Tom Walter Winter Pitcher/Catcher Camp • Ages: 13-18

Location: Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Starts: 8:30am / Ends: 12:30pm

Camp Cost: $100.00

Camp Details

Campers will receive instruction and culminate their day with a bullpen session. They will also experience a training program that they can use to train all winter in preparation for the upcoming season.

Catchers will receive instruction not only regarding blocking and receiving but also on how their position changes as they progress into the college level.

General Information

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

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

Players Receive
1 day of elite professional instruction
Opportunity to meet and learn from current Wake Forest coaches.

Facts about Wake Forest Baseball
Over the last 7 years, 26 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 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 2009, the Demon Deacons played 33 of those games in the friendly confines of Wake Forest Ballpark.

The 2009 schedule included 22 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 1st season as the Head Baseball Coach at Wake Forest. In his time as a head coach, Walter has coached 64 players who have gone on to professional baseball and eight players who have reached the big leagues.

Camp Check-in

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

Directions to Camp

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

Meals at Camp

No meals will be provided at this camp.

Local Hotel Information

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
GRAYLYN (800) 472-9596
CLARION SUNDANCE PLAZA (336) 723-2911

Miscellaneous Camp Info

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 Info

Questions regarding Deacon Baseball Academy Camps at Wake Forest University? Contact Grant Acillies at 336-758-7418 or e-mail Grant Acillies at achillgd@wfu.edu

IMPORTANT : 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.