Lightning schedules softball skills camp at Judson

The Northern Illinois Lightning Fastpitch Softball Organization will be conducting a softball skills camp for girls ages 8-16 on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18-19, at Judson University in Elgin.

Instructors for the camp include: Anne Vogt, head softball coach at Larkin High School and longtime private instructor; Becky Pearl, head coach at Judson University, 2011 CCAC and NFCA Region Coach of the Year and private instructor and Jaci Corn, head coach at St. Edward High School, Lightning 18U manager and private instructor, as well as Lightning women’s team players.

The camp, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day, will focus on offensive and defensive skills, such as hitting, bunting, slapping, baserunning, fielding and throwing.

Cost of the camp is $75 per day, or both days for $125. Players will need to bring their own equipment and water. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt.

For a registration form, log on to www.northernillinoislightning.com and click on forms at the left, or email northernillinoislightning@gmail.com. For further information, call (847) 812-1522.