- Saluki Hitting School- January 10, 14 and 21, 2024
January 10th, 14th, and 21st, 2024
Time: January 10th- 6:30-8:00, 14th- 10:00-11:30 AM, 21st- 10:11:30 AM
Location: REC (Baseball Turf)
Cost: 1 session= $75, 2 sessions= $130, 3 sessions=$190
Ages: 10-18
Min./Max Capacity: 10-25
Saluki Hitting School is the perfect place to come and get dialed in before baseball starts to pick-up! This 3-day camp allows hitters to get group and one-on-one training with D1 coaches and players. Drills and training that will help each player become the best they can be. The benefit of attending all 3 camps is the ability to see the progress that is made in the short time we are working together. The camp will include demonstrations, drill work, mindset, approach, and much more! Come become the best you can be at the Saluki Hitting School! Items needed: Bat, helmet, and water. Tennis shoes will be worn on the turf.
Saluki Hitting School Registration
- SIU Pitching Development Camp- January 28 and February 11, 2024
January 28th, 2024 and February 11th, 2024
Location: REC (Baseball Turf)
Cost: $120 (1 Session ) $210 (2 Sessions)
Ages: 12-18
Min./Max Capacity: 8-20
Description: Saluki Pitching Development Camp is a great opportunity to come and get an extensive evaluation, as well as learn important day-to-day routines like those used by Saluki pitchers. This 2-day camp will provide access to a detailed Rapsodo report that will be explained by SIU coaches(MPH, Spin Rate, Etc.). Each pitcher will get a detailed packet explaining everything that we will go over during he camps. The benefit of attending both camp sessions is the ability for us to track progress and access growth from one session to another, thus allowing a more detailed report to leave you with heading into your spring season! The report provided, as well as the detailed daily maintenance that goes into developing as a high-level pitcher. The camp will include demonstrations, drill work, mindset/approach discussions, and mobility training. Items needed: glove, tennis shoes and water.
- SIU Summer Baseball Camp I- June 3-6, 2024
June 3-6, 2024
Ages: 7-10
Items Needed: Bat, glove, water, and snack.
If you're a young baseball enthusiast looking to elevate your game, our camp is the perfect place for you. Every year, we help young players develop their skills and love for the game through our customized coaching methods that focus on individual improvement in hitting, fielding, and pitching.
Our camp not only improves your skills but also boosts your confidence on the field. As you sharpen your abilities, you'll find yourself enjoying the game even more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your performance and have fun this summer! Our camp is open to all players between the ages of 7-10, regardless of gender, grade level, or skill level.
Join us and follow in the footsteps of our former campers who have gone on to excel in high school, college, and even professional baseball. Limited spots are available, so register now to secure your spot!
The camp will be separated by age groups for more individual instruction. All campers will have access to all SIU baseball facilities. This will be a commuter camp. NO lunch will be provided.
Saluki Baseball Camp instruction will include:
- Hitting
- Bunting
- Base running
- Infield play
- Outfield play
- Pitching
- Specific position work
- Supervised game activity
- SIU Summer Baseball Camp II- June 10-13, 2024
June 10th-13th, 2024
Ages: 11-14
Items Needed: Bat, glove, water, and snack.
If you're a young baseball enthusiast looking to elevate your game, our camp is the perfect place for you. Every year, we help young players develop their skills and love for the game through our customized coaching methods that focus on individual improvement in hitting, fielding, and pitching.
Our camp not only improves your skills but also boosts your confidence on the field. As you sharpen your abilities, you'll find yourself enjoying the game even more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your performance and have fun this summer! Our camp is open to all players between the ages of 11-14, regardless of gender, grade level, or skill level.
Join us and follow in the footsteps of our former campers who have gone on to excel in high school, college, and even professional baseball. Limited spots are available, so register now to secure your spot!
The camp will be separated by age groups for more individual instruction. All campers will have access to all SIU baseball facilities. This will be a commuter camp. NO lunch will be provided.
Saluki Baseball Camp instruction will include:
- Hitting
- Bunting
- Base running
- Infield play
- Outfield play
- Pitching
- Specific position work
- Supervised game activity
- 8U Tournament-TBA
TBA
8U -- COACH PITCH AT “THE ITCH”
This 8-12 team tournament will guarantee you 3 games at minimum. Pool play will be Saturday, with bracket play beginning on Sunday, .
