Instruction in all camps is provided by players and coaches of the Fort Collins Foxes Collegiate Baseball Team, a part of the wooden bat Mountain Collegiate Baseball League.
Please choose a camp below or simply scroll down.
The Facility
A Full-size Indoor Diamond is the centerpiece of The Edge when it is configured for baseball and softball. A floor-to-ceiling, heavy duty vinyl divider curtain creates a 120' x 122' area for the full-size diamond. Standard bases, available on site, are anchored into sleeves at whatever distance is needed for the team using the field, from 50' to 90'. There is plenty of room to 'play behind the base' no matter what base length is used.
A standard pitcher's plate, also anchored into a sleeve, is set at the required distance.
 
The foul lines and batter's boxes/catcher area are permanently inlaid in the turf. Dugouts with benches and bat racks are provided along the first and third baselines. Seating for spectators is provided behind chain link in 'center field.'
On the other side of the divider curtain, three 51' drop-down tunnels, fully netted, are available for live-hitting or throwing. Four additional 75' throwing lanes are also available as a bull pen area or for 'long toss. Each lane can be setup with a portable pitching platform if desired. In a separate area next to the field, there are 4 permanent batting cages equipped with brand new pitching machines. Altogether, a total of 11 individual practice areas are available for hitting or throwing in addition to the full-sized infield.
Coach Turtle Thomas, Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Arizona State University, a perennial NCAA baseball power, has given several sessions of hitting clinics at The Edge over the past two years. His comment on the facility is: "Of all the indoor baseball facilities I've used for my clinic, this is the best in the country!"
[Next session by Coach Thomas: Thanksgiving Weekend, 2007] For Tee-ball, the main field can be reconfigured to have one or two tee-ball fields as shown in the diagram below.
Tee-Ball & Youth Baseball Camps
Camps |
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Tee-ball/ 'Coach Pitch' Baseball Camps with The FC Foxes Baseball Team |
Gender |
Boys & Girls |
Ages |
5-6 (Must turn 5 by 9/16/08) |
Dates |
Tee-ball/'Coach Pitch' Baseball Camp I: July 7-11
Tee-ball/'Coach Pitch' Baseball Camp II: July 14-18 |
Days |
Monday-Friday |
Times |
8 - 9 am |
Description |
This camp is a great way to get your child started in baseball. No previous experience is necessary. Camp covers basic baseball skills including throwing and catching the ball, fielding (grounders & fly balls), playing your position, and running the bases. Hitting instruction is also provided in separate groups: tee-ball hitting off a tee and 'coach pitch' hitting. Camp is appropriate for new and returning Tee-Ball players as well as for players making the transition to 'Coach Pitch' baseball from Tee-ball.
Players will be divided by skill and age for the camp. Number of separate groups depends on the number of players that register. |
Instructors |
Position Players & Pitchers of the FC Foxes Baseball Team!
All of the FC Foxes players are current collegiate baseball players, many looking to break into the professional ranks after graduation. |
Equipment |
Players need to bring their own baseball glove
All campers should bring a water bottle containing PLAIN WATER. Please write your camper's name on the container. |
Cost |
$40/player |
To download a registration form, click here.
Camp |
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Recreational/ Intermediate Youth Baseball Camps with The FC Foxes Baseball Team |
Gender |
Boys & Girls |
Ages |
7 - 14 |
Dates |
Recreational/Intermediate Youth Baseball Camp I: July 7-14
Recreational/Intermediate Youth Baseball Camp II: July 14-18 |
Days |
Monday-Friday |
Times |
9:30 - 11 am |
Description |
This camp is targeted both towards existing Coach Pitch baseball players making the transition to Player Pitch Baseball, as well as players that have already moved up to this stage or older players who are just beginning baseball. "All Skills" topics covered include fielding (grounders & fly balls), hitting mechanics, basic base running skills, team defense & pitching/catching techniques (for those interested).
Players will be divided by skill and age for the camp. Number of separate groups depends on the number of players that register. |
Instructors |
Position Players & Pitchers of the FC Foxes Baseball Team!
All of the FC Foxes players are current collegiate baseball players, many looking to break into the professional ranks after graduation. |
Equipment |
Players need to bring their own baseball glove
All campers should bring a water bottle with containing PLAIN WATER. Please write your camper's name on the container. |
Cost |
$60/player |
To download a registration form, click here.
Camp |
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Intermediate/ Competitive Youth Baseball Camps with The FC Foxes Baseball Team |
Gender |
Boys & Girls |
Ages |
9 - 14 |
Dates |
Intermediate/Competitive Youth Baseball Camp I: July 7-11
Intermediate/Competitive Youth Baseball Camp II: July 14-18 |
Days |
Monday - Friday |
Times |
8 - 11 am |
Description |
This camp is for both Competitive League (e.g. NCRL) Baseball Players & Intermediate League Players who are looking to work hard and improve their overall baseball skills. Topics covered include fielding (grounders & fly balls), playing your position, hitting mechanics, bunting, complete base running skills, team defense, and game situations. Pitcher/catcher training is also available for those interested. |
Instructors |
Coaching Staff & Position Players/Pitchers of the FC Foxes Baseball Team!
All of the FC Foxes players are current collegiate baseball players, many looking to break into the professional ranks after graduation. |
Equipment |
Players need to bring their own baseball glove. If they have their own bat and helmet, they can bring that also.
All campers should bring a water bottle containing PLAIN WATER. Please write your camper's name on the container. |
Cost |
$95/player |
To download a registration form, click here.
Clinic |
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Daily Hitting & Pitching Instruction with The FC Foxes Baseball Team |
Ages |
Baseball Players of any age from 5-18 |
Dates |
May 26 - August 22 |
Days |
Monday-Friday |
Times |
9-10am weekdays ALL SUMMER! |
Description |
The Fort Collins Foxes Baseball Team were the 2007 & 2005 Champions of the Mountain Collegiate Baseball League. We have arranged for a number of their position players and pitchers to come in early and provide youth baseball instruction.
The following instruction is available WEEKDAYS all summer from 9 - 10 am:
- HItting instruction is provided in a small group (4 or less) format
- Hitting instruction is also provided in a private, one-on-one format
- Pitching instruction is available only in a private, one-on-one format
Private hitting and pitching lessons with the FC Foxes players are also available at other days & times during the week depending on player availability. Call for details. |
Instructors |
Position Players/Pitchers of the FC Foxes Baseball Team
All of the FC Foxes players are current collegiate baseball players, many looking to break into the professional ranks after graduation. |
Equipment |
For hitting, players are welcome to bring their own bat and/or helmet if they have them. For pitching, players should bring their own glove. |
Cost |
Hitting Lessons
- $10/player per 1-hour small group (4 or less) lesson
Private Hitting or Pitching Lessons: $22 per half-hour private lesson. |
Special Instructions |
For the weekday hitting & pitching instruction from 9 - 10am , parents/players must call at least 1-day in advance to reserve a spot. Walk-ins on the day of the lesson are not guaranteed to have an instructor available.
For private hitting or pitching lessons at other times, parents/players must call ahead and schedule a lesson at a time when the instructor is available. |
To reserve a lesson slot, call The Edge Sports Center at 472-0048
To download a registration form, click here. |
