The Valparaiso softball team will host its 2006 softball camps Saturday, October 7 at the Valparaiso University Softball Field.

The Crusaders will be hosting two camps, one for girls age 8-13 from 9:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. and another for youngsters 14-18 years old from 1:00 ? 4:00 p.m. Campers will be instructed in every aspect of the game including defense, throwing, batting and baserunning. All participants will also receive a complimentary camp T-shirt and a DVD of all camp drills.

Valpo Head Coach Randy Schneider will be joined by assistants Danny Amling and Eric Breece and members of the Crusader softball team as camp instructors.

Interested girls can sign up now by contacting Schneider at (219) 464-5047 or Randy.Schneider@valpo.edu. Registration for the camp will remain open through October 1.