UB Track & Field to Offer Four Weight Throw Clinics This Winter
12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM | Track and Field
BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo track and field program is offering four weight throw clinics this winter, open to any and all ages 12 – 18 years old. The clinics will be led by UB Throws Coach, Caleb Nickens and current NCAA Division I student-athletes at the University at Buffalo. Prospective attendees can register at www.ubtrackcamp.com or click here.
Coach Nickens is an alumnus of the UB Track and Field program, an NCAA Regional Qualifier in the hammer throw and a two-time Section VI Champion in the weight throw.
Each clinic is limited to a maximum of 10 athletes per session. Participants should come dressed and prepared for activity, including throwing shoes and gloves if they have them. Participants are also encouraged to bring a water bottle, snacks and their own implements if they have them.
Clinic Features:
- Held in the Murchie Family Fieldhouse: 92,000 square foot indoor facility
- Free parking is available in the Arena Parking Lot
- Instruction, drills & demonstrations by UB coaches and student-athletes
- Hands-on practice with drills and technique work, including immediate feedback
- Beginner level: footwork, beginner drills, one turn throws
- Intermediate level: footwork, intermediate drills one & two turn throws
- Advanced level: specialized drills, two & three turn throws
Clinic #1 - Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Check In: 2:45 p.m. | Clinic: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Register by Saturday, 12/27/25, 9:00 p.m. EST.
- Fee: $70 + $4.20 service fee/individual ($74.20 total)
Clinic #2 - Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Check In: 2:45 p.m. | Clinic: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Register by Saturday, 1/3/26, 9:00 p.m. EST.
- Fee: $70 + $4.20 service fee/individual ($74.20 total)
Clinic #3 - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Check In: 5:45 p.m. | Clinic: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Register by Tuesday, 1/6/26, 9:00 p.m. EST.
- Fee: $70 + $4.20 service fee/individual ($74.20 total)
Clinic #4 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Check In: 2:45 p.m. | Clinic: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Register by Saturday, 1/17/26 , 9:00 p.m. EST
- Fee: $70 + $4.20 service fee/individual ($74.20 total)
Click here to register or visit www.ubtrackcamp.com
The Bulls announced a series of winter "learn by doing" clinics in November that feature drills and instruction in a variety of track and field events. For more information on those clinics, click here.
Refunds: Full refunds are available, minus $10 service charge, for cancellations of any reason. Refunds are not available for cancellations within 48 hours of clinics and for no-shows due to staffing and enrollment planning.
All questions can be directed to Coach Nickens at calebnic@buffalo.edu.
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