Welcome To Skyhawk Volleyball Camps!

2007 Skyhawk Volleyball Camp Brochure - Click Here to Download

Why Attend Skyhawk Volleyball Camps?

 Preparation - High school student athletes prepare for a successful college career while younger players get their first exciting volleyball experience.

 Accommodation - Stay on-campus in the residence halls of one of the most breathtaking settings in the country.

 Facilities - All camps and clinics will be held in the recently rennovated Whalen Gymnasium. The air-conditioned facilty features three volleyball courts on state-of-the-art flooring.

 Durango - One of the top 10 small tourist towns in the country - When not playing volleyball, campers can enjoy swimming, basketball, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, relaxing in natural hot springs, or the multitude of water and mountain activities that only Southwest Colorado can offer.

 Funds - All funds generated enable student athletes from across the region to study and play at Fort Lewis. Your tuition stays within a community providing quality education.

SKYHAWK VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Welcome all enthusiastic volleyball players! The Fort Lewis College volleyball program is excited to be hosting its annual summer camps on the beautiful Fort Lewis campus. The five individual clinics are open to all interested girls and boys.


STAFF INFORMATION

Fort Lewis College head volleyball coach Shelly Aaland completed her third year as head coach in 2006. Aaland guided the Skyhawks to their first NCAA Division II National Tournament in the programs' history. The Skyhawks recorded a 20-10 overall record and a 12-7 mark in conference play. The Skyhawks made their second consecutive appearance to the RMAC Tournament. A graduate of Fort Lewis College, Aaland was a four-year letterwinner for the Skyhawks from 1995-98. She started as a defensive specialist as a junior and was the team's starting setter as a senior, earning Phillips 66 Academic Conference accolades both seasons. In 1998, Aaland was chosen by her teammates as Fort Lewis College's Most Valuable Player.

CHECK-IN INFORMATION

If you have any other questions, please call Shelly Aaland at (970) 247-7062 or email at aaland_m@fortlewis.edu.

CAMP INFORMATION

A: July 24, 5th-8th Grade
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ALL SKILLS CLINIC
Cost: $40
All skill levels 5th thru 8th grade are welcome to attend this session. Activities focus on the basic fundamentals of the game, individual skill instruction, and team play. This is a great opportunity to either introduce volleyball to your child or for her/him to brush up on her/his skills before the school season starts. The $40 fee include a camp souvenir. Nonrefundable: $15

B: July 24, All Ages
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. SERVING & PASSING CLINIC
Cost: $40
This four hour session is designed and geared toward the development of the libero or defensive specialist, as well as those individuals that would like extra instruction in the areas of passing and serving. The clinic is open to all ages and abilities, and includes a camp souvenir. Non-refundable: $15

C: July 25, All Ages
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. SETTER/HITTER CLINIC
Cost: $65
This clinic is for those athletes who would like to concentrate on improving their setting or hitting skills. All ages are welcome, and groups will be determined by skill ability and position. Skill instruction will begin with the break down of fundamentals progressing into new or advanced techniques. Eventually, the setter/hitters groups will merge and work skills together. This camp includes lunch and a camp souvenir. Non-refundable: $25

D: July 26-27, 9th-12th Grade
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ALL SKILLS CLINIC
Cost: $110 commuter, $150 resident camper
This two-day camp for high schoolers features about 15 hours of individual skill instruction which includes pre-season conditioning, basic fundamentals, advanced techniques and offensive and defensive team strategies. Campers have a choice between commuting each day, or gaining a "college experience" by spending the night in the dorms. Both options include lunch each day and a camp souvenir. *Resident campers' fees include: two additional meals, a night in the dorms and additional activities. Deadline for overnight camper registration must be in by July 4th. Non-refundable: $50

TEAM CAMP 1: July 21-22 or 2: July 28-39
Sat: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sun: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $40 per player 
Our team camp is for high school varsity and junior varsity teams who are looking for a "head start" on the upcoming season. Activities include preseason conditioning, team bonding, individual and team instruction, and at least six matches against schools from all over the Four Corners and Colorado area. Saturday will include individual and team instruction, followed by pool play. Sunday will conclude the pool play and immediately proceed into a single elimination tournament bracket. Teams have the option of staying on campus in the dorms or making their own arrangements in town. An additional $10 per person per night will be required for those who choose to stay in the dorms. High School coaches are welcome. Please send in your team registrations together.
*Deadline for overnight campers is July 4th. Non-refundable: $150

Deadlines
Each day camper must return her registration sheet along with proof of insurance and the full amount of each camp by July 16, 2006. The deadline for overnight campers is July 4, 2006. Checks should be made out to Fort Lewis College Volleyball.

Note
Any camper that registers for more than one camp will receive 10% off.

Insurance
Campers must have their own health insurance. Completely fill out the form on this brochure.

What to bring
Campers should bring their own shoes, knee pads and water bottles.

For More Information
Please feel free to use any of the following numbers or addresses to ask questions or request more information about Skyhawk Volleyball Camps. 

Head Coach Shelly Aaland— 970-247-7062
E-mail - aaland_m@fortlewis.edu

Mailing address:
Shelly Aaland, Director
Skyhawk Volleyball Camps
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999