Youth basketball camp set to be held in Quincy
HERALD SPORTS STAFF | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
A young Quincy basketball player takes a shot during last year’s Dru Gimlin tournament. Quincy Youth Basketball hosts their basketball camp July 11.
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QUINCY — A youth basketball camp being held in collaboration between Royal Hoops Basketball and Quincy Youth Basketball is set to be held July 11 at Quincy High School. The camp will be open to boys entering 3-5 grade and girls 6-8 grade.
The camp is designed to help young athletes develop fundamental basketball skills, build confidence, improve teamwork and have fun in a positive learning environment, according to a statement from Quincy Youth Basketball. Players will participate in skill development drills, games and instruction from experienced coaches.
The boys camp begins at 9 a.m. and will last until 10:30 a.m. and the girls will begin at 11 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per player and those attending will need to bring their own basketball and wear gym shoes.
Those interested in registering for the camp can go to quincyyouthbasketball.com.
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