Tom Walter Baseball Day Camp #3

Ages 7-12

Location: Wake Forest Ball Park: Winston-Salem, NC

Monday, August 6, 2012 to Friday, August 10, 2012

Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 3:00pm

Camp Cost: $275.00

Camp Description

The camp focuses on improving fundamental skills and knowledge of all aspects of both individual and team baseball competition. Camp lasts from 9 am until 3 pm each day and is open to ages 7-12

The camp is designed to provide players with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of college coaches while also receiving instruction from the Wake Forest coaching staff.

General Information

Equipment
Each camper must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring a glove, cleats/spikes, running shoes or turf shoes, hat, helmet, bat, batting gloves and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete. Please mark camper's names on all items. The camp is not responsible for lost belongings.

Players Receive
5 days of instruction
Opportunity to meet and learn from current Wake Forest coaches.

Facts about Wake Forest Baseball
Over the last 8 years, 27 Demon Deacons signed professional contracts.That total includes nine draft picks in the top seven rounds with three first round selections.

Wake Forest Alumni include over 200 players who have gone on to professional baseball, 33 reaching the major leagues.

Wake Forest Baseball Park, capacity 6,000 and located in the footsteps of BB&T Stadium, is acclaimed as one of the finest playing facilities in the country. Wake Forest Ballpark is equipped with indoor hitting tunnels, state-of-the-art clubhouse and a full-time grounds crew. Over the next couple years, Wake Forest Ballpark is being renovated, including an entirely new surface, revamped seating, revamped Hall of Fame Room and revamped amenities.

Wake Forest players compete annually in the sixteen sanctioned summer leagues throughout the country. This summer the Demon Deacons sent four players to the historic Cape Cod League.

Wake Forest annually plays the NCAA maximum 56 games. In 2012, the Demon Deacons play 32 of those games in the friendly confines of Wake Forest Ballpark.

The 2012 schedule includes 23 games against NCAA Regional Participants and six games against College World Series participants.

Wake Forest has won four ACC Championships over the past eleven seasons. Over the past eleven seasons the Demon Deacons have twice been the #1 overall national seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Wake Forest is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC is regarded as the leading conference for academic and athletic achievement.

Wake Forest has produced 27 All-Americans and put seven players on the ACC's 50th Anniversary Team.

Tom Walter is in his 3nd season as the Head Baseball Coach at Wake Forest. In his time as a head coach, Walter has coached 66 players who have gone on to professional baseball and eight players who have reached the big leagues.

Please check your email regularly as this is our 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 camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.

Camp Check-in

Players should check in about 30 minutes prior to the start of the session.

Directions

The camp will be held at Wake Forest Baseball Park. 401 Deacon Blvd. in Winston Salem. Directly alongside BB&T Field

From I-40 business (eastbound and westbound):
Take the Cherry Street exit and follow North for 3 miles.
Stay straight on University Parkway. Immediately following Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, turn right onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium

From U.S. 52 (northbound):
Take I-40 Business West to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and follow for 3 miles
Stay straight on University Parkway. Immediately following Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, turn right onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium

From U.S. 52 (southbound):
Take University Parkway exit and turn right.
Drive south on University Parkway 4 miles. You will pass campus on your right after passing North Point Blvd.
Continue on University Parkway and turn left onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium.

Meals

Lunch will be provided at this camp.

Accommodations

Recommended Hotel:
Courtyard Marriott (336) 727-1277

Other Hotels if needed:
Holiday Inn Select (336) 767-9595
Downtown Marriott (336) 725-3500
Downtown Embassy Suites (336) 725-3500
Gralyn (800) 472-9596

Miscellaneous Information

What if I have to cancel a camp?
We do not offer refunds on cancelled campers, just a future camp credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".

We offer basic Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. This allows us to keep our prices low and provide the best service possible. Due at the time of registration, Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to the start of an overnight camp, and 7 days prior to the start of a day camp. If you cancel within 14 or 7 days of the start of your session, we will give you a camp credit for all money paid.

The credit is valid for three years from camp date. Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.

Contact Information

Questions regarding Tom Walter Baseball Camps at Wake Forest University? Contact Bill Cilento at 336-758-5645 or e-mail cilentwt@wfu.edu .