For Immediate Release

eureka, illinois

April 27, 2008

Summer Men's basketball camps set for June and July

Head men's basketball coach Chip Wilde has announced two summer basketball events on the campus
of Eureka College.  On Saturday, June 14, there will be a Father/Child Clinic from 9:00 am to Noon for boys and girls entering grades 2-6 and their fathers.  The annual Boys Day Camp will run from July 7-10.

The Father/Child Clinic will feature two hours of instruction, t-shirt, basketball, certificate and father/child game starting at 11:00 am.  There will be an awards ceremony at 11:45 to conclude the camp.  The cost is $25 for father and child ($5 for each additional child).  Registration begins at 9:00 am and forms will be accepted at the door.

The Boys Day Camp will take place from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm each day, with earlybird shooting at 8:00 am.  Lunch will be provided each day along with: four days of instruction, t-shirt, basketball, certificate, and awards ceremony on the final day.  Cost for the camp is $125 per camper.  Registration will be open until the first day of the camp.

Coach Wilde has 19 years of experience running youth camps and clinics.  The camp is held in a small private school environment focusing on rules, regulations, strategies, teamwork and developing positive attitudes.  It will cover the fundamentals of basketball, as well as advanced skills through drills, contests and games.  There will be a strong emphasis on learning and having fun.

For more information, contact Coach Wilde at (309) 467-6371 or cwilde@eureka.edu or download the registration form.

- Sign up for both camps online -

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For More Information Contact:

Bryan Moore
Sports Information Director
Eureka College
300 E. College Avenue
Eureka, Illinois 61530
309-467-6456
bmoore@eureka.edu