Sports Camps & Clinics

Summer At Chase realizes there is nothing better than the sight of a well-struck free kick, the sound of a softball hitting a glove, the squeak of sneakers on a court, or the applause after a well-executed pin down. That is why there is a clinic for every girl and boy. Run by experienced coaches and assisted by varsity-level college or high school players, our summer sports clinics get the kids off and running. Novices as well as skilled players of tennis, basketball, soccer, softball, as well as wrestlers will enjoy the one-to-one instruction, a variety of games, and team spirit.

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BEYOND-BEYOND BASKETBALL
(Rising Grades K-9)
July 8-12, July 15-19, and July 22-26
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Coaches: Ray Behr and Staff

SOCCER
(Rising Grades 2 to 9)
July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, and July 22-26 
1:00 -4:00 p.m.             $125 per week

Bend it like Beckham!  Led by Chase’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer veteran coach, Karl Schwoerke, this program concentrates on appropriate skill development, both for field players and for goalies.  Campers are divided according to grade/skill levels.   Activities include drills, short skill games, and a round robin of games to determine a champion for each week.  Air-conditioned indoor facility is available in case of inclement weather.   Parents can register campers anywhere for one, two, three, or all four weeks.  Substantial discounts apply to campers enrolled in for multiple weeks!  Campers need cleats, shin guards, sun-screen and a water bottle.

Coach: Karl Schwoerke

TENNIS
(Rising Grades 2 - 8)
July 8-12
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.        $125

 
Start your morning swinging and running! This clinic welcomes boys and girls, novice through intermediate players. Coach divides players into small groups according to age and experience. The clinic focuses on the techniques of the sport such as ground strokes, serve, volley, and footwork. Players learn about the strategies and rules of the game. Daily activities include ball drills, games, and a small weekly tournament with prizes.  A proper tennis racket, tennis sneakers, water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat are required for each session. Register early as this well-liked clinic fills quickly.

Coach: Tomas Kopecky
 

BEGINNER'S SOFTBALL
(Rising Grades 5-9)
August 5-9                        
9 a.m. -12 p.m.            $125

 
This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of both offense and defense. Girls will learn and refine the basic skills of throwing and receiving the ball. Players will perform drills to help improve their fundamentals of fielding a groundball and high fly. In addition, players will improve on individual hitting and bunting. Players will also review base running and sliding. Players interested in pitching and catching will be able to learn the mechanics of these specific positions.
Coach: Tori Cheske
 

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SOFTBALL
(Rising Grades 9 -12)
August 5-9
1-4 p.m.                        $125      

This camp will help improve your defense, your swing, and your game. Players will learn winning defensive skills as an individual and as a team. Players will learn rundowns, bunt defense, and the transition game. Players will also learn proper techniques for hitting, bunting, dragging, and slapping. This camp will allow players to experience a college like practice, while still having summer fun. Pitchers and catchers will have break off sessions to refine fastball mechanics and various pitches. Pitch selection will also be part of this break off section.

Coach: Tori Cheske

 
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
(Rising Grades 5-12)
July 8- July 12
July 15- July 19
10:00- 12:00                $125 per week
 
Ultimate Frisbee is a fast paced, competetive sport played by teams of seven with the goal of scoring a point by completing a series of passes to team members until one is completed in the end zone.  Then the game turns around and it is the other teams chance to score.  If for any reason a pass is incomplete, the disc goes to the other team and they are on the offense.  The clinic will teach the fundamental skills of throwing, catching and playing defense in this fast-growing sport that has been a varsity sport for 12 years at Chase Collegiate School.  Many drills used at Chase will be employed and each day will culminate in a scrimmage that will be treated like a real game.  The game is for all children, but the size of the disc makes the game best for children nine or over.  Learn one of the fastest growing sports in the nation and prepare to play for a high school or middle school team in your area!
 
Coach: Karl Schwoerke

 
YMCA Northwest Juniors Volleyball Weekend Clinics
(Rising Grades 5-12)
August 9-11 and August 16-18
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Fridays), 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Saturdays/Sundays)
$200 ($25 non-refundable deposit required to hold space)
 
The emphasis of this camp is to develop and build on the fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, and individual defense, while incorporating offensive and defensive strategies for game play. Sessions will be grouped by ability and position. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt!

Register with the YMCA at 203-754-9622 x157 or ssmeltz@waterburyymca.org
 
Coach: Sabrina Smeltz