The University of Kentucky softball team will host its annual overnight camp beginning Monday, July 14th. The camp concludes on July 17th.
If you are attending softball camp at UK please read the following information:
Welcome to the University of Kentucky 2008 Camp!! We thank you for your support of the UK softball program; and are excited that you are joining us. Provided is additional information that you will need to know, along with a list of things that you should bring each day.
For all Campers Check-in will be Monday, July 14th starting at 7:45 am. Junior Campers will be released for pick-up at 12:00 pm from the Softball Field. At that time, all day Campers will have lunch either at the softball field or Commonwealth Stadium. Full day commuter Campers will be released at 3:30 pm each day. Overnight Campers staying in the dorm will have an evening session from 5:30 ? 8:00 pm. Camp will be held at the University of Kentucky’s Softball field located at the Soccer/Softball Complex which is East of Commonwealth Football Stadium. If at any time during camp, you have a question please talk directly to the camp director, Coach Kristine Himes.
What to bring (All Campers):
Glove
Hat/Visor
Sunblock
Cleats/Spikes
Tennis Shoes
Sweatpants/Ball pants – for sliding
Extra change of clothes for after sliding
Bat (if you have it)
Batting Gloves (if you have them)
Helmet (if you have it)
Catchers?full equipment (if you have it)
What to bring (Overnight Campers):
Everything listed for all campers
Linens or sleeping bag to sleep
Sleeping Items (ex. PJ?s, Pillow)
Shower items (ex. Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap)
Flip-flops (footwear to shower in)
Towel(s)
**Key deposit of $30 (Cash or Check) will be returned when key is returned at the end of camp
**Please make sure everything is clearly labeled!
Also remember in order to participate in camp, the University of Kentucky requires:
A signed parental consent statement
Proof of a physical, dated within one year of camp – Physician?s statement is acceptable in lieu of a physical
Copy of the front and back of camper?s health insurance card
If you have not sent this information already, please DO NOT, please bring it with you on Monday, July 14th and present it at check-in.
**No camper will be permitted to participate until ALL required medical information is received.
There will be first aid and CPR certified trainers on site at all times. Water coolers will always be full; and Gatorade will also be available.
And for all you die hard softball fans, please feel free to stay, watch, and learn throughout the camp.
There will also be a Camp Store available to purchase exclusive UK Softball gear! We will only be able to accept cash or check. Please make sure if campers are given money that it’s put in a safe place.
If you have any questions prior to camp, feel free to call us at 859.257.6314 or 859.494.2027, or email us at UKSoftballCamps@email.uky.edu.
ALL CAMPERS – DIRECTIONS FOR CHECK-IN MONDAY JULY 14, 2008
From Cincinnati:
Take I-75 South to exit 108 (Lexington/Man-O-War Blvd). Take a right onto Man-O-War Blvd. Follow Man-O-War Blvd for 3.3 miles until you reach the intersection of Alumni Dr and Man-O-War. Turn Right onto Alumni Drive. Follow Alumni Drive for 3.6 miles (Past the Soccer Complex and the Football Stadium) until you reach the intersection of Alumni Dr and University Dr. Turn Right onto University Drive. Follow University Drive 0.4 miles (Pass through stop light at intersection of University Dr and Cooper Dr). Turn right onto Complex Drive (First right after stop light). The dorm complex and registration will be on your left in the Kirwan/ Blanding Housing Complex. Continue to the end of Complex Dr and parking will be on your left or you may park on Complex Dr if space is available.
From Louisville:
Take I-64 east towards Lexington. I-64 will merge with I-75 on the northeast side of Lexington. Follow I-75 south to Exit 108 (Lexington/Man-O-War Blvd). Take a right onto Man-O-War Blvd and follow directions from Cincinnati.
From Huntington, WV:
Take I-64 west towards Lexington. I-64 will merge with I-75 on the northeast side of Lexington. Follow I-75 south to Exit 108 (Lexington/Man-O-War Blvd). Take a right onto Man-O-War Blvd and follow directions from Cincinnati.
From Knoxville:
Take I-75 north towards Lexington. Take Exit 108 (Lexington/Man-O-War Blvd). Turn Left onto Man-O-War Blvd. Follow Man-O-War Blvd for 3.4 miles until you reach the intersection of Alumni Dr and Man-O-War. Turn Right onto Alumni Drive. Follow Alumni Drive for 3.6 miles (Past the Soccer Complex and the Football Stadium) until you reach the intersection of Alumni Dr and University Dr. Turn Right onto University Drive. Follow University Drive 0.4 miles (Pass through stop light at intersection of University Dr and Cooper Dr) and turn right onto Complex Drive (First right after stop light). The dorm complex and registration will be on your left in the Kirwan/ Blanding Housing Complex. Continue to the end of Complex Dr and parking will be on your left and right or you may park on Complex Dr if space is available.
Maps are available on http://www.ukathletics.com/charts/facilities/facilitiesimagemap2.html
COMMUTER CAMPERS – DIRECTIONS TO SOFTBALL FIELD FOR 7/15, 7/16, 7/17. Directions to Soccer/Softball Complex ? UK Softball Field in Lexington, KY:
From Bluegrass Parkway
When the Parkway ends, exit right and the road turns into US-60 East (Versailles Road). Follow US-60 East approximately 10 miles into Lexington and turn right onto Mason Headley Road. Follow Mason Headley 1.5 miles until the lighted intersection at Harrodsburg Road (Broadway). Go straight through the intersection as Mason Headley becomes Waller Avenue. Continue traveling Waller for a mile until the lighted intersection at Nicholasville Road. Go straight through the intersection as Waller Avenue becomes Cooper Drive. Continue on Cooper through the first light at University Drive and turn right at the next light (Sportscenter Dr.). At the stop sign turn left onto College Way then finally turn left onto Wildcat Court into the Soccer/Softball Complex.
From the North and West
Follow I-64 East/I-75 South to exit 115 (marked Lexington/Airport). Merge onto Newtown Pike. Follow Newtown Pike towards downtown for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street for 0.4 miles as it turns into Vine Street. Follow Vine for 0.3 miles and turn right at Upper Street. Continue on Upper St. for 0.7 miles as it turns into Limestone. Continue on Limestone for 0.8 miles until the lighted intersection at Cooper Drive. Turn left onto Cooper Drive passing through the light at University Drive and turn right at the next light (Sportscenter Dr.). At the stop sign turn left onto College Way then finally turn left onto Wildcat Court into the Soccer/Softball Complex.
From the East
Follow I-64 West to exit 113 (US-27/US-68 toward Lexington/Paris). Turn right onto Broadway (US-27 S/US-68 W). Follow Broadway towards downtown for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Vine Street. Follow Vine for 0.2 miles and turn right at Upper Street. Continue on Upper St. for 0.7 miles as it turns into Limestone. Continue on Limestone for 0.8 miles until the lighted intersection at Cooper Drive. Turn left onto Cooper Drive passing through the light at University Drive and turn right at the next light (Sportscenter Dr.). At the stop sign turn left onto College Way then finally turn left onto Wildcat Court into the Soccer/Softball Complex.
From the South
Follow I-75 North to exit 108 (Man O’ War Blvd). Turn left off of the ramp onto Man O’ War Blvd. Follow for 2.3 miles to the lighted intersection at Alumni Drive. Turn right onto Alumni. Follow Alumni 3.8 miles to the lighted intersection at Tates Creek Road. Continue through the light at Tates Creek and follow Alumni for 0.2 miles and take a right onto College Way. Turn right onto Wildcat Court in to the Soccer/Softball Complex.
We look forward to seeing you at Camp!
