Sept. 9, 2009

CHICAGO- UIC Baseball presents the Championship Baseball Academy, which includes numerous instructional camp and clinic options this fall and winter.

Offerings include hitting, pitching and elite prospect camp sessions from October through December for boys in grades 9-12 and the Future Flames Instructional School on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for boys ages 6-12.

For more information and to register, visit the official website of UIC's Championship Baseball Academy at uicbaseballcamps.com.

The UIC coaching staff will teach fundamentals and provide the knowledge and instruction of the game that has guided the Flames to eight straight Horizon League titles and four NCAA Regional berths since 2003.

UIC Baseball Fall Pitching Clinics, available to boys in grades 9-12, will be held every Wednesday (except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) beginning Oct. 28 until Dec. 9. Campers can choose from two 90-minute time slots, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Six weekly sessions cost $300.

UIC Baseball Fall Hitting Clinics, also open to boys grades 9-12, will take place every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) from Oct. 29 until Dec. 10. Three one-hour sessions between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. are available, and six weekly hitting sessions cost $250.

The UIC Baseball Elite Prospect Camp features four total sessions from Dec. 30-31 and is offered to boys in grades 9-12. Cost varies according to the amount of sessions purchased.

The Future Flames Instructional School takes place on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, with no school in session due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Campers ages 6-12 will learn the tools to improve their skill level, knowledge, confidence and game.

For brochures, complete pricing and to register online, visit uicbaseballcamps.com.

Fans can listen to podcasts featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways:

1. Download the free UIC Athletics Widget and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link

2. Download podcasts for free on iTunes by searching "UIC Flames."

Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to call 312-413-UIC1 or visit www.uicflames.com and click on the "Tickets" tab on the Flames home page.