FAQ
Academy Rules and Regulations
Cancellations and Refunds
Confirmation Letter
Contact Us
Discounts & Offers
Equipment to Bring
Housing
Registration
Teammate Requests
Transportation
Typical Weekly Schedule
Academy Rules and Regulations
Participants attending The Utah Women’s Soccer Academy are expected to abide by the Academy’s Rules and Regulations. Any participant who violates the Academy’s Rules and Regulations will be subject to immediate dismissal. Parents will be notified and are responsible to make all travel arrangements for an immediate return home at their expense. No refunds or credit of fees from the Academy will be given under these circumstances.
1. The use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco by campers is prohibited. Consumption of prohibited substances is reason for immediate expulsion from camp without a refund.
2. The campers are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
3. Under no circumstances are campers permitted in a room occupied by the opposite sex.
4. A curfew procedure will be explained to the campers at an orientation meeting on the first day of camp. It will be enforced without exception. After evening games, campers must be in Heritage Commons unless supervised activities or specific permission from a staff member allows them to be elsewhere. Campers must be in their room promptly at 10:30 p.m., with room checks at 10:45 p.m.. Lights out at 11:00 p.m. A camper’s absence from her room at bed check or the dorm without supervision of a staff member will be considered serious and the camper will be subject to disciplinary action.
5. As a courtesy to fellow campers and to other residents of Heritage Commons, loud and boisterous activity must be minimized. Quiet hour will be established and enforced. Campers are allowed only on the soccer camp floors in Heritage Commons. All other areas except for common areas are off limits to non-camp residents.
6. Campers must keep their rooms clean and in good order. Campers and their parents will be held responsible for any damage to rooms and furnishings, and payment for such damage will be billed to the parents.
7. Residential campers may not have automobiles while they are at the camp, nor may they ride in any vehicle without permission from a staff member. Campers will be required to turn in their keys at registration.
8. Campers are expected to dress appropriately. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times, even in the dorms.
9. Campers are expected to show courtesy toward fellow campers, the Utah Women’s Soccer Academy staff, as well as the staff at Heritage Commons.
10. Campers must attend all meals.
11. Campers should ALWAYS BE ON TIME.
12. Campers must stay on campus at all times unless he/she has received permission and is accompanied by a staff member.
13. Playing with a ball in the dorms is prohibited.
14. Campers are not allowed to go into any of the other dorms on campus.
Cancellations and Refunds
Only a participant and her parents or legal guardian have authority to request a refund. National Collegiate Athletic Association rules require the Utah Women’s Soccer Academy to have a written refund policy. There are no exceptions to this policy. For purposes of this policy, “Academy” is defined as one, four- or five-day residential, commuter or day Academy. Each Academy is deemed to have begun on the first scheduled day of said Academy as published in the camp brochure.
Refund Policy
A nonrefundable handling fee of $30 will be assessed on all cancellations requested by 5:00 p.m. two weeks before the Academy begins. For example, if you are attending the Advanced Academy beginning Monday, June 26, refunds will not be given after 5:00 p.m. June 12. The Utah Women’s Soccer Academy cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges required by airlines, travel agencies, or other institutions. No refunds will be given after this deadline UNLESS the requested written documentation is provided proving the reason falls under either the injury/illness or death in the family exceptions. No exceptions apply after midnight on the second day of camp.
Injury/Illness Exception
If a camper is injured or becomes seriously ill BEFORE the Academy begins and is not able to participate in the Academy, she may receive a refund less the $30 handling fee under the following conditions:
1. The camper submits a signed written request by mail requesting a refund.
2. The camper presents written documentation from a qualified physician that she cannot participate in the Academy due to the injury or serious illness.
