WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS YOU PREPARE FOR TEAM CAMP

WHAT TO BRING We suggest each camper bring these items to camp: towels, pillow, sheets (twin XL) and a  blanket or sleeping bag, (all rooms are air-conditioned), soccer cleats & flat athletic shoes, shin guards, swimsuit, pajamas, sunscreen, toiletries, alarm clock and enough shirts, shorts and socks for 3 training sessions a day.  Also bring a bag to carry shoes & ball to and from the fields.   Campers will have access to laundry facilities. Each camper should bring a ball to camp. If you don’t own one, you may purchase a Nike ball for $25 at camp.

CHECK-IN From 2:00 – 2:30 pm on Sunday at Blazer Residence Hall on the UAB Campus, 16th Street South & 9th Ave South.  If you know prior to Sunday that you will be arriving late for registration please call (205) 870-0194 to let us know. The first camp meeting will be at 3 pm Sunday with the first training session following immediately after at 3:30pm. Dinner will be the first meal served.

CHECKOUT Wednesday noon. Breakfast will be the last meal served on Wednesday.

DIRECTIONS (GPS address:  Blazer Hall, 920 16th Street South, Birmingham AL 35205)  FROM 65 NORTHBOUND – take the University Blvd. exit, turn right onto 16th Street. Blazer Hall is on your right between 9th and 10th Avenue South. FROM 65 SOUTHBOUND – take the 4th Ave South exit, turn right onto 13th Street South, go 4 blocks and turn left onto University Blvd (8th Ave), to 3 blocks and turn right onto 16th Street South. Blazer Hall is on your right between 9th and 10th Avenue South.

ROOMMATES Team campers will be housed in the brand new Blazer Hall on the UAB Campus. Campers will be housed in 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suites, with 2 beds in each bedroom.  Team Coach and Administrators are asked to provide a rooming list.

INSURANCE Parents must provide primary health insurance for their sons. The UAB Soccer Camp will carry only a supplemental accident and health policy.

HEALTH INFORMATION Campers should be in good physical condition and in good health to attend camp. Trainers will be at registration to discuss any health condition that may require attention during the week. Campers should break in new shoes before attending camp to avoid blisters and discomfort during the week.

CAMP STORE Food, drink and novelty items will be sold at the camp store. Pizza will also be available as an evening snack. The store will also cash traveler’s checks.

SPENDING MONEY Average money per camper is around $20. It will be the camper’s responsibility for handling their spending money and providing a safe place for it. We strongly recommend using TRAVELER’S CHECKS. Traveler’s checks may be cashed at the Camp Store. A camp bank will not be provided.

SWIMMING Campers will have some free time during the week to swim in the new recreation center pool.

CONTACTING CAMPERS DURING THE WEEK To leave messages for your son or in an emergency please call (205) 870-0194.

ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION Please notify the camp as soon as possible if individual team camps cannot attend.  The Team Cancellation Policy will apply if the entire team cancels or the number attending goes below 13.

QUESTIONS Call (205) 870-0194 or email info@uabsoccercamp.com