Florida Gator Camps and Clinics
2013 Billy Donovan Basketball Camps
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Individual / Little Gator Camp
Individual Camp
Sunday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
General Information
Eligibility: Open to all boys ages 10-18 (Elementary-High School Only)
Check-In: SUNDAY June 9 beginning at 1:15 p.m. at Gate 1 of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Camp begins promptly at 3:00 p.m.
- Overnight Campers: Check-In from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Day Campers: Check-In from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Check-Out: Awards Ceremony begins at 12:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY June 12. Campers will be dismissed immediately following the ceremony and overnight campers will check out of the dorms.
Tuition:
Early registration (prior to May 20th, 2013)
$440 for all overnight campers
$350 for all day campers
Late Registration (May 20th, 2013 and later)
$465 for all overnight campers
$375 for all day campers
Camp Highlights:
- Speakers such as Assistant Gator Coaches and former Gator players
- Outstanding camp staff including some current Gator players
- Team and individual competitions
- Guest lectures and demonstrations
- Contests: 1-on-1, “Hot Shot”, “Knockout” “Money Ball,” and more!
- Stations: “Drills for Skills”
- 5-on-5 games including bracket-style tournament
- Gator Basketball T-Shirt
- Three “all-you-can-eat” meals a day
- Certified trainers on duty at all times
Additional Information
DORM INFORMATION
The University Athletic Association policy allows overnight accommodations ONLY for campers entering the 9th grade or above for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Additional housing options will be available shortly. Please check back for more information in the coming weeks.
REFUNDS
$100 of the camp tuition is non-refundable regardless of the date of cancellation. A camper may cancel his registration up to two weeks prior to his camp session and receive a refund of all except for the $100 non-refundable deposit. If a camper cancels after May 20th, the entire camp tuition is forfeited.
If a camper is unable to participate for a medical reason a full refund is available only with a doctor’s note provided. Full refunds for medical reasons are available regardless of when we are notified.
Full refunds will be made on a case by case basis (at the camps discretion) only for extenuating circumstances (i.e. injuries, death in the family, etc.).
DISCOUNTS
Families with more than one camper are eligible for a $25 discount for the 2nd and 3rd campers. No camper is entitled to multiple discounts per session.
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS (9th-12th graders only)
Overnight campers will stay in on-campus, air-conditioned dorms. Room assignments will be made before check-in with consideration given to roommate requests made on camper applications. Rooms are double occupancy. Requests must be received no less than 2 weeks prior to the start of camp, after which campers will be roomed with other campers their age.
WHAT TO BRING (Overnight Campers)
Blanket, pillow, twin size sheets or sleeping bag for dorm bed, toiletries, and towels. Four day supply of gym shorts, t-shirts, socks, underwear and basketball shoes. Do NOT wear jewelry and/or hats to camp! It is not recommended that campers bring cell phones, iPods, etc. to camp. Should you choose to bring them, these items should be left locked in the camper's dorm room. The camp is not responsible for lost items. If your camper chooses to carry a bag around to gyms, please make sure the bag is clearly identifiable, each camper is responsible for their own belongings.
DAY CAMPER INFORMATION
All day campers should arrive by 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. They should be picked up by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Pick up & drop off for day campers will be at Gate 3.
MEALS
Well balanced, appetizing meals will be provided in our all-you-can-eat-cafeteria (Day campers will receive lunch and dinner only).
PIZZA
Pizza will be available each evening at the end of camp.
TRANSPORTATION
Campers traveling to Gainesville by air or bus should plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of camp and depart after 2:00 p.m. (camp closing ceremony will begin at noon) on the final day of camp. Transportation to and from Gainesville Regional Airport or the bus station can be provided by camp staff upon request. Please send a copy of the travel itinerary before arrival into Gainesville. For campers needing transportation the basketball office must be notified a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of any needs. The cost for this service is $20 cash each way. Contact us at (352) 375-4683 x4201 for more information.
TEAMS
Campers are placed on teams according to age, size and ability. Our priority in forming teams is to have balanced competition. Therefore, we cannot honor team assignment requests. In some cases, players are “traded” from their original team assignment to better balance the competition.
HEALTH AND CAMP SAFETY
All participants MUST have:
- Signed parent waiver of liability
- Copy of physical from within the last calendar year (physicians signature on waiver is acceptable in lieu of a copy of the physical)
- Insurance information on file
Our main objective is the safety of each camper. We have hired licensed collegiate trainers on duty at all times to attend to the injuries and welfare of our campers. Campers will not be allowed to participate without all 3 of the above requirements.
APPLYING TO BILLY DONOVAN BASKETBALL CAMP
- Apply online using the link at the top of this page.
- Download and fill out the parental & physicians waiver and return to the Florida basketball office at:
Men’s Basketball Camp, PO Box 14485, Gainesville, FL 32604, by fax at (352) 377-8483 or by email to mbasketballmail [at] gators.ufl.edu
- When you have been accepted to the Billy Donovan Basketball Camp, you will receive confirmation via e-mail with further instructions.
Little Gator Day Camp
Sunday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
General Information
Eligibility: Open to all boys ages 8-10 only
Check-In: SUNDAY June 9 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Gate 1 of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Camp begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Check-Out: Awards Ceremony begins at 12:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY June 12, 2013. Campers will check out immediately following the ceremony.
