The Infinit Elite Series Camp is set to take place July 11 at River Bluff High School from 12 to 4 pm.

High School prospects from 9th to 12 grade will have an opportunity to work out in front of NCAA Division II coaches and former college players and receive an overall talent evaluation. This will involve combine-style testing, coaching, positional work and 1-on-1 competition.

Former South Carolina captain T.J. Brunson, Baltimore Ravens Director of Scouting and Player Development Daniel Wilcox and a representative from Hilinski's Hope will serve as guest speakers.

Registration is $75 and includes NIKE shirt, top, socks, and drawstring bag, plus a complimentary athlete evaluation from Infinit Football. A portion of proceeds wiil be donated to Hilinski’s Hope, an organization which helps to educate, advocate, and destigmatize mental illness. Family members are welcome to attend, and local food trucks will be on hand for food and beverage options.

Visit https://infinit.football/camp/ to register for camp.

Palmetto State Games qualifiers begin Friday

After a nearly 35-year hiatus, the Palmetto State Games Track and Field Championship returns to showcase South Carolina’s top athletes. The all-comers meet takes place at Columbia International University in Columbia Friday and Saturday. followed by the Palmetto State Games Championship on July 17-18.

“We wanted to provide competition opportunities for athletes who did not get to have a track and field season.” Executive Director Jimmy Stephens said.

Field events include pole vault, javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and triple jump. Track events include 100/110m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 800m, mile, 3000m, and 5000m races.

The championship is open to South Carolina residents of all ages and skill levels. Events will strictly follow United States Track and Field (USATF) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID-19. Athletes will be physically distanced as much as possible and spectators may be limited.

Stephens plans to host weekend events in other South Carolina cities this fall. He expects the 2021 Palmetto State Games to feature a minimum of 6 sports in multiple venues around South Carolina and will add events as they can be supported at a high level.

The Palmetto State Games belongs to a national membership association called the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). NCSG programs exist in 40 states and involve approximately 500,000 participants, 1.2 million spectators, and 100,000 volunteers each year. Over 536 communities hold competitions each year, with participants coming from over 6,000 cities.