Frequently Asked Questions - Florida State

What should I bring to Camp?

(Please remember that this is suggested and you can adjust to your own personal needs)

Ø      12 pairs of sweat socks

Ø      1 pair of good basketball sneakers

Ø      7 t-shirts (one mostly white or white t-shirt for the playoffs)

Ø      5 pairs of shorts

Ø      1 sweat suit or sweat shirt

Ø      3 towels

Ø      1 blanket or sleeping bag

Ø      2 sheets

Ø      1 pillow and pillow case

Ø      Toiletries

Ø      DO NOT bring:

o       Your own basketball; we have plenty of our own for camp

o       Non-essential electronics or other valuables (jewelry, etc)

What time should I arrive at Camp?

You should try to arrive between 2pm and 4pm. This arrival time will enable you to:

a. Check–In (in the lobby of TBA-week 1 and Seminole Oaks-week 2)

b. Receive room and league assignment

c. Stow your gear in your room

d. Change into basketball clothing

e. Familiarize yourself with the facility

Please Note: the first meal of the day will be dinner so please either pack a lunch or eat before arriving at camp.

What is needed at Check-In?

Each camper will need a $50 room and key deposit, which is refundable at the conclusion of the session when the key is returned and there is no damage to the room. Also, any money or valuables that you wish to store in to the Canteen should be brought to Check-In.

Any tuition that is owed will be collected at Check-In and must be paid in Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card. No checks will be accepted.

What are the camp dates?

Traditional Camp

June 15-19 Camp Cost: $525

August 2-6 Camp Cost: $525

What Transportation is Available?

We provide a shuttle service to and from Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH), and the Tallahassee Bus Station. Our shuttle will pick up between Noon and 4 pm on check-in day. It costs $40.

Once at the airport, please wait in the baggage claim area, inside the airport. At the bus station, please wait inside the main terminal for a Five-Star Representative.  To take our shuttle back to the airport/ bus/train station, please schedule your departure after 3pm on the last day of camp.

Please E-mail your travel plans to travel@five-starbasketball.com or call the office with your travel plans to reserve you place on the free shuttle. Please include your

a. Flight/ bus/ train number

b. arrival time

c. contact information (such as a cell phone # that you will be traveling with or a parents #)

d. departure information.

Please Note – if the camper is traveling as an UNACCOMPANIED MINOR, please notify use immediately. We will let know what name to put down as the person receiving your child. There is a $40 fee for this service. Please realize that your child is very important to us and we will make every attempt to pick him up on time.

Can I Arrive a day Early or Stay a day Late?

We are unable to accommodate anyone arriving a day early or staying a day late at this facility.

When Does Camp End?

Camp ends after the Awards Ceremony (approximately 11:30 am on the last day of camp). Check-Out will begin approximately 11 am in the Lobby of each respective dorm. Each camper will turn in his key.  He will then receive his room & key deposit, and any canteen money and valuables he turned in will be returned. All camp transportation will leave from here following the awards ceremony.

What are the Driving Directions to Camp?

These are direction to the campus of Florida State University. We also provide the address to Seminole Oaks, where Check-In will take place; you can then attain directions using an internet service like Yahoo maps, Google maps, Expedia etc. or a service like AAA.

To Seminole Oaks:

700 North Woodward Ave
Tallahassee FL 32304

http://www.seminoleoaks.com/

To FSU campus:

http://www.fsu.edu/~visitor/directions.html

From Tallahassee Regional Airport:

Leaving the airport, turn left onto Capital Circle. Drive 3.4 miles to Highway 20/Highway 366 (Blountstown Hwy.) and turn right. After turning right, stay in the right lane, going straight on Highway 366 (Pensacola Street.) DO NOT TURN LEFT onto Highway 20. Go straight (east) on Pensacola Street for 2.7 miles and turn right onto Stadium Drive. At the next traffic light, turn left on Hendry Street, then right onto Champions Way at the stop sign. (You are now in the stadium parking area.) Turn right at the second parking lot entrance on your right, then left into Visitor Parking. (To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure to drive through the gates next to the grey parking booth; other entrances lead to student and faculty lots.) To locate the Visitor Center, look for "Unconquered," the large bronze horse and rider on Champions Way. Use the large glass entrance across the street from it. The Visitor Center is the first office on the left, on the first floor.

TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 10:

Take Exit 192, which will put you on US Highway 90. Drive about 7.3 miles east on Highway 90 and turn right onto Ocala Road. Drive about 0.5 miles south on Ocala Road to Pensacola Street, and turn left. Drive about 0.7 miles east on Pensacola Street to Stadium Drive and turn right onto Stadium Drive. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Hendry Street, then right onto Champions Way at the stop sign. (You are now in the stadium parking area.) Turn right at the second parking lot entrance on your right, then left into Visitor Parking. (To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure to drive through the gates next to the grey parking booth; other entrances lead to student and faculty lots.) To locate the Visitor Center, look for “Unconquered,” the large bronze horse and rider on Champions Way. Use the large glass entrance across the street from it. The Visitor Center is the first office on the left, on the first floor.

TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10 (From I-75 or I-95):

Take Exit 209A, which will put you on US Highway 90, still traveling west. Continue on Highway 90 (also called Tennessee St.) for another 8 miles and turn left onto Monroe Street (Highway 27). Drive 3 to 4 blocks south on Monroe and turn right onto College Avenue. Go west on College until it ends (about half a mile) and turn left onto Copeland Street. Drive two blocks south on Copeland and turn right onto Pensacola Street. Go west on Pensacola about half a mile and turn left onto Stadium Drive. (The University Center (Doak Campbell Stadium) is on your right.) Following Stadium around to the right, drive half a mile and turn right onto Hendry Street. Turn right again at the stop sign. (You are now in the stadium parking area.) Turn into the second parking lot entrance on your right, then left into Visitor Parking. (To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure to drive through the gates next to the grey parking booth; other entrances lead to student and faculty lots.) To locate the Visitor Center, look for “Unconquered,” the large bronze horse and rider on Champions Way. Use the large glass entrance across the street from it. The Visitor Center is the first office on the left, on the first floor.

TRAVELING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 319 (THOMASVILLE ROAD):

As you approach Tallahassee, Highway 319 becomes Thomasville Road. When you pass Killearney Way/Maclay Blvd., stay to the right, on Thomasville Road. (Do not follow Highway 319 as it veers left onto Capital Circle.) After you cross under Interstate 10, stay on Thomasville Road for about 4 miles and turn left onto Monroe St. (US Highway 27). Continue south about 6 blocks to College Avenue and turn right. Take College west until it ends (about half a mile) and turn left onto Copeland Street. Drive two blocks south on Copeland and turn right onto Pensacola St. Go west on Pensacola about half a mile and turn left onto Stadium Drive. (The University Center (Doak Campbell Stadium) is on your right.) Following Stadium around to the right, drive half a mile and turn right onto Hendry Street. Turn right again at the stop sign. (You are now in the stadium parking area.) Turn right at the second parking lot entrance on your right, then left into Visitor Parking. (To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure to drive through the gates next to the grey parking booth; other entrances lead to student and faculty lots.) To locate the Visitor Center, look for “Unconquered,” the large bronze horse and rider on Champions Way. Use the large glass entrance across the street from it. The Visitor Center is the first office on the left, on the first floor.

TRAVELING WEST/NORTH ON US HIGHWAY 27 (APALACHEE PARKWAY):

Apalachee Parkway ends at the Capital Building. Get into the inside right turn lane there, and turn right onto Monroe Street. Get into the inside left lane immediately. Turn left onto Jefferson Street. Stay on Jefferson as it curves to the left and becomes Pensacola Street. Drive about 8 blocks west on Pensacola and turn left onto Stadium Drive. (The University Center (Doak Campbell Stadium) is on your right.) Following Stadium around to the right, drive half a mile and turn right onto Hendry Street. Turn right again at the stop sign. (You are now in the stadium parking area.) Turn into the second parking lot entrance on your right, then left into Visitor Parking. (To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure to drive through the gates next to the grey parking booth; other entrances lead to student and faculty lots.) To locate the Visitor Center, look for “Unconquered,” the large bronze horse and rider on Champions Way. Use the large glass entrance across the street from it. The Visitor Center is the first office on the left, on the first floor.

TRAVELING SOUTH ON US HIGHWAY 27 (NORTH MONROE STREET):

What is the Canteen?