Tuition:
Early Registration (prior to May 20, 2013)
$225
Late Registration (May 20, 2013 or later)
$250
Camp Highlights:
- Speakers such as Assistant Gator Coaches and former Gator players
- Outstanding camp staff including some current Gator players
- Team and individual competitions
- Guest lectures and demonstrations
- Contests: 1-on-1, “Hot Shot”, “Knockout” “Money Ball,” and more!
- Stations: “Drills for Skills”
- 5-on-5 games including bracket-style tournament
- Gator Basketball T-Shirt
- Certified trainers on duty at all times
REFUNDS
$100 of the camp tuition is non-refundable regardless of the date of cancellation. A camper may cancel his registration up to two weeks prior to his camp session and receive a refund of all except for the $100 non-refundable deposit. If a camper cancels after May 20th, the entire camp tuition is forfeited.
If a camper is unable to participate for a medical reason a full refund is available only with a doctor’s note provided. Full refunds for medical reasons are available regardless of when we are notified.
Full refunds will be made on a case by case basis (at the camps discretion) only for extenuating circumstances (i.e. injuries, death in the family, etc.).
DISCOUNTS
Families with more than one camper are eligible for a $25 discount for the 2nd and 3rd campers. No camper is entitled to multiple discounts per session.
PICK UP / DROP OFF
All Little Gators should arrive by 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. They should be picked up by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Pick up & drop off for Little Gator campers will be at Gate 1.
MEALS
Little Gators will receive lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
TEAMS
Campers are placed on teams according to age, size and ability. Our priority in forming teams is to have balanced competition. Therefore, we cannot honor team assignment requests. In some cases, players are “traded” from their original team assignment to better balance the competition.
HEALTH AND CAMP SAFETY
All participants MUST have:
- Signed parent waiver of liability
- Copy of physical from within the last calendar year (physicians signature on waiver is acceptable in lieu of a copy of the physical)
- Insurance information on file
Our main objective is the safety of each camper. We have hired licensed collegiate trainers on duty at all times to attend to the injuries and welfare of our campers. Campers will not be allowed to participate without all 3 of the above requirements.
APPLYING TO BILLY DONOVAN BASKETBALL CAMP
- Apply online using the link at the top of this page.
- Download and fill out the parental & physicians waiverand return to the Florida basketball office at:
Men’s Basketball Camp, PO Box 14485, Gainesville, FL 32604, by fax at (352) 377-8483 or by email to mbasketballmail [at] gators.ufl.edu
- When you have been accepted to the Billy Donovan Basketball Camp, you will receive confirmation via e-mail with further instructions.
Team Camp
June 21-23, 2013
General Information
Tuition:
- $575 per team, if registered BY JUNE 7, 2013
- $675 per team, if registered AFTER JUNE 7, 2013
Eligibility:
Open to all boys with an organized basketball program (High School or AAU). Boys playing “up” with High School or AAU teams are eligible, but must at least be entering the 7th grade .
Important Information:
- All players must have a signed parent waiver and copy of school physical
- Games are played in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gator Practice Facility, Campus Recreation Centers and other local facilities
- A maximum of 15 players per team
- Games are officiated by FHSAA certified referees
- All games are regulation games (32 minutes) with clock being stopped
- Have a chance to coach your team under actual game situations
- Teams pay an entry fee and arrange their own accommodations (housing and meals)
Camp Features:
- Three competitive leagues: Large Varsity, Small Varsity and Junior Varsity
- Minimum of six games under actual game situations
- Teaching lectures from the Florida Basketball Staff
- Saturday: Evening social for coaches
- Sunday: Elimination tournament for all leagues
- Each coach and camper receives an official Florida Basketball Camp shirt
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be handled on a case by case basis at the discretion of the camp director. In the event that a team must cancel there will be a minimal non-refundable fee equal to the online processing fee. Any cancellations after June 7, 2013 will also include a $100 non-refundable fee.
Meal Options:
This is in addition to the team entry fee. Rate: $50 per person
All meals are located in the Gator Dining Corner. Meal tickets will be distributed at registration.
Meal Schedule
- Friday, June 21: Dinner
- Saturday, June 22: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sunday, June 23: Breakfast & Lunch
Housing
Please check the accommodations list for housing options.
APPLYING TO BILLY DONOVAN TEAM CAMP
- Apply online using the link at the top of this page.
- Please note that you will need to provide the number of players participating along with the Name, T-Shirt Size, Date of Birth and Grade (for fall 2013) for each player on your team.
- Download and fill out the parental & physicians waiverand return to the Florida basketball office at:
- Men’s Basketball Camp, PO Box 14485, Gainesville, FL 32604 or by fax at (352) 377-8483
- ·Waiver MUST be received for campers to be allowed to participate
- When you have been accepted to the Billy Donovan Basketball Camp, you will receive confirmation via e-mail with further instructions.
Youth Protection Training and Required Confirmation for Summer Camps (pdf)
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.
For camps occurring prior to May 1, 2013, UAA policy allows participation in overnight/resident camps only for campers currently in 9th grade or higher for the 2012-13 academic year. For camps occurring after May 1, 2013, UAA policy allows participation in overnight/resident camps only for campers that will be in 9th grade or higher for the 2013-14 academic year. Please refer to each sport's camp page for additional information.
