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TEAM FLORIDA PARENT INFO PAGE AND 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: FOR FEMALE ATHLETES: The tryout fee is $65. After the coaches have evaluated the tryout and tournament evaluations, they will select athletes to attend Selection Camp. Athletes must attend Selection Camp to be considered for a final spot on the Team Florida roster. Selection Camp is $250. Once an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $750. Please visit the Selection Camp website for more information about the camps. (CLICK HERE).
A: FOR MALE ATHLETES: Male athletes interested in being on the final team roster will attend an all-encompassing Team Florida Indoor HP All-Stars Boys' Tryout on June 11, 2021, cost is $65. This tryout will serve as the only route to being selected for the final roster and is mandatory to attend to make the final team. Once an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $750.
Q: What is the progression?
A: FOR FEMALE ATHLETES: Athletes will attend the single tryout in April. Once tryouts are completed, the Florida Region will post Selection Camp selections in May. Final team selections will be made from the athletes that attend Selection Camp. Please visit the Selection Camp website for more information about the camp (CLICK HERE).
A: FOR MALE ATHLETES: Male athletes interested in being on the final team roster will attend an all-encompassing Team Florida Indoor HP All-Stars Boys' Tryout on June 11, 2021. This tryout will serve as the only route to being selected for the final roster and is mandatory to attend to make the final team.
Q: What teams will the Florida Region be fielding this year?
A: We will have five teams total and each team will field 12 athletes.
-Girls' International Youth (Born in 2004 or 2005)
-Girls' International Select (Born in 2006 or 2007)
-Girls' Future Select (Born in 2008, 2009 or later)
-Boys' National Youth (Born 2003 or 2004)
-Boy's National Select (Born 2005 or later)
Q: Once the team is selected, will there be practice?
A: Athlete attendance is required during the entire duration of the USA Volleyball HP Championships, as well as 2-3 days prior for practice, a delegation meeting, and travel. As soon as USA Volleyball releases the date information, we will update our website. The event has historically been set during the second or third week in July.
Q: Are parents allowed to watch tryouts, camp, and the USAV HP Championships?
A: Yes, we welcome parents to attend any Team Florida tryout, camp and the USAV HP Championships as spectators.
SELECTION CAMP and HP CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Q: What are the program guidelines?
A: CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Q: What is the playing schedule?
A: Once available, the playing schedule will be live on AES (www.advancedeventsystems.com). There is also an AES app for your cell phone that you can use to track the schedule and results on your phone. When you get to the AES website/app you can find the schedule by going to SCHEDULES or SCHEDULES & RESULTS and then the event will be listed under the Current Tournaments/Current Events.
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: Can parents book at the same hotels?
A: Team Florida does not book a parent block at either property. Parents wishing to book hotel rooms can book rooms on their own or go through the tournament housing system. Linked will be provided once available.
Q: How do the hotel rooms for athletes work?
A: Athletes will be housed (4) to a room. Team Florida will assign the rooming list. Athletes are required to stay in the room assigned by the Florida Region. Athletes that are injured or sick are allowed to stay with a parent if discussed and approved by Team Florida coaches and staff. Athletes room costs are covered by Team Florida. Athletes will have a strict hotel curfew of 10PM each night. Coaches and Team Florida staff will chaperone the rooms. A coach or Team Florida staff member will be in the same floor and vicinity of the athletes' rooms. Athletes will be allowed access to the hotel phone for emergency calls to Team Florida coaches or staff.
Q: What gear is being provided and what gear do athletes need to bring themselves?
A: Team Florida will be providing the following gear, handed out at the Team Meeting:
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: FOR FEMALE ATHLETES: The tryout fee is $65. After the coaches have evaluated the tryout and tournament evaluations, they will select athletes to attend Selection Camp. Athletes must attend Selection Camp to be considered for a final spot on the Team Florida roster. Selection Camp is $250. Once an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $750. Please visit the Selection Camp website for more information about the camps. (CLICK HERE).
A: FOR MALE ATHLETES: Male athletes interested in being on the final team roster will attend an all-encompassing Team Florida Indoor HP All-Stars Boys' Tryout on June 11, 2021, cost is $65. This tryout will serve as the only route to being selected for the final roster and is mandatory to attend to make the final team. Once an athlete makes the final team, the team cost is $750.
Q: What is the progression?
A: FOR FEMALE ATHLETES: Athletes will attend the single tryout in April. Once tryouts are completed, the Florida Region will post Selection Camp selections in May. Final team selections will be made from the athletes that attend Selection Camp. Please visit the Selection Camp website for more information about the camp (CLICK HERE).
A: FOR MALE ATHLETES: Male athletes interested in being on the final team roster will attend an all-encompassing Team Florida Indoor HP All-Stars Boys' Tryout on June 11, 2021. This tryout will serve as the only route to being selected for the final roster and is mandatory to attend to make the final team.
Q: What teams will the Florida Region be fielding this year?
A: We will have five teams total and each team will field 12 athletes.
-Girls' International Youth (Born in 2004 or 2005)
-Girls' International Select (Born in 2006 or 2007)
-Girls' Future Select (Born in 2008, 2009 or later)
-Boys' National Youth (Born 2003 or 2004)
-Boy's National Select (Born 2005 or later)
Q: Once the team is selected, will there be practice?
A: Athlete attendance is required during the entire duration of the USA Volleyball HP Championships, as well as 2-3 days prior for practice, a delegation meeting, and travel. As soon as USA Volleyball releases the date information, we will update our website. The event has historically been set during the second or third week in July.
Q: Are parents allowed to watch tryouts, camp, and the USAV HP Championships?
A: Yes, we welcome parents to attend any Team Florida tryout, camp and the USAV HP Championships as spectators.
SELECTION CAMP and HP CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Q: What are the program guidelines?
A: CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Q: What is the playing schedule?
A: Once available, the playing schedule will be live on AES (www.advancedeventsystems.com). There is also an AES app for your cell phone that you can use to track the schedule and results on your phone. When you get to the AES website/app you can find the schedule by going to SCHEDULES or SCHEDULES & RESULTS and then the event will be listed under the Current Tournaments/Current Events.
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: Can parents book at the same hotels?
A: Team Florida does not book a parent block at either property. Parents wishing to book hotel rooms can book rooms on their own or go through the tournament housing system. Linked will be provided once available.
Q: How do the hotel rooms for athletes work?
A: Athletes will be housed (4) to a room. Team Florida will assign the rooming list. Athletes are required to stay in the room assigned by the Florida Region. Athletes that are injured or sick are allowed to stay with a parent if discussed and approved by Team Florida coaches and staff. Athletes room costs are covered by Team Florida. Athletes will have a strict hotel curfew of 10PM each night. Coaches and Team Florida staff will chaperone the rooms. A coach or Team Florida staff member will be in the same floor and vicinity of the athletes' rooms. Athletes will be allowed access to the hotel phone for emergency calls to Team Florida coaches or staff.
Q: What gear is being provided and what gear do athletes need to bring themselves?
A: Team Florida will be providing the following gear, handed out at the Team Meeting:
- Two jerseys
- Two pairs of shorts/spandex
- Two Team Florida t-shirts
- Warm up jacket + pants
- Socks
- Knee pads
- Sneakers
- Backpack
Other items to pack:
- Undergarments to sustain the duration of the event. Undergarments will not be laundered.
- All medical prescriptions necessary (including glasses/contacts)
- Please have the athlete bring proof of their date of birth. This will need to be placed in their backpacks at all times. Examples include: Copy of their birth certificate, copy of their driver’s license, copy of their passport, or copy of any government issued ID.
- 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)
- $20-$25 each night for dinner
- Toiletries
High PERFORMANCE TEAM COST BREAKDOWN
Program |
Program Cost |
Program Inclusions |
Team Florida Indoor HP All-Stars |
$750 |
Round trip flight to HP Championships, catered breakfast and lunch while attending HP Championships, daily snacks, lodging (7 nights), uniforms, laundry, tournament entry, coaching, administration, team licensed massage therapist, SpikeNet media team |
USA Volleyball High Performance (A1 Program) |
$1,450 (2019) |
Lodging (10 nights), catered breakfast, uniforms, tournament entry, coaching, administration |
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