The canteen is a physical store on the second floor of each dorm which sells Five-Star gear, snacks and drinks. The canteen is also a service that is provided to the campers, similar to a debt or credit account. When you arrive on campus you will be asked if you want to deposit any money in the canteen. Whatever amount you wish to deposit will become the amount of credit you have in the store. The canteen can also be used to purchase items forgotten at home (toothbrush, soap etc.) because the canteen staff will go into town each day to purchase these requested items. At the end of camp, any unspent money will be returned to you in full.

Why should I put my money in the Canteen?

If you hold your money and wish to make cash purchases you can but at your own risk. Any money you lose or that is potentially stolen (left your door unlocked, etc) cannot be replaced. The money you put into account cannot be lost or stolen. In fact you can store your money with us and not spend any and have it all returned at the end. The Canteen will also hold on to any valuables such as plane tickets, I-pods, jewelry etc.

What is a Typical Day Like?

Our normal full camp day begins with a 7:30 wake up and normally runs until about 11pm.

Opening Day

Check-in

Attendance/Organization of Leagues

Dinner

Tryouts/Five-Star Fast Break Station

Tryouts/Five-Star Fast Break Station

Orientation

Canteen/Lights Out

Day 2

Wakeup

Morning Workout

Breakfast

Stations

Games/Team Practice

Lunch

Games/Team Practice

Games/Station 13

Games Station 13

Dinner

Games/Station 13

Games/Free Throw Shooting Contest

No Dribble Tournament

Day 3

Wakeup

Morning Workout

Breakfast

Stations

Games/Recruiting Seminar/Station 13

Lunch

Games/Recruiting Seminar/Station 13

Games/Recruiting Seminar/Station 13

Games/Free Throw Contest

Dinner

Games

Games

Night Stations

Day 4

Wakeup

Morning Workout

Breakfast

Stations

Playoff Games/Station 13/One-On-One Tournament

Lunch

Playoff Games/Station 13/One-On-One Tournament

Guest Lecture Spot

Playoff Games/Station 13/One-On-One Tournament

Dinner

Championship Games/Evaluation Games

NIT/NCAA All-Star Games

NBA All-Star Games

Canteen/Lights Out

Day 5

Wakeup

Pack-up

Breakfast

3-on-3 Tournament

Awards

Checkout

When is the Deposit Due?

A deposit of $100 (minimum) is due with an application in order to reserve a spot.

When is the Balance Due?

The balance of the tuition is due 45 days prior to the first day of that camp.

Please Note – a reminder will NOT be sent out 45 days prior so please mark your calendar with the due date.

What is including in the camp cost?

That price includes room, board, meals, tuition and Accident and Injury Insurance over and above campers’ family policy coverage. Campers will also receive a t-shirt and other give-away's.

The tuition does not cover the room & key deposit ($50).

What is your refund policy?

DEPOSIT is refundable for each session only up to the due date for the balance of payment (45 days prior to camp), less a $50 administrative fee charged to ALL cancellations. Cancellations made 30 days prior to camp (if fully paid) will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made between 29-15 days prior to camp (if fully paid) will receive a 75% credit for 2009. Cancellations made between 14-2 days prior to camp will receive a 50% credit for 2009. No refunds or credits for any cancellation made less than 48 hours prior to camp. Cancellations must be made in writing via email, fax or mail (no cancellations will be accepted over the phone). Credit is transferable to a relative or teammate.

Is Refund/Cancellation Insurance Available?

Yes! For $60 you can purchase Cancellation Insurance. This will allow a camper to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before camp starts, there will be a full refund minus the $50 administrative fee.

What is the coach to camper ratio?

Traditionally we have a 6 to 1 camper to coach ratio.

Can my child pick his roommate?

We will honor roommate requests if space allows. We understand that campers are, in some cases, traveling long distances and wish to be roomed with their friends. With that in mind we will do our best to accommodate your request. If when you arrive you are not roomed together, we will attempt to room you together during check-in. Please request by noting on the application card, emailing or writing.

All other campers will be roomed based on age and location.

Please Note – we have limited three person rooms so we may not be able to accommodate all three person room requests. We will do our best to put two of the camper together and have the third camper as close as possible.

What is the supervision in the dorms/bunks etc.?

There are coaches on every floor of every dorm with the campers. Our well-trained staff monitors all activities including meals.

Can I come and watch?

All of our sites are open to coaches and parents to view at all times activities are planned. Meals and lodging must take place on campus for the camper. We do not allow day campers or commuters as it disrupts the program.

What are tryouts?

The teams at camp are not pre-arranged and each camper will be placed on a team after our coaches have had the opportunity to evaluate you during our first night tryouts.

How are tryout leagues assigned?

After dinner on arrival day we will take attendance by tryout league. Generally speaking at each camp we will have 3 leagues, NBA, NCAA & NIT. These 3 leagues are broken up by age and ability. The NIT is for the rising freshman and sophomores, the NCAA is for exceptional sophomores, juniors and seniors and the NBA is for the strongest seniors and any outstanding underclassmen. League tryout assignments are not necessarily the league that your child will play in.

Can my child move up to a higher league, or down to a lower one?

Yes. After tryouts your child will go to an orientation where he will meet some of the coaches and teachers for the week, learn the Five-Star and facility rules, and have the opportunity to ask questions. While that is going on our team coaches who watched your child play will discuss their abilities. If a camp has 420 players and we only play 10 on a team and there are 14 NBA teams, 14 NCAA teams and 14 NIT teams then there can only be 140 campers in each league. The coaches will vote on players to move up and move down.

What if my child had a bad tryout, was tired or just off his game for the tryout, can he still move up during the week?

Yes. If your child had a bad tryout and is a better player than he showed the first night, his play during the week can move him up if there are injuries in the league above.

Do I need a physical to attend camp?

No- A physical is not required for this camp site.

Does the camp do evaluations of my play?

No. As per the NCAA rules the camp is not allowed to operate a scouting service and own a camp at the same time. If you are interested you should get your camp coaches name and email address and you can be in contact with him to discuss your areas of improvement. If you do not get your coaches information, we can provide it to you after camp.

What do you mean by the Five-Star unit rules?

Unlike high school, junior high and AAU every player will play at least one half of each game. You will either play in the 1st and 3rd quarters or the 2nd and 4th quarters depending on your ability.

What are the game rules?

7 minute stop-time quarters (NBA & NCAA), 6 minute stop-time quarters (NIT). 2 time outs per half, non-cumulative. Over time, 1st OT 3-minute stop, 2nd OT sudden death-win by 2. 4 fouls to sub in 1st half, 5 fouls to disqualify. Sub only-Injury. Bonus on 7th foul. Best players play in 2nd and 4th quarters. NO DUNKING. No zones, zone presses, ½ court traps. You can press full court man at any time, but you cannot double team in the backcourt until the 4th quarter. Player can be docked a game if missing an attendance-unexcused. Time outs are 45 seconds, 2minutes between quarters.

I am allergic to peanuts or other foods, I eat Kosher, Vegetarian, what do I do?

We will make every attempt to provide your child with healthy alternatives at each camp site and we suggest you send him with snacks to supplement if he is unable to eat all of the offerings. Please let the Athletic Trainer know of any allergies at Check-In.

Can I bring a cooler?

Yes. You can bring a cooler and dry ice, at some facilities you may ask the trainers for ice for your room.

Is there a refrigerator or microwave in the room?

No and please do not bring one.

Will we be able to watch TV or can I bring a TV?

No

How about a Walkman, Discman or MP3 player?

You can bring these items but must lock them in your room; they are not allowed outside of your room.

Can I bring a cell phone?

Yes. We ask that your cell phone stay locked in your room, they are not allowed outside of your room.

Will I be able to order pizza or food to campus?

No. You will have 3 meals and we will have pizza or food for sale each day if you wish to supplement.

Can I wear a hat, do-rag, earring, watch, jewlery or other adornments?

All those items should be left at home. You cannot play with them and they cannot be worn during the week.

Are trainers, doctors, nurses or other medical personnel available at camp?

Yes. Each morning our professional training staff can tape you. They are on call 24 hours a day for illness, injury and other maladies. If necessary, nearby medical facilities are available.

Can my child win an award if he plays well enough?

Yes. Awards are part of the program. Each camp ends with an awards ceremony.

What are the camp requirements regarding age and ability?

Generally speaking we accept between the ages of 12-18 years old. There is no requirement based on ability.

What if my child turns the age of camp after the camp date?

For example you want your child to attend our basketball camp but he is only 11 and turns 12 in December. We can accept him in our camps as long as he turns the appropriate age in the same calendar year.

What if I have more questions?

Please contact the office by emailing help@five-starbasketball.com or calling 914-964-6540.