UMBC

Baltimore, Md.-UMBC head softball coach Joe French will hold his annual winter softball clinics on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the UMBC Retriever Activities Center (RAC) Arena. The clinics will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon and cost $50 at the door or $45 for pre-registration, which must be completed seven days in advance for the discount. Walk-up registration begins at 8 a.m.

The clinic on Feb. 4 is for ages 7-12, mostly beginner-level or younger softball players. The clinic on Feb. 18 is more advanced for ages 12-18. Advanced 11-13-year-olds may elect to attend both sessions and receive an additional $5 pre-registration discount for the second clinic. Group rates are available for five or more players if registering together.

Last year’s clinics filled to capacity, so early registration is recommended.

The clinics will cover all areas of softball, including hitting, bunting, pitching, fielding and throwing. The clinics will be conducted by the UMBC softball coaching staff and players, as well as former UMBC players and guest travel ball coaches.

A clinic flyer may be requested by emailing Coach French at jfrench@umbc.edu or bigyank044@comcast.net or calling Coach French at 410-455-1325.