, lanyard, mouth guard and carrying bag)!
* Check-in time begins at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 31, 2010 (Session 1) and Wednesday, August 4, 2010 (Session 2).
* Camp ends at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 (Session 1) and Saturday, August 7, 2010 (Session 2)... lunch is not served on the final day of camp.
* All Campers must have Health Insurance.
* Registration after July 1st requires payment in full.
* NO personal checks or payments accepted through the mail after July 15th. After July 15th, please bring CASH or CERTIFIED BANK CHECK with you to registration to pay balance. You may also pay via credit card by calling 413-782-1870.
DIRECTIONS
For directions to Springfield College, please click here. The check-in location is in front of International Hall, located on the campus of Springfield College.
COLLEGE SESSION
For all campers interested in playing field hockey in college, Coach Rogers will hold a College Session on the morning of the last day of camp. Topics covered include: how and when to contact a coach, how to select a Division and college that is appropriate for you, what to include in your recruiting DVD, the college experience, differences between Division I, II and III, etc. A question and answer session follows the discussion.
AGES OF CAMPERS
Campers range in age from 12 years old up to graduating high school seniors and are grouped by age and playing experience. Campers who have no playing experience are more than welcome and will be placed in groups with other players who have very little or no field hockey experience. All skill levels are welcome and coaches tailor their curriculum to the skill level of the group that they are coaching.
CURRICULUM
All Star Field Hockey Camp has provided one of the most extensive teaching curriculums of any camp in the country for over 25 years. The All Star Field Hockey Camp's coaching staff are some of the most dedicated, knowledge and experienced coaches in the world. We feature some of the top high school and collegiate coaches as well as a diverse International Coaching staff from such countries as Great Britain, The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.
Listed below is a sample of the All Star Field Hockey Camp's instructional curriculum:
Ball Handling
Passing and Receiving Skills
Shooting Skills
Goalkeeping Skills
1 v 1 Attacking Skills
1 v 1 Defending Skills
Corner Tactics
Game Play/Strategy
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast / Commuters arrive
8:45 - 11:30 Skills Session
11:30 - 12:00 Optional Swim
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 4:00 Strategies/Techniques Session
4:00 - 4:30 Optional Swim
4:45 - 5:30 Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 Tournament Games
8:00 - 9:30 7 v 7 with staff or swim
WHAT TO BRING
* Mouthguards and shin guards are MANDATORY (and are also sold in the camp store)
* Turf Shoes or Cross Trainers
* Pillow, bed sheets, blanket, towel
* Plenty of T-shirts, Shorts and Socks
* Spending money for camp store and Pizza Night
* Water Bottle
* Sunblock
* Rain jacket
* Fan (also sold in camp store for purchase or for rent)
* GOALKEEPERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT