Camps & Clinics
Led by professional baseball and fastpitch players, Absolute Sports’ baseball camps in Calgary are the perfect place for everyone to practice.
A variety of children, youth and adult programming continues to be developed by our professional team of staff. We are excited to offer camps and clinics where players can participate in age and skill appropriate drills for hitting, throwing, base running, pitching mechanics, catcher, infield and outfield skills, while being mentored by Professional Baseball and Fast Pitch Players!
Top Baseball Camps in Calgary
Sessions for first-time batters and future T-ball stars? One-on-one pitching mechanics workshops with professional players? Multi-day camps for off-season development?
Our baseball camps in Calgary have all the bases covered. Check out our list of camps and clinics designed for home plate heroes, AAA prospects, little league all-stars and everyone in between.
Baseball Camps & Clinics
Winter & Spring Registration Open!
Bucks Tryout Prep - Stadium 13U (Born 2012-2014) & 15U (Born 2009*-2011)
*2009 born players will play 18U during the summer season. 15U is 2010-2011 born players.
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
13U (Born 2012-2014) Dec 28, 10:00am-11:00am
13U (Born 2012-2014) Dec 29, 10:00am-11:00am
13U (Born 2012-2014) Jan 2, 10:00am-11:00am
15U (Born 2009*-2011) Dec 28, 11:00am-12:00pm
15U (Born 2009*-2011) Dec 29, 11:00am-12:00pm
15U (Born 2009*-2011) Jan 2, 11:00am-12:00pm
Shake the Dust Off – Small Group Fielding - Airport Ages 9-14
These small group Fielding clinics will be coached by Bauer Sewell.
Bauer played a few years of college ball in North Dakota, and then came home to Canada to play with the U of C Dinos. He is now one of the hitting coaches, as well as the infielding coordinator for the Calgary Bucks.
Bauer will be focusing on:
- Positivity on and off the field
- Communication and teamwork
- Consistency and confidence
- Learning from your mistakes
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Shake the Dust Off – Small Group Hitting - Airport Ages 9-14
These small group Hitting clinics will be coached by Luke Senft.
Luke coaches with the U of C Dinos, Weyburn Beavers, as well as the Calgary Bucks.
Luke will be focusing on:
- Footwork and lower body mechanics
- Developing consistency in your swing
- Improving your power to get solid contact
- Developing a consistent hitting approach
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Shake the Dust Off – Small Group Pitching - Airport Ages 9-14
These small group Pitching clinics will be coached by Brady Wilson.
Brady has played ball with teams from California, Victoria, and right here in Alberta with the Okotoks Dawgs, as well as the U of C Dinos. Brady currently coaches the U of C Dinos, as well as the Calgary Bucks.
Brady will be focusing on:
- Improving your arm action with drill work
- Increase arm strength with throwing long toss
- Increasing your velocity
- Improving command
- And most importantly staying healthy!
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Shake the Dust Off – Small Group Catching - Airport Ages 9-14
These small group Catching clinics will be coached by Cooper Finch.
Cooper played with a team in Austria during the 2023 season and recently came home to Canada to play with the U of C Dinos. Cooper is one of the catching coaches with the Calgary Bucks.
Cooper will be focusing on:
- Stances – Make sure you have the correct form
- Receiving – Framing, zoning, and getting pop ups
- Blocking – Having the right stance to have the ability to block the ball
- Throwing – Having quick hands & feet, strength, and throwing mechanics
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Little Sluggers - Stadium Ages 4-6
Absolute Baseball Academy invites you to take your game to the next level. Offering a very low player-to-coach ratio partnering with the University of Calgary Dinos Baseball Team, participants receive personalized instruction focused on the development of skills and having fun!
The Little Sluggers program is for first timers and T-ball players ages 4-6, with a focus placed on game introduction, basic skill development, and fun!
Session 2: January 11, 18 & 25
Junior Sluggers - Stadium Ages 7-10
Absolute Sports invites you to take your game to the next level. Participants receive personalized instruction focused and the development of skills and having fun!
The Junior Sluggers Program is for Machine Pitch, Coach Pitch and Minors Players ages 7-10, with a focus on game fundamentals, skill development, and confidence in the game.
Off-Season Development Camp - Stadium Ages 10-16
These camps will focus on the overall development of baseball fundamentals. Comprehensive hitting and pitching instruction will be emphasized. Each player will receive detailed instruction that will identify skills and techniques to enable them to reach their goals.
Development Training Academy – 11U & 13U - Airport 11U (Born 2014-2016) & 13U (Born 2012-2013)
Development Training Academy – 15U - Airport Born 2010-2011
PD Days - Stadium Ages 7-13
This one day clinic will touch on baseball fundamentals, as well as some position specific instruction. Our elite level coaches will provide a fun & competitive atmosphere that will surely be a great experience for everyone.
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Spring Break Camp - Stadium Ages 7-13
This week-long camp will focus on the development of baseball fundamentals, as well as some position specific instruction. Participants will work on all aspects of baseball skill they will need to further their development. Our elite level coaches will provide a fun & competitive atmosphere that will surely be a great experience for everyone.
