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TEAM FLORIDA F.A.Q.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEAM FLORIDA INDOOR HP ALL-STAR PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please find a list of frequently asked questions below. Continue to check this section for additional questions being added.
GENERAL TEAM FLORIDA INDOOR HP ALL-STARS PROGRAM QUESTIONS
Q: How much does the Team Florida program cost?
A: The tryout fee is $65. Then, depending on the age group, athletes may be invited to Development Camp ($250) or Training Camp ($300). If an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $700. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What notarized medical release form is accepted?
A: Athletes may bring a current season notarized medical release form that has been copied or may fill out another one. There will be a notary present for those who do not have one, but the parent must be present to sign the form. Here is a link to the form (CLICK HERE).
Q: What is the progression?
A: Athletes will attend a tryout during January, February or March. Once tryouts are completed, the Florida Region will post camp selections by mid-April. Depending on the age group, athletes may be invited to Development Camp or Training Camp. Final team selections will be made from the athletes that attend Training Camp. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What age groups attend Development Camp?
A: Only the Girls' Select and Girls' Youth will have Development Camp and Training Camp spots available. For all other age groups, we will select athletes for Training Camp spots only. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What teams will the Florida Region be fielding this year?
A: We will have six teams total and each team will field 12 athletes.
-Girls' International Youth (Born 2000 or 2001)
-Girls' National Youth (Born 2000 or 2001)
-Girls' National Select (Born 2002 or 2003)
-Girls' Future Select (Born 2004 and After)
-Boys' National Youth (Born 1999 and After)
-Boys' Regional Youth (Born 1999 and After)
Q: Once the team is selected, will there be practice?
A: Athlete attendance is required July 16-22, 2017. There will be no other practices outside of this time frame.
DEVELOPMENT CAMP, TRAINING CAMP, and HP CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Q: What are the program guidelines?
A: CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Q: Are parents able to "check-out" an athlete?
A: Team Florida will remain together as a team throughout the duration of the event. Parents are welcome at attend the matches as spectators. Coaches/athletes will plan a team dinner each night. Coaches/athletes will communicate dinner information to the parents and the parents may join if they wish.
Q: How much money should an athlete bring for dinner?
A: We suggest each athlete has $20-$25 each night for dinner. There are many options in walking distance from the hotel.
Q: What time will athletes be done on Saturday, July 22nd?
A: We will communicate each team's final match schedule as far in advanced as possible. Parents will have a 90 minute window to pick up the athlete, based on the time the team's final match ends. If another parent will be transporting your athlete, you must provide a written note to the athlete's coaching staff.
Q: Is there an emergency phone number available for parents to call?
A: Please use (352) 989-6535 in the event of an EMERGENCY.
Q: What gear is being provided and what gear do athletes need to bring themselves?
A: Team Florida will be providing:
Other items to pack:
Please find a list of frequently asked questions below. Continue to check this section for additional questions being added.
GENERAL TEAM FLORIDA INDOOR HP ALL-STARS PROGRAM QUESTIONS
Q: How much does the Team Florida program cost?
A: The tryout fee is $65. Then, depending on the age group, athletes may be invited to Development Camp ($250) or Training Camp ($300). If an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $700. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What notarized medical release form is accepted?
A: Athletes may bring a current season notarized medical release form that has been copied or may fill out another one. There will be a notary present for those who do not have one, but the parent must be present to sign the form. Here is a link to the form (CLICK HERE).
Q: What is the progression?
A: Athletes will attend a tryout during January, February or March. Once tryouts are completed, the Florida Region will post camp selections by mid-April. Depending on the age group, athletes may be invited to Development Camp or Training Camp. Final team selections will be made from the athletes that attend Training Camp. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What age groups attend Development Camp?
A: Only the Girls' Select and Girls' Youth will have Development Camp and Training Camp spots available. For all other age groups, we will select athletes for Training Camp spots only. Please visit the Development Camp and Training Camp website for more information about the camps (CLICK HERE).
Q: What teams will the Florida Region be fielding this year?
A: We will have six teams total and each team will field 12 athletes.
-Girls' International Youth (Born 2000 or 2001)
-Girls' National Youth (Born 2000 or 2001)
-Girls' National Select (Born 2002 or 2003)
-Girls' Future Select (Born 2004 and After)
-Boys' National Youth (Born 1999 and After)
-Boys' Regional Youth (Born 1999 and After)
Q: Once the team is selected, will there be practice?
A: Athlete attendance is required July 16-22, 2017. There will be no other practices outside of this time frame.
DEVELOPMENT CAMP, TRAINING CAMP, and HP CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Q: What are the program guidelines?
A: CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Q: Are parents able to "check-out" an athlete?
A: Team Florida will remain together as a team throughout the duration of the event. Parents are welcome at attend the matches as spectators. Coaches/athletes will plan a team dinner each night. Coaches/athletes will communicate dinner information to the parents and the parents may join if they wish.
Q: How much money should an athlete bring for dinner?
A: We suggest each athlete has $20-$25 each night for dinner. There are many options in walking distance from the hotel.
Q: What time will athletes be done on Saturday, July 22nd?
A: We will communicate each team's final match schedule as far in advanced as possible. Parents will have a 90 minute window to pick up the athlete, based on the time the team's final match ends. If another parent will be transporting your athlete, you must provide a written note to the athlete's coaching staff.
Q: Is there an emergency phone number available for parents to call?
A: Please use (352) 989-6535 in the event of an EMERGENCY.
Q: What gear is being provided and what gear do athletes need to bring themselves?
A: Team Florida will be providing:
- Two jerseys
- Two pairs of shorts/spandex
- Warm up jacket + pants
- Socks
- Knee pads
- Sneakers
- Backpack
Other items to pack:
- Team Florida red and navy shirts provided at Team Florida Indoor HP Training Camp
- Undergarments to sustain the duration of the event
- All medical prescriptions necessary (including glasses/contacts)
- Pajamas, clothes for dinner (please be sure all athletes pack items that are in good taste and present an appearance that positively represents Team Florida)
- Khaki bottoms for the Opening Ceremony, athletes are allowed to wear pants, capris, or shorts. If the athlete will be wearing shorts, please make sure they are of adequate length, no short shorts permitted.
- Toiletries