Dates: TBA
Location: Richard "Itchy" Jones Stadium
1490 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fees: $275 Team entry fee ($300 After)
Ages: 8 and Under
Start Time: Tournament bracket released a week before the tournament begins
Tournament Rules:
- 15 Run Rule After 3
- 10 Run Rule After 4
- 5 run limit/inning until last inning
Time limits:
- 1 hour, 30 min. (pool play)
- 1 hour, 30 min. (bracket play)
- Finish Inning when time limit arrives
- International tiebreaker in bracket play
- 9U Tournament-TBA
TBA
9U -- PLAYER PITCH AT “THE ITCH”
This 8-12 team tournament will guarantee you 3 games at minimum. Pool play will be Saturday, with bracket play beginning on Sunday, .
Dates: TBA
Location: Richard "Itchy" Jones Stadium
1490 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fees: $275 Team entry fee ($300 After )
Ages: 9 and Under
Start Time: Tournament bracket released a week before the tournament begins
Tournament Rules:
- 15 Run Rule After 3
- 10 Run Rule After 4
- 5 run limit/inning until last inning
- NO drop 3rd strike
- NO stealing home
- NO pitch count limit
- Only 3 outfielders
- Bunting allowed
- Free substitution
Time limits:
- 1 hour, 30 min. (pool & bracket)
- Finish Inning when time limit arrives
- International tiebreaker in bracket play
- 10U Tournament-TBA
TBA
9U -- PLAYER PITCH AT “THE ITCH”
This 8-12 team tournament will guarantee you 3 games at minimum. Pool play will be Saturday, with bracket play beginning on Sunday,
Dates: June 3-4, 2023
Location: Richard "Itchy" Jones Stadium
1490 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fees: $275 Team entry fee ($300 )
Ages: 10 and Under
Start Time: Tournament bracket released a week before the tournament begins
Tournament Rules:
- 15 Run Rule After 3
- 10 Run Rule After 4
- 5 run limit/inning until last inning
- NO drop 3rd strike
- NO stealing home
- NO pitch count limit
- Only 3 outfielders
- Bunting allowed
- Free substitution
Time limits:
- 1 hour, 30 min. (pool & bracket)
- Finish Inning when time limit arrives
- International tiebreaker in bracket play
- Salukis Infielders Camp -TBA
TBA
Time: 10 AM- 11:30 AM
Location: REC (Baseball Turf)
Cost: $90
Ages: 8-18
Min./Max Capacity: 10-22
Our infield camp is a great asset for any infielder eager to learn and get better. The camp will be conducted by SIU’s Infield Coach Brett Peel. He will run the campers through a series of drills that the Saluki infielders do daily. In 2023 The Salukis led all D1 in double plays turned. This camp will help give you the tools to become an elite fielder at all positions. Items Needed: baseball glove, tennis shoes, water.
Salukis Infielders Registration
- Salukis Catchers Camp- TBA
TBA
Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
Location: REC (Baseball Turf)
Cost: $90
Ages: 8-17
Min./Max Capacity: 8-25
3rd Annual Catchers Camp with SIU Catching Coach Jake Ryan. The camp will include a professional style catchers’ workout that will focus on the main fundamentals of catching: receiving, blocking, throwing, game management, and leadership. Drill work off machines, plyo ball work, core velocity training, and much more will be conducted throughout the camp. Campers will be able to take home all the drills that we do with our D1 catchers every single day. This camp is the start of making you the best catcher you can be! Items you’ll need to bring: catchers gear, catchers glove (if you have it), water, tennis shoes for inside the REC.
Salukis Catchers Registration
- SIU Baseball “Date Night” Camp- Sandlot Version -TBA
TBA
Time: 7 PM- 9 PM
Location: REC (Baseball Turf)
Cost: $70
Ages: 7-14
Min./Max Capacity: 15-30
SIU “Date Night” Camp is the great opportunity for you to drop your kids off in a fun environment for a couple of hours while you get some well-deserved time off. This camp will be more of a laid-back atmosphere for kids to come in and play a bunch of different games with all their buddies from the Southern Illinois area! It’ll have a Sandlot Camp feel where games, challenges, and competitions will make it a great time for your kid on a Friday “Date Night”. Just bring water, a snack if needed, a baseball glove, and bat.
SIU Baseball “Date Night” Registration
- SIU- Father and Son Instructional Camp- TBA
TBA
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Location: SIU Baseball Field or REC (Baseball Turf) Weather Permitted
Cost: $100
Ages: All Ages
Min./Max Capacity: 10
SIU’s 1st Annual Father & Son Instructional Camp is open to all parents (Mom or Dad), guardians, older siblings, etc. This camp’s emphasis will be to teach the guardian of the camper all the basic and necessary drills that are beneficial to make their father or daughter succeed in baseball. It will be a tutorial with demonstration of different drills that will help develop the camper in their baseball careers. Items to bring: baseball glove, bat, water and snack if needed.
Father and Son Instructional Camp Registration Form
