Lightning schedules softball skills camp

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.

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, email northernillinoislightning@gmail.com or call (847) 812-1522. More information can also be found at northernillinoislightning.com