
The Gainesville High School Softball team is hosting our Annual Youth Softball Camp serving the Alachua County community and North Central Florida area. This four day camp will include instruction from the Gainesville High School Softball Coaching Staff including Head Coach Chris Chronister the 2021 Mainstreet Daily News Big School All Area Coach of the Year, as well as some notable collegiate alumni such as Katie Chronister of the University of Florida, Alissa Humphrey of James Madison University, and Parris Wiggs of Mercer University.
All Star Game
Attendees from the camp will be selected throughout the camp to attend the All Star Game that will occur on Friday July 18th.
Attendees must be 12 and older to participate in the game.
This is an extra event not included in the cost of camp.
Pitching Clinic with Alissa Humphrey ($30 on Saturday, July 19th)
This is an extra event not included in the cost of camp.
Session 1: 9:00am - 10:30am : Ages 7-11 utilizing the 11in softball (10 slots available for camp attendees)
Session 2: 10:30am - 12:00pm: Ages 12+ utilizing the 12in softball (10 slots availale for camp attendees)
Pitchers are required to PROVIDE THEIR OWN CATCHERS. Parents, siblings or non-pitching teammates or friends may be used.
Attire and Equipment:
Please wear a softball uniform including pants and socks. Also bring your glove, helmet, bat, face mask and other softball gear such as catchers gear if applicable. Also bring cleats and athletic sneakers (not turfs) in case it rains.
Softball Skills Covered:
We will cover the fundamentals and progress as necessary in the areas of fielding, throwing, catching, pitching, and hitting. We will cover infield, outfield, pitching, and catching as well as good base running and softball IQ. Players will end each day with a question and answer session for the college players and coaches.