3. Both the written request and written documentation of injury/illness are received before the Academy begins.
If a camper is injured or becomes seriously ill DURING the first two days of the Academy and is not able to participate in the Academy because of her injury/illness, she may receive a full refund of the tuition paid less $100/Commuter and $200/Residential plus the $30 handling fee under the following conditions:
1. The camper submits a signed written request by mail requesting a refund.
2. The camper presents written documentation from a qualified physician that she cannot participate in the Academy due to the injury or serious illness.
3. Both the written request and written documentation of injury/illness are received or postmarked no later than 10 days following the last day of the Academy.
A camper who is injured during the first two days of camp is welcome to stay at camp and participate as much as her injury allows but she forgoes any right she may have had to a refund.
Death in the Family Exception
In the unfortunate event that a camper experiences a death in her immediate family while attending the Academy she may receive a full refund of the tuition paid less $100/Commuter and $200/Residential plus the $30 handling fee if she submits a signed written refund request by mail stating that there has been a death in the immediate family that is received or postmarked no later than 10 days following the last day of the Academy. No refunds will be given after midnight on the second day of the academy.
Confirmation Letter
A confirmation letter will be mailed once an application and deposit have been received. Please pay close attention to the specific academy and account information to ensure accuracy.
Contact Us
For more information:
Call (801) 330-7272 or email uwsa@huntsman.utah.edu
Discounts & Offers
Utah Women’s Soccer Season Ticket
Every camper receives a FREE 2008 University of Utah Women’s Soccer Season Ticket!!! Simply register online or by mail and we will mail you a FREE University of Utah Women’s Soccer Season Ticket with your Academy Registration Confirmation letter. All campers ages 6-13 who qualify will receive an Adult Season Ticket (youth 12 and under are free!). As per NCAA rules all campers ages 14-18 will be placed on a pass list that will allow free entry into each home game. GO UTES!!!
Team Discount
A team discount will be given for a team of 12 or more players. All 12 or more players will be assigned to the same group for the duration of camp (goalkeepers attending the Goalkeeper Academy okay). ALL registrations must be returned together in order to qualify for the team discount.
Discounts are not available through online registration at this time. Discounts cannot be combined.
Discounted rates - $380/Residential; $315/Commuter and $120/Day Academy
University of Utah Employee Discount
Campers whose parent(s) are employed at the University of Utah qualify for the Employee Discount. Please include a photocopy of the parent’s Staff/Faculty ID with the camper’s registration.
Discounts are not available through online registration at this time. Discounts cannot be combined.
Discounted rates - $380/Residential; $315/Commuter and $120/Day Academy
Equipment to Bring
Day Academy: Soccer ball, shirt, shorts, cleats, socks, shin guards, sunscreen, hat, water bottle (water and cups are provided), snacks, light jacket.
Residential Academy: Soccer shirts, shorts, socks, cleats, shin guards, running shoes, sandals, sunscreen, hat, water bottle (water and cups are provided), snacks, jacket, street clothes for non-soccer activities, alarm clock, soap/shampoo, pajamas, towels and a sleeping bag or sheets. No linen service is provided. Campers are allowed to bring food/snacks into the dorms but there are no refrigerators provided. Also, don’t forget your $50 refundable room and key deposit check if you have not submitted one before registration. Assuming there is no damage to the room, the deposit will be returned to the camper at checkout.
Commuter Academy: Soccer shirts, shorts, socks, cleats, shin guards, running shoes, sandals, sunscreen, hat, water bottle (water and cups are provided), snacks, jacket.
Housing
Players will be housed two to a room in the residence halls that were constructed specifically for the “Athletes Village” in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Each room shares a bathroom with one other room making it possible for up to four girls to be connected as suitemates. The players are under constant supervision of coaches and counselors who stay in the residence halls as well. If you have a roommate preference, please indicate her name on your application. Roommate requests will be honored whenever possible. More information about the residence halls is available at www.orl.utah.edu.
Insurance
Reasonable hospital and medical expenses resulting from injuries at camp (not paid by the player’s own insurance policy) will automatically be covered up to $25,000. Expenses resulting from illness are the responsibility of the player’s parents or guardians. All claims must be reported within 60 days of occurrence.
