In honor of the MLK (Martin Luther King) legacy, the Parker Recreation Department is presenting a three-day all girls’ basketball camp. The theme will be integrity, teamwork and unity.
Basketball Camp Jan 14 – Jan 16, 2012
Girls’ Basketball Academy featuring Tamika Catchings
WNBA 2011 MVP and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings is coming to the Parker Fieldhouse to team up with Nothing But Net Basketball Academy. This all-girls camp is the opportunity of a lifetime as Denver youth will be exposed to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Running Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16,
This camp will split participants into two age groups: 6 to 10 and 11 to 17.
Campers will learn from Catchings and NBN coaches as they demonstrate basketball skills while stressing the importance of sportsmanship, academics and goal setting. Camp includes guest speakers, daily round-ups, speed and agility training. Participants also receive a camp t-shirt, basketball, autographed item and a goodie bag.
More Information can be found on the ParkerRec website here.
Tamika Catchings
Catchings has quite an impressive resume both on and off the basketball court and is a true spokesperson for the WNBA. She is as active in the community as she is on the basketball court. During the off-season, it is not uncommon to see Catchings in local gyms, making good on promises made to her young fans that she’ll show up to cheer them on. She gives countless hours of her time teaching at basketball camps and clinics and motivating youth to be all that they can be. Catchings has won three gold medals and one silver on four prior USA Basketball squads and is the creator of the “Catch the Stars Foundation Inc.,” which provides academic and sports-related programs for at-risk youth.
For more information about program dates, times and cost, please visit www.ParkerRec.com.
For more information, email Marcus Mason at marcusmason@nbncoaching.com or call 303.921.5302. Email Andy Fraser at afraser@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.6310 for sibling discounts.
