Football training session with flag for girls

PONTOON BEACH – Champions Sports Academy is offering a free girls flag football practice on May 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at The Field Sports Complex in Pontoon Beach.

The camp is open to girls ages 8 to 13. The session includes sport specific training, a Champions Sports Academy t-shirt, fun and competition.

Young people are given the opportunity to improve their personal development, leadership skills and sporting skills in a structured atmosphere. They learn the fundamentals of the sport and position-specific techniques that improve their game performance. In addition, the importance of sportsmanship and science is conveyed.

The main focus is to begin learning the basics through skill development while continuing to refine dexterity, balance and coordination. No previous knowledge is necessary.

The Illinois High School Association has approved the addition of girls flag football as a sanctioned sport starting next fall.

The Champions Sports Academy camps are led by trainers with many years of playing and coaching experience.

For more information, interested parties can contact Director of Excellence Andre Collins at [email protected].

Batting/fielding instructions with Dylan Burris

EAST ALTON – Former Lewis and Clark CC, Alton River Dragons and Edwardsville High baseball star Dylan Burris offers hitting and fielding instruction through 643 Sports Training in East Alton.

Tuition starts at $50 for one lesson, $320 for eight lessons, or $600 for 16 lessons.

All lessons are 30 minutes long and require cancellation within 72 hours to receive a refund or reschedule.

Package deals can be a combination of batting and fielding if required. Burris accepts players of all ages.

For more information, those interested can visit 643 Sports Training on Facebook.

IBCA plans Dave Shanahan Golf Event

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association will host the Southwestern Illinois Dave Shanahan Golf Event on July 26 at Arlington Greens Golf Course.

The four-person scramble costs $400 per team and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner and attendance prizes. There will also be a $20 skins game as well as Next Pin and Long Drive prizes.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Basketball Museum of Illinois.

IBCA Hall of Fame members, coaches and celebrities will be in attendance at the event. The Larry Graham Meritorious Service Award will also be presented.

Fundraiser sponsorship packages are available starting at $100 and going up to $500.

Registration for the event is possible on the day of the event at 7:30 a.m., tee-off takes place at 9:00 a.m