Volleyball College Prep Camp FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Florida Volleyball College Prep Camp 
 

  1. What forms must each player upload for camp participation? 
    • Physical performed within one year of the end of camp (or signed Physician’s Statement) by May 27. 
  1. How do I upload a physical to my online account?
    • When registering for camp, you will automatically create an online account with the email address you enter. Once you have completed the camp registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link on the top right of email. Click the link that says “Manage your online account.” Enter your email address and password to log on to online account. To upload physical or physician’s statement, click “Upload Form” blue button.
    • We only accept a physical that has been completed within one year of the last day of your camp session.  Physicals should be uploaded to your online account by May 27  If you are unable to upload your physical, please email a scanned version to volleyballcamp@gators.ufl.edu or fax to 352-375-7807.
    • College Prep:  Physicals performed on or after June 11, 2024
  1. Do I need medical insurance to attend camp? 
    • Campers must have medical insurance.  The camp carries an EXCESS medical insurance policy to cover medical expenses for injuries/accidents which occur in the course of camp activities.  Medical expenses, including any deductibles, which are declined for payment through the camper’s personal insurance and/or through the excess policy become the personal responsibility of the camper’s parents/guardians.
  1. Can players submit a doctor’s signature instead of a current physical? 
    • Yes. We will only accept a doctor’s signature of release on our Physician’s Statement form linked in your confirmation email after completing online camp registration.
  1. Where is check-in/registration?  
    • Check-in/registration takes place in the main lobby of the Exactech Arena (O’Dome) - 250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611.  The lobby is located directly across Gale Lemerand Drive from the Ben Hill Griffin Football Stadium.
    • Parking restrictions are lifted on campus during the weekends.  We recommend you park in the Exactech Arena/O’Dome Gate 1 parking lot or garage.  This is the closest parking lot to camp registration.  Please note street parking on campus is never legal.
  1. Where is check-in and check-out for day campers?    
    • Check-in and check-out each day for day takes place in the main lobby of the O’Dome.                                                                                     
  1. May parents watch? 
    • Parents are welcome and encouraged to watch their children.We request you sit in the designated sections for viewing in the facilities.If a facility does not have a designated section to watch, feel free to sit in any area that won’t be disruptive to camp activity.
  1. How do I find my daughter’s court when I come to watch her at camp? 
    • Campers will be organized by their court coach’s name.  A list of all campers, their court coach and training location by session will be posted in the main lobby of the O’Dome before the start of each session.
  1. Can a camper be picked up by someone besides a camper’s parent? ????
    • Yes. A parent may provide the name of a designationed adult via the ONLINE registration process. Parent or designated adult will be allowed to sign camper out at the end of the day with proper photo ID
    • If you need to make additions or changes to your approved pick-up list, those must be made in writing to VolleyballCamp@gators.ufl.edu.
  1. What is the difference between overnight and day campers? 
    • Both campers will receive the exact same instruction. Overnight campers stay overnight at the camp dorm and receive all meals during camp. Day campers do not stay in the camp dorm. Day campers participate in all camp activities and meals except breakfast each day. Housing, breakfast and transportation to and from camp each day are the responsibility of day campers.
  1. Who can stay in the dorm? 
    • UAA Policy allows only those campers 13 years or older by the start of camp to stay overnight in the camp dorm.
  1. Can I request a roommate? 
    • You can make a request for one roommate (rooms are double occupancy only).  Every reasonable effort is made to accommodate all roommate requests.  Roommate requests must match to ensure your request be fulfilled. 
  1. What should a camper bring to camp with them?
    • Overnight Campers - towels, bedding (twin-size sheets, blanket, pillow or sleeping bag), alarm clock, toiletries, and pajamas.
    •  Everyone – T-shirts, shorts, volleyball shoes, socks, knee pads, casual shoes, UMBRELLA, and spending money.
  1. Is a deposit required for the dorm key? 
    • There is no key deposit.  If a key is lost or not returned at check-out on the last day of camp, there will be a $60.00 fee for a lost hard key and a $30.00 fee for a lost access card/fob.
  1. Is there supervision in the dorms? 
    • Camp staff stays in the dorms along with the Dorm Director and Athletic Trainer.  Each night at 11:00pm the staff makes rounds to be sure campers are in their assigned room and provide any help needed.  The University of Florida Housing Office also provides 24-hour security.
  1. Will campers be able to purchase food besides the dining hall? 
    • For overnight campers, pizza and beverages will be sold at the dorm following the evening session.
  1. Will campers be able to purchase Florida Volleyball Camp attire?
    • The Florida Volleyball Camp online store is part of your check-out process when registering for camp.  The merchandise available in the online store will NOT be available for purchase at camp.
    • Florida Volleyball Camp merchandise will also be available for purchase at a “live camp store”.  This live camp store will open ONLY at camp registration and check-out and will have limited number of items.  Items sold in the online camp store will NOT be for sale at the live camp store. 
  1. Is transportation from local airports available?
    • If you need transportation to and from Gainesville Airport (GNV), reservations must be made by May 20, 2025.
    • Roundtrip cost per camper: $40.00
  1. Refund Policy (as required by NCAA and the University Athletic Association)
    • $100 non-refundable fee
    • No refunds can be issued for camper withdrawing once camp session starts
    • All requests for cancellation/refund/pro-rate must be made IN WRITING to VolleyballCamp@gators.ufl.edu
      1. Pro-rated half rate for missing one day of camp.
      2. No dorm when pro-rating the camp.
      3. All requests for pro-rated rate must be made in writing on or before 11:59pm, Monday, June 2, 2025.
    • Camp credit cannot be issued in lieu of refund
    • Refunds will not be issued on or after dates listed below:
Camp Session: College Prep Camp  
No Refunds Permitted On or After:  June 3, 2025
 
Cancelations due to injury with medical documentation provided by a physician prior to the start of the camp session, stating that the camper is unable to participate will be refunded minus a $100 non-refundable fee.  There will be no partial refund for unscheduled cancellation of a camp session/day after the camp has started.
 
NOTE:  Approval from the University Athletic Association Compliance office is required before refund is issued.

Per NCAA rules, all sport camps and clinics conducted by The University of Florida Athletic Association are open to any and all entrants and enrollment is only limited based on age, grade level, gender, and/or number restrictions as specified by each camp.

  • All campers are required to provide a Waiver of liability/Hold Harmless Agreement.
  • All campers are required to provide a physician's statement. A copy of a physical completed within one year prior to camp is acceptable in lieu of physician's signature.
  • All campers are required to have medical insurance.

UAA policy allows participation in overnight/resident camps only for campers that are 13 years old by the start of camp. Please refer to each sport's camp page for additional information.

As camps are open to the public, there could be on-site photography or video by parents, guardians or visitors.

Refunds may be granted in extreme circumstances with approval from the camp director and compliance office. If the UAA cancels a camp for any reason, the camp is only responsible for a refund of fees paid to the camp as part of registration.

Only parents or legal guardians may provide personally identifiable information through the University of Florida websites.

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