Softball Camps
Winter & Spring Registration Open!
Softball Development Camp - Stadium Ages 8-15
These camps will focus on the overall development of softball fundamentals. Participants will work on all aspects of the softball skills they will need to further their development. These camps are a great opportunity to keep working on your winter reps and staying sharp through the off season. Our elite level coaches will provide a fun & comprehensive atmosphere that will surely be a great experience for everyone!
Session 2: Jan 12, 19 & 26, Feb 2 & 9
All Girls Baseball/Fastpitch Clinic - Airport Ages 9-17
Whether you play Baseball or Softball, come and join us! This one day clinic will be run by Cydnie Moore & Cooper Finch.
Cydnie is a talented first base, third base, and pitcher with Team Alberta. Cydnie helped the women’s teams win bronze, and coached the 16U team to the podium. Cydnie is the Calgary Bucks 13U hitting and infield coach, as well as the Calgary Bucks Women’s Coordinator.
Cooper’s career has taken him all around the world. A catcher and corner infielder who helped Austria’s Stockerau Cubs take home gold in Europe’s largest tournament. Cooper is a Calgary Bucks catching coach as well.
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
All Girls Baseball/Fastpitch Camp - Airport Ages 9-17
Whether you play Baseball or Softball, come and join us! This camp will be run by Cydnie Moore & Cooper Finch.
Cydnie is a talented first base, third base, and pitcher with Team Alberta. Cydnie helped the women’s teams win bronze, and coached the 16U team to the podium. Cydnie is the Calgary Bucks 13U hitting and infield coach, as well as the Calgary Bucks Women’s Coordinator.
Cydnie’s goals for this camp are:
● Understanding the fundamentals of hitting
● Improving consistency with your swing
● Creating an understanding of a hitting approach
Cooper’s career has taken him all around the world. A catcher and corner infielder who helped Austria’s Stockerau Cubs take home gold in Europe’s largest tournament. Cooper is a Calgary Bucks catching coach as well.
Cooper’s goals for this camp are:
● Develop a broader understanding of what it takes to hit at an elite level
● Improve swing mechanics, swings decisions, & bat to ball skills
● Foster a competitive mentality within each individual
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Strength & Conditioning Clinics
Winter Registration Open!
Speed Training for Kids - Airport Ages: 9-13
Join Llew Edwards for Speed Conditioning!
Llew trained as an Olympic-caliber athlete from 1988-2002 alongside some of the fastest track and field athletes such as Donovan Bailey, Glenroy Gilbert, Pierre Lueders, and Christina Smith. Llew has trained with many professional and amateur athletes, including
CFL, NFL, NHL, and CIS athletes.
Llew’s goals for this camp are:
● Increase balance, coordination and mobility
● Help you get stronger and develop power
● Improve running technique and speed
● Develop motivation to have fun in physical fitness
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Sundays 7:30-8:30am January 5 - February 9
Speed Training - Stadium Ages 14+
Join Llew Edwards for Speed Conditioning!
Llew trained as an Olympic-caliber athlete from 1988-2002 alongside some of the fastest track and field athletes such as Donovan Bailey, Glenroy Gilbert, Pierre Lueders, and Christina Smith. Llew has trained with many professional and amateur athletes, including
CFL, NFL, NHL, and CIS athletes.
Llew’s goals for this camp are:
● Increase balance, coordination and mobility
● Help you get stronger and develop power
● Improve running technique and speed
● Develop motivation to have fun in physical fitness
Small group training – space is limited!!
All camps & clinics require a minimum number of registrations, otherwise cancellation may occur.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-7:00am January 7 - February 13
Soccer Clinics
Winter Registration Open!
Soccer Skills Training - Airport Ages 8-15
Skills training is aimed at improving passing, receiving, control, dribbling and running with the ball, moves and turning and shooting. The clinics are targeted towards any and all players looking to train. Clinics are designed to provide a better understanding of the game’s overall tactics in a safe, fun and competitive environment conducive for each player to learn and grow. Players will practice in an exciting soccer environment consisting of unique fitness learning, challenging skills demonstrations and small-sided competitions.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or need more information on our camps & clinics.
CAMP POLICIES & PROCEDURES
- Athletes who are displaying any of the following symptoms are encouraged to stay home: fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, difficulty breathing, headache, chills, muscle or joint aches, fatigue, loss of smell and loss of taste
- Players are encouraged to bring their own baseball equipment, as well as anything else they may require during camp – glove, helmet, water bottle
- Facility does have bats available that can be signed out by players for the entire camp
Camps & Clinics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a waitlist if a camp/clinic is full?
If the program you want has reached capacity, you will not be able to proceed with registration. Please email us at admin@absolutesports.ca to join our wait list.
