A basketball camp which includes instruction by professionals is being offered by two key members of the Bowling Green Hornets in conjunction with the team.
Squeaky Hampton and Nathan Thompson, who were key players on Coach Phil Todd’s consecutive 2000 and 2001 state Final Four basketball teams at Russellville High School, are offering the camp at their alma mater June 6-8.
Hampton had an outstanding All-OVC career for Coach Dave Loos at Austin Peay State University before going overseas to play professionally the past seven years. He has been highly successful in Scotland, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Greece and Israel.
Thompson was a three-sport athlete at RHS and is widely considered the best soccer player in Panther history. He served seven years as assistant basketball coach at RHS under Dennis Pardue. Last year he was named athletic director at his alma mater, even though his full-time job is being a loan officer at First Southern National Bank. He assists another Panther alumnus, Otis Key, as assistant coach for the Hornets.
The camp is for ages 10-18 and costs $30 per camper.
“Girls are also welcomed!” Hampton says. “Let’s Support Positivity for our youth. More events are planned in the future. Preparing for tomorrow!”
Hampton made his debut with the Hornets in a 119-116 loss at Nashville Friday. He will make his home debut this Friday, May 31 at Jim Young Gymnasium when General Manager Waseem Moorad’s squad returns to Russellville. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Hornets will play their final home game of the spring portion of the season the following Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. Outstanding players from the camp will be recognized at the game.
The following is information from a flier distributed about the camp:
Want to learn to play basketball or improve your skills? Want to be taught personally by coaches & athletes that have excelled in basketball & advanced themselves to higher levels in the sport? This is your opportunity. Hornets guard & former international professional basketball player Maurice “Squeaky” Hampton & Hornets Assistant Coach & RHS Athletic Director Nathan Thompson will be leading a 3-day youth summer basketball camp for ages 10-18 to improve & develop the skill-set of young basketball players.
Whether it be dribbling techniques, free throw & three point shooting, improvement in defensive play, or teaching personal demeanor, the Hornets want to groom the next generation of talented individuals on & off the court. The top athletes will be recognized the night of the last day of camp at the Bowling Green Hornets home finale vs. the Middle Tennessee Storm on June 8 at 8 p.m. at Russellville High School.
$30 REGISTRATION FEE PER CHILD
RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 1101 W. 9TH ST., RUSSELLVILLE, KY 42276
JUNE 6, 2013 (4 – 7 p.m.)
JUNE 7, 2013 (4 – 7 p.m.).
JUNE 8, 2013 (9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
AWARDS FOR TOP PLAYERS
T-SHIRTS FOR ALL REGISTRANTS
REGISTRATION FORM:
Please send registration form and payment to Coach Nathan Thompson at 2982 Franklin Rd., Russellville KY 42276 or drop off at First Southern National Bank, with Attention to Nathan Thompson. Checks should be made out to Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. For questions, please contact Squeaky Hampton (931-623-1921 or squeakyhampton21@yahoo.com), Coach Thompson (270-893-1831 or natethompson22@yahoo.com) or the team at hornets@centralbasketballleague.com
CHILD’S NAME: CHILD’S AGE: CHILD’S SCHOOL:
PARENT’S NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP:
PARENT’S EMAIL: PARENT’S PHONE (CELL & WORK): PARENT’S SIGNATURE:
In consideration for allowing my child to participate in the youth basketball camp hosted by the Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC, through this Agreement or any future agreements, on behalf of myself and my next of kin, heirs and representatives, I release from all liability and promise not to sue Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC, the Central Basketball League, the Member Franchises; Russellville High School, the City of Russellville, and Logan County; and their employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents of the aforementioned parties, from any and all claims, including claims of Bowling Green Hornets’ negligence, resulting in any physical or psychological injury (including paralysis and death), illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss my child or I may suffer because of my child’s participation in any activities or services within or outside the scope of Agreement with the Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC., including travel to, from and during the performance of this event, or future, Agreement(s) with the Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to/from and participation in the youth basketball camp, which may include but are not limited to physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and/or death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or other’s actions, inaction, or negligence; conditions related to travel; or the condition of the playing location(s). Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my child’s participation in this contracted Agreement, including travel to, from and during the basketball camp. I agree to hold Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. harmless from any and all claims, including attorney’s fees or damage to my personal property that may occur as a result of my participation in this Agreement, including travel to, from and during the basketball camp. If Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the Bowling Green Hornets, Basketball, LLC. If I need medical treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance. I verify that I am in good health and do not have a history of any injury or illness that could endanger my child’s safety during their participation in athletic activity. I further understand the inherent risk involved in participation in athletic activity that includes death, permanent paralysis, or permanent bodily injury. I hereby further waive any and all medical claims, cause of actions, rights of entitlement, suits or damages against Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC., Central Basketball League, Russellville High School, City of Russellville, and Logan County, or any of its employees, contracted agents, or representatives, as a result of or in conjunction with athletic participation involved or outside the scope of all present and future agreements with the Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. I further understand and acknowledge that Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. Is under no obligation to provide financial support for any such injury and that any bills for medical services required as a result of my child’s participation in any basketball camp with the Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC., is the sole responsibility of my family and myself. I understand that in the event of a serious medical emergency, I give permission to any Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC. representative to seek emergency medical treatment for my child even in the event that I am unconscious or otherwise cannot consent. I agree to accept financial responsibility for all medical treatment, rescue and related transportation. In consideration of being permitted by Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC to participate in activities, I agree that my child’s name and/or picture MAY be used to promote the Bowling Green Hornets and/or Central Basketball League, events and activities. I also am advised that the activity is conducted in a public place and I may be photographed. I release all parties involved, including the Bowling Green Hornets, Basketball, LLC from all forms of claims relating to the use of my name and picture.
I am 18 years or older and the parent/legal guardian of the child participating in the camp. I understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including (a) releasing Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC from all liability, (b) promising not to sue Bowling Green Hornets Basketball, LLC, (c) and assuming all risks of participating in this signed agreement, including travel to, from and during the basketball camp. I understand that this document is written to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted by the State of Kentucky. I agree that if any portion is held invalid or unenforceable, I will continue to be bound by the remaining terms. I