Volleyball Team Camp FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Florida Volleyball Team 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 July 5 for Team Camp Orange and July 11 for Team Camp Blue.
  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 completed within one year of the last day of your camper’s UF camp session.  Physicals should be uploaded to your online account by July 5 for Team Camp Orange and July 11 for Team Camp Blue. If you are unable to upload your physical, please email a scanned version to volleyballcamp@gators.ufl.edu or by faxing it to 352-375-7807.
      • Team Camp Orange:  Physicals performed on or after July 20, 2024
      • Team Camp Blue:  Physicals performed on or after July 27, 2024
  1. Does each player need medical insurance to attend camp?
    • Each player must have medical insurance.  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. When do we need to be there?
    • Registration is from 2:00pm-4:00pm.Pre-assigned team practice will take place from 3:00 pm-5:30 pm.Your High School Coach will be notified prior to camp as to the assigned practice time.This practice session is very important to our staff: please make every effort to attend your practice session.
  2. 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.
  1. Do I need to provide a rooming list?
    • Yes.  A team rooming list is needed by July 7, 2025.  A “Team Room List” form will be sent to the team representative/coach after registering. 
  1. May I bring payment to registration?
    • By UF policy, camp payments must be received PRIOR to the start of camp and MUST be made online.  If you are a high school coach wishing to pay by school check, we MUST receive your check by July 7, 2025
  1. How do I handle my team’s key deposit?
    • There is no key deposit.  If a key is lost or not returned at check-out on the last day of camp, there is a $60.00 fee for a lost hard key and a $30.00 fee for a lost access card.
  1. Can I be employed as a University of Florida camp staff for the team camp? 
    • YES. A High School coach can be hired to work with his/her own team and be paid for doing so.  However, in order to be a paid employee, a coach must complete all camp staff paperwork including a background check with fingerprinting.  If the required UAA paperwork is not complete ONE MONTH prior to camp, the coach will NOT be allowed to be a Florida Volleyball Camp Staff member and a coach will be assigned to your team.  If you are interested, please email us at Volleyballcamp@gators.ufl.edu
  1. How many players must we have to participate in team camp?
    • We ask for a minimum of 8 players per team and suggest a maximum of 12 players.Each team needs at least one coach.Please let us know how many coaches will be present for each session BEFORE you arrive.One head coach per team is provided with free housing and meals during camp. Additional coaches must pay to cover costs.
      • Resident Coach (Needing Dorm) = $150
      • Day Coach (No Dorm, No Breakfast) = $85
  1. We want to bring our team in the night before.  Can we stay in the dorms? 
    • Yes. However, you must let us know in advance by July 1, 2025.  The cost for the extra night in the dorm is $135.00 per player (excluding coaches) and includes housing and three meals (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch).
  1. What are the High School coaches’ responsibilities during camp?
  • Be present and in charge of team at all times
  • Escort team members between the dorm, gym and cafeteria
  • Ensure team is on time for each training session
  • Act as the primary contact for all team issues, schedule changes, etc.
  • Communicate with camper parents.  The team representative is the primary contact for parents if there is a camper emergency at home
  • Attend the coaches mingle meeting after the dinner break on Day 2
  • We would recommend attending the coaches’ clinic sessions conducted during camp
  • You will be asked to make all final team decisions (positions, starters, offense/defense used, etc.).  Your team will be assigned one of our camp staff members, unless you have been hired to work camp.  This person is to provide instruction and conduct drills.  Please use them as a source of information.  Their job is to make your team better.
  1. When will camp end?
    • The tournament concludes at 1:30pm with the awards ceremony immediately following.
  1. May parents watch?
    • Parents are welcome and encouraged to watch their children.  We request you sit and watch 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?
    • Competition format and court locations will be posted in the main lobby of the O’Dome before the start of each session.  
  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 in the dorm.
  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, spending money for camp store and pizza, backpack or bag.
  1. Will campers be able to purchase food besides the dining hall?
    • For overnight campers, pizza/snacks and beverages will be sold at the dorm following the evening session each night.
  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 with a limited number of items.  Items sold via the online camp store will NOT be for sale at the live camp store. 
  1. Refund Policy (as required by NCAA and the University Athletic Association)
  • $10 fee for switching camp sessions at any time (Orange Team Camp to Blue or Blue Team Camp to Orange)
  • $10 non-refundable fee for cancelling prior to
    • Camp Session:                                                               $10 Cancellation Through:
    • Orange Team Camp                                                      July 4, 2025
    • Blue Team Camp                                                           June 11, 2025                 
  • $100 non-refundable cancellation fee on or after
    • Camp Session:                                                               $100 Fee for Cancellations On or After:
    • Orange Team Camp                                                      July 5 – July 10, 2025
    • Blue Team Camp                                                           June 12 – July 18, 2025
  • No refunds can be issued for camper withdrawing once camp session starts
  • No refunds issued for missing part of camp
  • Camp credit cannot be issued in lieu of refund
  • Refunds are processed online by the camper/parent/guardian until the deadline passes.
    1. Refund requests after the deadline for medical cancellation must be made in writing to VolleyballCamp@gators.ufl.edu
  • Refunds will not be issued on or after dates listed below:
    • Camp Session:                                                               No Refund Permitted On or After:
    • Orange Team Camp                                                      July 12, 2025
    • Blue Team Camp                                                           July 19, 2025
Cancellations 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 the $10 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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