Crimson Softball Clinics

Elite Prospect Crimson Softball Hitting Clinic

9:00am-11:00am ($100)

• Hitters will learn the fundamentals of the swing and practice several drills to reinforce mechanics. They will also participate in a mental hitting approach speech and be able to put it into practice after.

Elite Prospect Crimson Softball Pitching and Catching Clinic

11:30am-1:30pm ($100)

• Pitchers will work through several drills to help with their pitching mechanics. They will also receive feedback on each of their pitches including fastball, change-up, rise ball, drop ball, curve ball, screwball, and off-speed.
• Catchers will have the opportunity to catch live pitching and work on specific skills like framing, blocking, throw downs, and communication.

Equipment

Each player must bring her own softball equipment and attire.  We recommend wearing your softball uniform with long sleeves.  Please bring a sweatshirt as well in case it is colder in the morning. Tennis shoes or turf shoes only allowed in Gordon Indoor Track.  Metal spikes are not allowed in any facility.

Crimson Softball rents Harvard University's facilities but is neither sponsored nor controlled by Harvard University.

Check-in

Registration check-in begins at 8:30 am for the Hitting Clinic and 11:00 am for the Pitching and Catching Clinic.

Waiver Information

Please download, sign and bring the waiver form to registration. We will have additional copies at registration. Download Waiver

Location

Harvard University Gordon Indoor Track

65 N. Harvard Street

Boston, MA. 02163

Click here for a Campus Map

Meals

Please bring a water bottle, we will have refill stations at the clinic.  Meals or Food will not be provided.

Miscellaneous Information

Questions? E-mail jrohn@fas.harvard.edu

Refunds

We will give a full refund minus the 7% processing fee up until December 1^st.  Beyond December 1^st a 50% refund will be given.

Please check your email regularly as this is the primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for Clinic.

Description

This camp is designed for the highly motivated high school athlete who has aspirations of playing softball at the collegiate level. The Crimson Softball Clinic is open to any and all entrants, however, enrollment is limited to ensure individual attention by members of the Harvard University Coaching Staff.

Cost

$300.00

Location / Facilities

Harvard University Bubble on Harvard University Athletic Campus

65 North Harvard Street

Boston, MA 02163

Campus Map

One of the world's most renowned institutions, Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The University is minutes away from the City of Boston and famous landmarks such as The Freedom Trail, Quincy Market and Fenway Park. All sessions will be held at Soldiers Field, home to the Harvard Softball team.

What to Bring

• Copy of annual physical form signed by a physician
• Signed Waiver Form
• Softball Gear (glove, bat, catching gear, cleats, batting gloves, tennis shoes for conditioning and games on turf field
• Softball uniform
• Water bottle and lunch to refuel

Crimson Softball rents Harvard University's facilities, but is neither sponsored nor controlled by Harvard University.

Waiver Information

Clinic Waiver Information (please bring all signed forms and physical form to the registration check in).  Download Waiver

Harvard University COVID/Campus Protocols

• We strongly encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to participating in activity at Harvard University.

o   All participants in athletic activities on campus will be required to be age 12 and up.

o   We cannot require the COVID-19 vaccine for participants at this time.

• Participants and spectators will not enter Harvard grounds or facilities if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Directions

• From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike east to Exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). Bear left at fork towards Allston. Turn right at second set of lights onto North Harvard Street. Proceed approximately one mile and enter through Gate 8 on the left.

• From the South: Take I-95 North to the Massachusetts Turnpike and follow directions above OR take I-93 north to Storrow Drive exit. Take Storrow Drive west for approximately five miles. Exit at Harvard Square/North Harvard Street. At top of exit, turn left onto North Harvard Street. Approximately 1/4 mile on your right will be the Gate 8 and the entrance to Soldiers Field

For GPS users
Harvard Athletics/Soldiers Field 65 North Harvard Street Boston, MA 02163

Parking Information

There is a small parking lot to the left of the Football Stadium after you enter the Athletic Campus through Gate 8. There are additional parking spaces behind the baseball stadium.

Merchandise

Harvard Softball apparel will be on sale at the camp.

Meals

Please bring your own lunch, a meal will not be provided.

Accommodations

This is not an overnight clinic. Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own accommodations. Information on local hotels can be found under Crimson FAQs.

Miscellaneous Information

A certified trainer will be on hand for taping and tending to minor injuries. All campers must have a current physical form to participate.

Contact Information

Please check your email regularly as this is the primary way we communicate. Any additional information we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be sent via the e-mail address you supplied when you signed up for the Clinic.