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14 www.townofcary.org NTC Baseball Academy Fielding Skills and Techniques (age 14–18) Define and enhance your fielding skills and techniques. Practice drills to improve athleticism, footwork, and fielding positions. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) 121497 Sun Feb 10 4:30–6 p.m. Introduction to Fencing (age 11–17) Learn about the Olympic sport of fencing in a fun and challenging environment! Get a grip on the basics, including footwork and blade skills needed for bouting. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Apex Fencing Academy Fees: $143(R) $173(N) (6 classes) 120408 Mon Jan 7–Feb 18 7:15–8:15 p.m. no class Jan 21) Fees: $159(R) $189(N) (7 classes) 120409 Mon Feb 25–Apr 8 7:15–8:15 p.m. Fees: $166(R) $196(N) (5 classes) 120410 Mon Apr 29–Jun 3 7:15–8:45 p.m. (no class May 27) Softball: Pitcher & Catcher Positions —Intermediate (age 11–17) Pitchers: We will reinforce proper pitching mechanics and introduce drills to increase pitch speed and power generated from legs and core. Review proper grip, spin and body rotation for change-ups and learn movement pitches. Catchers: We will review solid positioning, framing, blocking and footwork. Practice bunt coverage, diving for balls, throwing from the knee, fast pops, throw downs, and how to be a leader on the field. You will be asked to indicate if you are a pitcher or catcher upon registration. Location: Mills Park Softball Field Instructor: Town of Cary Softball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) 121050 Sun Mar 3 2:30–4 p.m. SPORTS We have something exciting for the athlete in you! Quidditch (age 11–17) Dodge a bludger, score goals with the quaffle, and find the snitch first! Learn the fundamentals of 'Muggle Quidditch', the Harry Potter version of Quidditch, through a series of practices and scrimmages. Incidental contact may occur during play much like soccer. Brooms provided. Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park Instructor: Michael Brown Fees: $26(R) $34(N) (14 classes) 120486 Tue,Thu Mar 26–May 16 5:30–6:45 p.m. (no class Apr 16, 18) NTC Baseball Academy Pitching (age 11–17) Increase your knowledge of pitching on a competitive level. Learn and review wind up and stretch mechanics, pick off moves, and defensive responsibilities. This clinic is targeted for participants who want to become effective pitchers on a competitive stage. Proper arm care will be discussed, and tips will be given on ways to increase chances of making school team. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) AGE 11–13 121499 Sun Feb 10 1–2:30 p.m. AGE 14–17 121498 Sun Feb 10 2:30–4 p.m. NTC Baseball Academy Hitting Skills and Techniques (age 14–18) This clinic for experienced players will focus on the fundamentals of hitting, including stance, hitting position, balance, bat path, bat speed, and follow- through. Practice opposite field hitting and hitting for power through instructional drills and batting cage practice. Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Instructor: Town of Cary Baseball Instructors Fees: $30(R) $39(N) (1 class) 121496 Sat Feb 2 9–11 a.m.