If a spot becomes available, we will email you and make arrangements for online registration. Once we open registration for you by adding an additional spot, it becomes available on our public site so anyone who tries to register, will be able to. In other words, please register quickly so the spot we open for you isn’t taken by someone else. We are not able to add more spots once we have reached maximum program capacity.
What is your refund policy?
We will issue a refund on request if the program has not started, less a $25.00 administration fee.
If the program has started, a pro-rated refund will be given ONLY when injury or illness would prevent further participation. All requests for refund must be accompanied by supporting documentation. If a refund is issued, a $25.00 administration fee will apply.
We can also provide credit on your TeamSnap account, rather than a refund, to avoid charging the administration fee. This credit can be used for future payment on any camp, clinic or program registrations.
In the event that Absolute Sports needs to cancel a program, we will provide a full refund.
What if I registered for the wrong program?
If you need to transfer your registration from one program to another, please contact us at admin@absolutesports.ca. We are not able to transfer registration on our end, but we will provide you with a credit on your TeamSnap account that you can use to register for the correct program.
If you have already registered for the correct program, we will provide a refund for the original registration.
If my child is new to baseball, will he/she enjoy camp?
We are all about positive energy and fun! Our top-notch instructors are experienced in training campers at their ability level – not their age level – leaving many kids feeling confident in their own improvements. Some of our camps focus on game introduction & basic skill development, while others are skill specific to hitting, throwing, base running, pitching mechanics, catcher, infield and outfield skills.
What are the ratios and camp/clinic sizes?
Ratios vary and are dependent on the age of the campers and the clinic type but the important thing to remember is that we provide a very low player-to-coach ratio. We will not overbook and compromise the integrity of the program or the quality of instruction. Our small group clinics are capped at 8 or 12 players, and development camps are capped at 24.
If my child can’t make a session, can we make it up or will you provide a pro-rated refund?
We do not offer make-up sessions and do not pro-rate registration fees. While the sessions are cumulative, players who miss a day will likely not be “lost” when they return.
What should my child bring to camp/clinic?
We ask that campers bring a baseball glove, hat, water bottle and indoor running shoes (no metal cleats). They should wear comfortable, gym type clothing and layers are recommended. It can be chilly in the dome on colder mornings so we recommend wearing long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts. Campers may also bring a personal helmet and bat if they own them, although we do have a supply for loan (without charge).
Can my child bring in outside food and drink?
No outside food and drink (other than a water bottle) is allowed in the facility. We have a water fountain on site for refills. We also have a concession with an assortment of snacks and drinks for purchase.
How early should we arrive? How late can I pick my child up?
Campers are asked to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their scheduled camp/clinic and leave within 10 minutes after their scheduled camp/clinic. We do not offer early drop off or late pickup.
If there is an emergency and the adult responsible for picking up the camper is delayed, we ask that you call us at 403-284-4006 for our Stadium location or 403-453-4459 for our Airport location.
Where do we go when we arrive?
For our Stadium location, please check-in with our staff at the counter inside our baseball dome which is the first red/white dome building located adjacent to Foothills Stadium. We are just north of McMahon Stadium, and can be accessed off their parking lot.
For our Airport location, please enter our facility by using the door under our Absolute Sports sign. Please check-in with our staff at the counter.
Can my child check themselves in and out of camp?
Your camper will need to be checked in at the start of camp and checked out at the end of camp by an authorized adult each day. If your camper intends to walk/bike/CTrain/bus/taxi/Uber from camp, please let our staff know and provide authorization for such transportation.
How does my child keep their belongings safe during the camp/clinic?
We have free lockers available for use. Please bring a small padlock if your camper would like to use one of our day-use lockers.
Who will be running the camp/clinic?
Our staff consist of college and professional caliber coaches who have proven their commitment and ability to effectively instruct youth players. We partner with the University of Calgary Baseball Team for some of our camps as well.
Is there a waiver to fill out for camps/clinics?
When registering online, you will be prompted to read and agree to our Waiver of Liability and Website & Social Media Release.
What if my child needs help with medication while at camp?
If your camper requires special assistance from our staff relating to medication or an EpiPen, please contact us and we will provide you with an authorization form to fill out prior to camp start.
What precautions are taken for allergies? Is your facility nut-free?
When registering online, you will be prompted to list your child’s allergies and/or health conditions so that our staff are made aware.
We are not a guaranteed nut-free facility, but do our best to reduce contamination through regular cleaning.
Are parents allowed to stay during the camp/clinic? Can parents participate?
Parents are welcome to stay to observe, but most parents choose not to. We do not allow parents and visitors to be directly involved with campers.
Can parents take photos or videos during camp?
You are allowed to take still photos of your own child, however photos of other children and the use of video are not permitted in our facility.
Will a child ever be asked to leave camp?
If a child’s behavior is disruptive to the learning of other campers or unsafe, the child may be asked not to return to camp for subsequent camp sessions. No refund will be provided.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about registration or prior to camp, please contact us at admin@absolutesports.ca.
If you need to contact your child’s Lead Instructor or onsite staff during camp, please call the applicable facility during camp hours.
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