Husky softball team to put on clinic in Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d'ALENE - What started out as a scheduled fall-ball doubleheader against the local college team for the powerhouse University of Washington softball program has turned into a week of team building here for the Huskies - and, while they're here, a one-day clinic for local softball players.

Husky players and coaches will put on a clinic Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Lake City High.

The clinic is for players of all skill levels ages 8-18, and the cost is $70.

For more information and to sign up online, visit www.washingtonsoftballcamps.com.

Washington won the NCAA championship in softball in 2010, and reached the Super Regionals each of the past two seasons.

The Husky team is scheduled to arrive in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday night, Sept. 16, with practices scheduled Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake City High field. The team also has plans to visit Silverwood Theme Park, as well as take part in other recreational activities in the area.

The Huskies are scheduled to play a doubleheader vs. North Idaho College on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Field.

The team is scheduled to return to Seattle following the Friday practice.