For Immediate Release

December 14, 2006

Rhode Island College to Host Softball Hitting,
Elite Skills and Pitching/Catching Clinics in January

Providence, RI—Rhode Island College will host three softball clinics at its Recreation Center during the month of January 2007.

Under the direction of RIC Head Softball Coach Maria Morin, the Elite Skills Clinic will be held on Friday, Jan. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. The clinic is for girls’ grades nine through 12. This camp is for the serious softball player looking to get ready for her season. They will receive skills and drills instruction on their primary fielding position to go along with limited hitting instruction. The cost is $50. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m.

There will be two sessions of the pitching/catching clinic. Session I will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 1-3 p.m. Session II is Saturday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The clinic is for girls’ ages 10 and up. Campers will receive instruction on catching or pitching. There are two instruction levels for pitchers: beginner or intermediate/advanced. The cost is $50 for a single sessions or $80 for both sessions. Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each session.

The hitting clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1-4 p.m. The clinic is for girls’ ages 10 and up. The cost is $80. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Please call the Rhode Island College Softball Office at 456-8259 for more information or to receive a registration form.

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