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Wildcats Winter Skills Camp Kicks Off

Learning the basics of any sport is
By Rob Foreman
important, this sport is no different,”
fter a season that saw three of explains Camplin, touting that the
Aits teams make an appearance league is a great place for new
in the NCAFA finals, two of which athletes to start playing football.
took home the championship, the The Winter Skills Camp features
Cornwall Wildcats Football Club top Wildcats’ coaches and players
is already looking forward to next from across the club. Older rep
season. players often volunteer at the camp to
help younger athletes improve their
Club President Kirby Camplin game. The coaching staff chooses to
believes much of their success is
focus on the fundamentals of football
attributed to the off-season work because they believe it will help
the Wildcats’ athletes put in. The players avoid injury at the onset of
Wildcats Winter Skills Camp is well
the next season.
underway, running from January 4 “For every experienced coach,
until February 22. Camplin says the
there are at least 2 to 3 players helping
camp is a great way to help athletes out. All camp participants get lots of
nail down the fundamentals of the individual attention,” says Camplin.
game, and to introduce new athletes
The camp’s conclusion in February
to the game of football ahead of the will be met with registrations for the
Spring House League season. Photo by Tania Mitchell
Seaway Valley Spring House League
“The focus during practices is on season with an average of about 200
the basics of the game - learning athletes participating.
to tackle, block, throw, and catch. More photos on page 46

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