McCook Bison Championship Youth Football Camp is June 6-9

The McCook Bison Football Team will be hosting the annual Championship Football Camp from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 6-9.

The camp will feature many of the players that helped McCook to 3 straight State Football Championship games.

This camp is designed for Grades 2-8 (fall of 2005. Boys and girls are welcome.

Cost is $25 and we will accept registrations up till camp starts.

The camp will be guided by by head coach Jeff Gross and some of the McCook Bison championship staff.

"In addition, many of the current and past Bison players will be there, making this a very fun experience," Gross said.

McCook Bison football is coming off another storied season.

In 2004, the Bison football team finished the season 12-1 and brought home the Class B State runner-up trophy.

The Bison won back-to-back state championships in 2002 and 2003 and won 38 consecutive games.

Gross said he and his staff would like to give the youth of the area an introduction and understanding to McCook Bison football.

"The current and past players take pride in their program and they would like to pass this on to the next generation of football players," Gross said. "McCook Bison football operates on one main philosophy -- 'We Are One' -- and this is an opportunity to be a part of our football family."

This is a non-contact camp. All campers will be taught beginning fundamentals of playing football. Skills taught include, passing, receiving, running, cutting, punting, kicking, blocking, and tackling. No equipment is necessary. Cleats are not needed.

All campers will receive instruction and a camp football.

What is needed: Shorts or sweat pants, T-shirt, Shoes (cleats or shoes).

Where: McCook Senior high practice field. (directly behind school)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, June 6-9,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration is open until June 6. Fee is $25 and includes coaching and a camp football.

Forms may be picked up at the Sports Shoppe, McCook High School and have been sent to the schools.