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Posted on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 : 1:13 p.m.

Local runners impress at Midwest Meet of Champions and summer camp season is upon us

By Bob Gross

"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears on online and, as space permits, in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.

The Midwest Meet of Champions was hosted this past weekend in Fort Wayne, Ind., with a number of Washtenaw County senior athletes competing for Team Michigan.

State champion Nyki Caldwell of Dexter won the high jump, clearing 5 foot, 8 inches.

Dynasty McGee of Ypsilanti finished second in the 200-meter dash in a time of 24.36 seconds and ran the anchor leg of the second-place 1,600 relay team.

Andrew Hunt of Ypsilanti was on the winning 800 relay team, which finished in a meet-record time of 1:25.21. Hunt was also part of the second-place 400 relay team and the third-place 1,600 relay team.

Compete meet results can be found here.


BASKETBALL

Skyline Camp

Coach Mike Lovelace and members of Skyline High School basketball program will host summer basketball camps for boys and girls looking to improve fundamentals and have fun. The middle school camp runs from June 27-30 and the elementary camp runs from July 18-22. Click here for more information.

Pioneer Basketball School

Pioneer boys basketball coach Rex Stanczak, his staff and Pioneer players will become teachers at the Pioneer Basketball School. The camp runs in two sessions, July 20-23 and July 25-28. It focuses on shooting technique, ball handling, passing and man-to-man defense. After a lunch break each day, there will be 5-on-5 games. For more information, visit www.aareced.com.

All-Skills Basketball Camp

Drills, Skills and Offense Basketball is hosting a camp at One-on-One Athletic Club from June 20-24 to help children who aren’t yet in high school improve their skills. There will also be tournament games and a slam dunk contest the final day of the camp. The cost is $150 per child and a T-shirt and lunch are included. For more information call 734-761-4440 or email dsobasketball@gmail.com.

Sandy Sanders Camp

The Sandy Sanders camp, in its 35th year, runs June 20-24 at Greenhills School and focuses on skill development and application through drills, scrimmages and guest speakers. Campers are grouped according to age and ability. On-site registration available. Visit www.sandysports.com or call 734-662-0021 for more information or to register.


BASEBALL

University of Michigan Baseball Camps

The Rich Maloney Michigan Summer Baseball Camps are back. Hosted all summer at the Wilpon Complex, there are camps for players at every skill level. Campers will receive hands-on instruction from Michigan baseball coach Rich Maloney and his staff. More information is available on MGoBlue.com.


VOLLEYBALL & BASKETBALL

River Rat Combo Camp

During the third annual Huron High Combo Camp, varsity coaches and players will share their knowledge of volleyball and basketball with younger players in a fun learning environment. The camp runs June 20-23 and focuses on teaching the fundamental skills of both sports. To register visit http://reced.aaps.k12.mi.us/


FOOTBALL

Eastern Michigan University Skills Clinic

The EMU Skills Clinic for Women will be run by EMU coach Ron English and the rest of his coaching staff to teach women basic football skills. According to EMUEagles.com, there will be more emphasis on strategy this year than the previous two years the event was held. Also, the time was moved so the end of the event can take place under the lights at Rynsearson. Registration is $25 per person or $15 for EMU students. The price includes a meal, a T-shirt and photo opportunities with coaches. Part of the registration money will be donated to the EMU Volleyball “Dig Pink” fundraiser for breast cancer research. Campers can register directly online at EMUTix.com or email Jenny Scherer at jscherer@emich.edu. http://www.uofmhealth.org/News/football+academy+cancer+0411


CHEER

Special Needs Team

Wolverine All Star Gym is now forming its special needs cheer team. There will be a parent and athlete meeting at the Wolverine All Star Gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18. Last year was the team’s first year, it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Last year’s team attended competitions and cheered alongside Michigan cheerleaders at a basketball game. For more information, attend the meeting, email kfetyko@wolverineallstar.com or call 734-939-9339.

Wolverine All Star Camp

Wolverine All Star Camp summer camps are taking registrations. Attendees will learn balance, coordination and agility through the sport of cheerleading. The camps include cheerleading instruction and routines, dance, tumbling, team building, group games and fun activities. Parents, family and friends are encouraged to attend the parent show on the final day of camp. For more information visit http://www.wolverineallstar.com/index.php or call 734-929-9339.


"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears in its entirety online and as space permits in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.