Snow College hosted a women's basketball kids camp for girls in grades K-8 on Sept. 12, 2026, at the Horne Activity Center. The skills-focused event provided an opportunity for youth players to train with coaching staff and meet members of the college's basketball team.
Camp Logistics and Details
The youth camp was divided into two sessions based on grade level. Participants in kindergarten through 3rd grade attended from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 9:00 a.m. Students in 4th through 8th grade participated in an afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., following a 12:30 p.m. check-in. The registration fee for the camp was $50 per participant, and all attendees received camp t-shirts.
Venue and Facilities
The camp took place at the Horne Activity Center, which serves as the primary home for the college's men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the women's volleyball team. The facility features a main gymnasium that has undergone recent renovations, including the installation of a new maple floor and new bleachers. Additional upgrades to the center include a new women's volleyball team room and improvements to the women's basketball locker rooms. The complex also houses a swimming pool, racketball courts, dance studios, and an auxiliary gymnasium known as the "Blue Gym."
New Coaching Leadership
The camp follows a period of leadership transition within the Snow College athletic department. On May 15, 2026, Snow College announced the appointment of Michael Shreeve as the new head coach for the women's basketball team. Shreeve joined the program to prepare for the 2026-27 season, succeeding Zu Grinsell, who led the team for six seasons and compiled a 98-76 overall record with a 47-44 mark in conference play.
Shreeve's Coaching Background
Shreeve arrives at Snow College after serving as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Utah Valley University since 2022. During his tenure at UVU, he was part of the staff during the 2024-25 season when the Wolverines finished 19-13 and earned their first postseason victory in program history with a 70-64 win over Air Force Academy in the Women's National Invitational Tournament. Shreeve's professional background also includes roles as a film coordinator at Rice University and a graduate assistant coach at Brigham Young University, where he helped the Cougars reach the second round of the NCAA National Tournament twice.
Athletic Department Leadership
The women's basketball program is currently operating under the direction of Athletic Director Karen Johnson. Johnson, who has served as the assistant athletic director for six years, was selected for the role following the retirement of Rob Nielson on August 1, 2025. Johnson, who holds a bachelor's degree in Dance Performance and a master's degree in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University, previously coached the Snow College dance team and worked in the college's Human Resource Office.
Upcoming Season Schedule
As the program enters the 2026-27 season, the women's basketball team has a full schedule of competition. The upcoming season includes matchups against North Colorado Jamboree on Oct. 3, a scrimmage against Colorado Mesa University on Oct. 24, and a series of games in the Gila Monsters Tournament in November. The team is scheduled to play several games in Richfield, Utah, at the Sevier Valley Center, including a matchup against Northwest College on Oct. 30 and a game against Salt Lake Community College on Jan. 2, 2027.
Regional Context
The athletic department's recent activity is part of a broader community of events in the region. While the basketball camp focused on youth development, other local activities in the area included a Manti City Trunk or Treat event and various seasonal activities reported in Mid-Utah Radio's event listings throughout September 2026.
