Monday, April 14, 2008

Spring Break in CNY

This week marks spring break for all the schools around Central New York. While some kids and their families might be vacationing outside Syracuse, those staying home have plenty of activities in which they can participate.

Some Central New York kids are spending the next three days at the Spring Break Soccer Camp. According to the camp's website, participants will learn the basic skills and techniques of soccer so they can become proficient at an early age.
Coaches will teach dribbling, passing, receiving, and finishing. A special goalkeeper camp will focus on footwork, covering angles and shot stopping, among other techniques.

The camp is being taught by former Syracuse University soccer star Jeff Knittel. He was a 3-time All American between 1995-1998. He was also named to the All-Big East team in 1998. He will be assisted by Darren Wynne, an Ireland Native who currently coaches the CNY United soccer club. Knittel will also be assisted by CNY United coach Jon Ramin.

The camp started today and runs through Thursday, at the CNY Family Sports Centre. It's located at:

CNY Family Sports Centre
7201 Jones Road
Syracuse, NY 13209



They can be reached by phone at: 638-8866. Fax: 638-2882. There is a $90 fee for the full week camp. For a half week session (Monday-Tuesday) or (Wednesday-Thursday), it costs $50 dollars.

Each session lasts three hours, from 9 a.m. until noon.

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