Abbott Sports Complex
ABBOTT INSIDER
Issue # 7 /  June 1, 2012
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SPECIAL EVENTS

FOOTBALL

MOTOCROSS

TENNIS

VOLLEYBALL

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Abbott Sports Complex
7600 N. 70th Street
Lincoln, NE  68517
Phone:  402-464-2255
 
Family and Friends of the Abbott Sports Complex, 

Welcome to the June issue of the Abbott Insider – our very own newsletter!  This newsletter was created with the intention of better informing our friends and families about all that is happening with the various sports at the complex.  (A hard copy version is availble for printing on our website.)
SPECIAL EVENTS 

Abbott Summer Sports Camps

"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"
 

The focus of the Abbott Summer Sports Camps is to establish a fun and encouraging atmosphere where your child can improve his or her skills. The emphasis of these summer camps is on improving a child's technical skill while enjoying the sport, practicing good sportsmanship, building teamwork, and teaching important life skills that the child can use on and off the field/court. 

Camp Counselors:  
University of Nebraska-Lincoln student-athletes team up with the sport coordinators to coach sports and activities.  These student-athletes serve as positive role models while encouraging campers to reach their full potential. 

Who:  Youth Entering Grades K-8th in the Fall of 2012 

When:  8:30am - 4:00pm 

Dates:  6 weeks to Choose From - Beginning June 4th 

MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: 
http://www.abbottsports.com/special%20events/camps.php 

QUESTIONS: 
Email Pam Peetz at ppeetz@abbottsports.com or call 402-464-2255!



4th of July Celebration

SAVE THE DATE:  June 30th-July 1st

Events & Activities: 

  • Basketball Free Throw & Shooting Contests
  • Grass or Mud Volleyball
  • Hayrack Rides
  • Kickball
  • Motocross Races
  • 3v3 Mud Soccer Tournament
  • Tennis Social Activities (Junior & Adult)
  • Water Balloon Fights
  • Whiffle Ball Baseball
  • AND MORE!!!

More Details Coming Soon!

QUESTIONS:  
Email Pam Peetz at ppeetz@abbottsports.com or call 402-464-2255!

FOOTBALL

Tackle Football Parent Meetings Set

Mark your calendars, the Nebraska Football Academy will be having a parent/guardian tackle football meeting on the following dates at 6:00pm (meeting should last between 30-45 minutes): 

Location:  Abbott Sports Complex Tennis Center

  • June 1st  = 6-8yr
  • June 8th = 9-10yr
  • June 15th = 11-12yr
  • June 22nd = 13-14yr

If you have an interest in finding out more about Nebraska Football Academy's TACKLE FOOTBALL program this is a meeting you don't want to miss!  A few topics to be discussed include:

  • Program requirements/expectations
  • Parent/Guardian requirements/expectations
  • The scholarship program
QUESTIONS:
Email Riley Washington at 
rwashington@abbottsports.com

REGISTER NOW FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL  
MOTOCROSS

Abbott MX Endurance League

Round Three of the Abbott MX Endurance League is scheduled for June 17th.  For the first time this year, we will also be offering a youth endurance race.  The youth endurance race will take place during the afternoon as soon as Round Three of the Abbott MX Endurance League is complete.  Full details will be available on our website at http://www.abbottsports.com/motocross/motocross.php.

Mark your calendars now to join us for our 4th of July Celebration on June 30th & July 1st.  Abbott MX Park will be hosting Rounds 10 & 11 of the Nebraska State Motocross Series on June 30th & July 1st.  The Abbott Sports Complex Staff is working hard to provide entertainment and activities for the entire family.  You will not want to miss this event!

Now that school is officially out for the summer, there isn’t a better time to purchase your Abbott MX Park membership.  Monthly & Yearly memberships are still available. 

Contact cfritz@abbottsports.com  for more information!

TENNIS
Nebraska Tennis Academy

The 2012 Junior Summer Tennis Camp will be a fun filled; instructional tennis camp for children ages 5-18. The camp will run Monday thru Thursday, for 10 weeks, starting on June 4th. The daily schedule will be as follows:

Quick Start       9:30-11:00am
Development   9:30-noon & 1:00-3:30pm; Lunch is noon-1:00pm
Team NTA       9:30-noon & 1:00-3:30pm; Lunch is noon-1:00pm

Go to our website: http://abbottsports.com/tennis/tennis.php to find out more detailed information regarding the camp. If you have any questions, please email Claudia at tennis@abbottsports.com.


High School Girls Clinic
This clinic is especially designed for high school tennis players or future high school players of all levels; unique drills for singles and doubles play will be instructed by East HS Coach Heather Nobler. Conditioning and match play will also take place during clinic. Clinics start June 4 through August 9; clinics run Monday – Thursday; 10:00am to noon. To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, please contact Heather at hnobler@abbottsports.com.


4th of July Celebration - Tennis Mixer
Join us to celebrate Independence Day with your family and friends! Food, music, tennis drills, play with the pros, match play and prize courts; all in one day:  Saturday, June 30th. More details will be posted soon!

VOLLEYBALL
Complex Partners with Maggie Griffin and vcNebraska
The primary feeder system of Nebraska’s top volleyball talent took a giant step forward recently when former Husker setter, Maggie Griffin, signed an agreement for her Volleyball Club Nebraska (vcNebraska) to rent the four suspended volleyball courts at the Abbott Sports Complex five nights a week for 3½ hours a night.  READ MORE