Camp Information

A basketball camp for women age 50 and older will be taking place in South Portland, Maine August 9 – 12, 2007. Camp is located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College on Willard Beach in South Portland.

A little info about the camp directors:

Deb Smith has been coaching the Maine Senior Women’s Basketball team for eight years. She turned fifty in 2004 and now plays on the Maine Hot Flashes’ team. Prior to this experience, Deb coached middle school girls’ basketball for fifteen years and played at U-Maine from 1972-75. Deb’s motivation for coordinating a basketball camp experience for women over fifty was inspired by her participation in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. Deb decided that it’s “NOT TOO LATE” for women over fifty to experience a basketball camp similar to the camps that many girls experience today. Deb coordinated the 1^st Not Too Late Basketball Camp in July of 2006.

Amanda Rodgerson is the Assistant Athletic Director and the Women’s Basketball coach at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine. Amanda played college basketball at the University of New England where she was a 1000 point scorer her junior year. She was named Conference Player of the Year in 2002. Amanda was named the Yankee Small College Conference and Maine Small College Conference Coach of the Year for the 2005-2006 basketball season. Amanda has coached at the Colby College Next Level Basketball Camp and was the Camp Director at the 2006 Not Too Late Basketball Camp.

How can I learn more about the camp?

The brochure can be downloaded at this web site or you can email Deb Smith at dsmith@southportland.org to receive a PDF file of the brochure.

Why do I want to come to Maine in August?

Greater Portland offers scenic beauty, recreational opportunities and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions. Maine’s metropolitan area sits right on lovely Casco Bay, a gateway to historic forts and lighthouses. Day and night, Portland’s bustling waterfront is alive with activity and people: fisherman and ferries; sightseeing cruises and pleasure boats; restaurants and shops. A four-season recreational wonderland, Portland is surrounded by classic New England villages, wide sandy beaches and Freeport, home of renowned L.L. Bean.

Why should I register early?

The 2006 Not Too Late had 53 participants. To be sure that the quality of the camp experience remains at a high level, camp will be limited to 70 players in 2007! Don’t delay your registration. Make plans early and allow plenty of time to reserve your overnight accommodations. We are confident this camp experience will be one you will forever remember.