Meals
Residential Campers will eat at the Heritage Center located next to the residence halls; the cost includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the all-you-can-eat cafeteria. Meals begin with dinner on the first day of camp and end with lunch on the last day of camp.
Commuting Campers will also eat at the Heritage Center located next to the residence halls; the cost includes lunch and dinner in the all-you-can-eat cafeteria. Meals begin with dinner on the first day and end with lunch on the last day of camp.
All campers will be provided with a meal band at check-in. There is a fee for a lost meal band. Lost meal bands should immediately be reported to the Academy staff so we can assure that no campers go without meals.
Parent Visits
Parents are welcome to observe any of the practice sessions or games. Be aware that you must pay for your own parking when attending the academy.
Registration
Participants may register online or by mail. Please make checks payable to Utah Women’s Soccer Academy or UWSA. Credit card payments are only accepted through online registration. Registrations will not be finalized until the completed and signed Application Form and Medical Consent Form are received. Due to high demand and limited capacity some camps fill quickly so registering early is recommended. Walk-ons will be accepted at each academy on a space-available basis only. For walk-on registrations, please call to check on the availability of the academy desired.
Online Registration: Online Registration is available at utahwsa.com. Only Credit/Debit Cards are accepted online. Additional charges apply for registering online. (Day Academy $7.65/Commuter Academy $14.05/Residential Academy $17.55) This charge is applied by the company supplying the secure online registration site. FULL TUITION MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Deposits will not be accepted online. Please keep your confirmation receipt and review it immediately to verify that all information (academy type, academy dates, payment amount, etc.) is correct.
Mail-in Registration: The mail-in Application and Medical Consent Forms can be found by clicking on register and then clicking on mail-in registration. Only Cash/Check will be accepted through the mail. If you would like an application mailed to you email your request to uwsa@huntsman.utah.edu. Please include your name and mailing address including zip code with each request. All applications should be mailed to: Utah Women’s Soccer Academy, 1825 E. South Campus Drive – Front, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112.
Teammate Requests
If you would like you/your child to be on the same team as a friend, please indicate her name on your application. Requests will be taken into consideration when forming teams but cannot be guaranteed. Please keep in mind that the teams are organized according to the age and skill level of each player.
Transportation
The University is located 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. We will pick-up and return any campers from this airport. Please send us a travel itinerary if you need to be picked up, and confirm these arrangements with our office one week prior to arrival.
Driving Directions
Fort Douglas Theater – Check-in
Heritage Commons - Cafeteria and Dorm Area
Fort Douglas Post Theater - Check-in:
From I-15: Take the 600 South exit east towards downtown. Turn left onto 700 East. Turn right onto 400 South. Stay on 400 South (it will turn into 500 South) until you get to Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right at the first light - South Campus Drive. Stay right when the road forks. The road will come to a T intersection. The post theatre is directly in front of you. Turn right onto Fort Douglas Blvd. and make an immediate left into the parking lot. The lot is reserved for the Academy so you will not be ticketed.
From I-80: Take the Foothill Blvd. exit. If traveling east this exit is the last exit before you enter the canyon and is easy to miss! Continue on Foothill Blvd. until you reach Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right onto Mario Capeechi Dr.. Turn right at the first light - South Campus Drive. Stay right when the road forks. The road will come to a T intersection. The post theatre is directly in front of you. Turn right onto Fort Douglas Blvd. and make an immediate left into the parking lot. The lot is reserved for the Academy so you will not be ticketed.
Heritage Commons - Cafeteria and Dorm Area:
From I-15: Take the 600 South exit east towards downtown. Turn left onto 700 East. Turn right onto 400 South. Stay on 400 South (it will turn into 500 South) until you get to Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right at the first light – South Campus Drive. Stay left when the road forks. The road will come to a T intersection - turn right onto Fort Douglas Blvd. Quickly make your first left. Metered parking is located on the left side of the road. This street is a rainbow driveway for Heritage Commons. The staircase and walkways will lead you to the glass doors of Heritage Commons.
From I-80: Take the Foothill Blvd. exit. If traveling east this exit is the last exit before you enter the canyon and is easy to miss! Continue on Foothill Blvd until you reach Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right at the first light – South Campus Drive. Stay left when the road forks. The road will come to a T intersection - turn right onto Fort Douglas Blvd. Quickly make your first left. Metered parking is located on the left side of the road. This street is a rainbow driveway for Heritage Commons. The staircase and walkways will lead you to the glass doors of Heritage Commons.
From I-15: Take the 600 South exit east towards downtown. Turn left onto 700 East. Turn right onto 400 South. Stay on 400 South (it will turn into 500 South) until you get to Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right at the first light – South Campus Drive. Take your first left. Travel two blocks and the field will be up the hill on the right.
From I-80: Take the Foothill Blvd. exit. If traveling east this exit is the last exit before you enter the canyon and is easy to miss! Continue on Foothill Blvd until you reach Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right at the first light – South Campus Drive. Take your first left. Travel two blocks and the field will be up the hill to the right.
Utah Women’s Soccer Game Field (Ute Field):
From I-15: Take the 600 South Exit East towards downtown. Turn left on 700 East. Turn right on 400 South. Stay on 400 South (it will turn into 500 South) until you get to Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. 50 feet after the light at South Campus Drive turn left across TRAX (watch for trains) into the parking lot. The field runs along the North side of the parking lot (look for the lights).
From I-80: Take the Foothill Blvd. Exit. If you are traveling east the exit is the last exit before you enter the canyon and is easy to miss. Continue on Foothill Blvd until you reach Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. 50 feet after the light at South Campus Drive turn left across TRAX (watch for trains) into the parking lot. The field runs along the North side of the parking lot (look for the lights).
From I-15: Take the 600 South exit east towards downtown. Turn left onto 700 East. Turn right onto 400 South. Stay on 400 South (it will turn into 500 South) until you get to Guardsman Way. Turn left onto Guardsman Way. Merge to the right onto South Campus Drive. Turn left at the second light – Campus Center. The field will be located on your right-hand side once the road turns west.
From I-80: Take the Foothill Blvd. exit. If traveling east this exit is the last exit before you enter the canyon and is easy to miss! Continue on Foothill Blvd until you reach Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn right onto Mario Capecchi Dr.. Turn left at the first light – South Campus Drive. Turn right at the first light – Campus Center. The field will be located on your right-hand side once the road turns west.
Typical Weekly Schedule
Day 1 (Check-in)
11-1:00p.m. Check-in @ Post Theatre in Fort Douglas/Heritage Commons Area
1-1:45 p.m. All Academy Meeting
2-4:30 p.m. Evaluation Session
5-6:00 p.m. Dinner
7-9:00 p.m. Evening Games –Commuters return home following game.
10:30 p.m. Lights Out
Day 2 and 3
7:15 a.m. Wake-up
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Commuters dropped off at field
8:30 a.m. Training/Learning Session
11:30 a.m. Lunch/Rest
1:15 p.m. Training/Learning Session
4:30 p.m. Dinner
6-9:00 p.m. Evening Games – Commuters return home following game.
10:30 p.m. In Rooms
Day 4
7:15 a.m. Wake-up/Check-out of dorms
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Commuters dropped off at field
8:30 a.m. Training/Learning Session
11:30 a.m. Lunch/Rest
1:30-3:30 p.m. Final Games - Pick-up immediately following game.
NOTE TO COMMUTERS: Each group (team) plays one evening game that lasts 1 hour. The start times are 6pm, 7pm and 8pm so commuter pick-up times vary from 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. At check-in on Monday you will receive a schedule that will outline your individual evening game schedule.