AIRTRAN AIRWAYS

TO TUSCON

DEPARTURE:  MON JUL 25 2011
FLIGHT 359 / LUGUARDIA TO ATLANTA 6:00 AM ATHLETES AND COACHES WILL NEED TO ARRIVE BY 4:30 AM

DEPARTURE: MON JUL 25 2011
FLIGHT 540/ ATLANTA TO PHOENIX 11:15 ARRIVE PHOENIX 12:17

BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM PHOENIX TO TUCSON APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS

CHECK IN TO HOTEL (DETAIL BELOW)

LEAVE FOR PRACTICE SESSION AT CONVENTION CENTER (TIME TBA)

RETURN TO HOTEL

OPENING CEREMONIES AT CONVENTION CENTER (TIME TBA)

DAY 2 COMPETITION BEGINS (TIME TBA)

RETURN TRIP

DEPARTURE:  SAT JUL 30 2011

DEPART TUSCON BY BUS TO PHOENIX TIME TBA

FLIGHT 543 / PHOENIX TO ATLANTA 11:59 PM  (THINK OF IT AS MID-NIGHT) ARRIVE ATLANTA 6:40 AM SUNDAY JUL 31

FLIGHT 362 / ATLANTA TO LAGUARDIA 8:50 AM
ARRIVE LAGUARDIA 11:04 AM

HOTEL FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES

RIVERPARK INN
350 SOUTH FREEWAY, TUCSON ARIZONA 85745
520 239 2300   800 551 1466

AN IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS:

WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY WANT TO TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM.  WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT.  THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL CLUB EXPERIENCE.  THIS IS NOT THE TYPICAL HALF-VOLLEYBALL HALF-DESTINATION RESORT ADVENTURE.  FOR THE ATHLETES AND COACHES THIS IS ALL ABOUT VOLLEYBALL.  THE TEAMS WILL BE WITH THEIR COACHES AND CHAPERONES MOST OF THE TIME.  THE TEAM WILL BE TOGETHER A LOT.  THERE WILL BE LIMITED OR NO TIME FOR SIDE TRIPS OR FAMILY ADVENTURES. 

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO USE THE HOTEL WE USE.  THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HOTELS LISTED ON THE USAV WEBSITE:  USAVOLLEYBALL.ORG/VOLLEYBALL-DISCIPLINES/HIGH-PERFORMANCE-INDOOR/2011-USAV-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-CHAMPIONSHIPS

The beach volleyball courts in Central Park are located in the middle of the park next to Sheep Meadow at approximately 69th Street.

From the East Side, enter the Park at 67th Street and follow the path straight ahead and under the overpass. On the other side, keep walking in the same direction and you will hit The Mall. The courts are between The Mall and Sheep Meadow.

From the West Side, enter the Park at Tavern on the Green, and walk through or around Sheep Meadow. The courts are directly on the other side of the meadow.

Some more general information:

• Players should bring water bottles, shorts and tshirts, and a towel.

• Players do not have to currently be registered with an indoor club team, but they will be required to register with GEVA/USA Volleyball with a "Summer Membership" for a one time fee of $25. This membership will be good for the whole summer.

• Players don't have to preregister.

• The clinic is open to boys and girls age 10 - 18. Prior volleyball experience is preferred, but not required.

WELCOME TO GEVA USA HIGH PERFORMANCE VOLLEYBALL SELECTION CAMPS

THESE DETAILS ARE FOR ALL THREE CAMPS

ARRIVAL TIME FOR CHECK IN AT CNR IS 2PM ON FRIDAY
CAMP CONCLUSION IS 3PM ON SUNDAY

THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE
NEW ROCHELLE CAMPUS
29 CASTLE PLACE
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10805

WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS IS www.cnr.edu

PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO OBSERVE THE SLIDE SHOW AT THE OPENNING OF CAMP, (SCHEDULED FOR 3:00 FRIDAY) AND THE TEAM COMPETITION (SCHEDULED FOR 2PM ON SUNDAY)
PARENTS MAY NOT INTERACT WITH ATHLETES OR COACHES DURING THE COMPETITION) PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ATHLETE DORMS.

ALL CAMPERS MUST BRING A COPY OF THEIR USAV MEDICAL RELEASE.  THE FORM CAN BE FOUND AT: www.geva.org/files/2011/junior/2011PlayerMedicalReleasewoNotary.pdf.     YES, EVEN IF YOU GAVE ONE TO YOUR CLUB YOUR COACH OR EVEN IF YOU PRESENTED ONE AT THE HP TRYOUT.

ALL CAMPERS MUST BRING LINENS, TOWELS, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES.  

DORMS ARE NOT AIR-CONDITIONED.  YOU MAY WANT TO BRING A SMALL FAN.  YOU WILL BE SPENDING MOST DAYLIGHT HOURS TRAINING AND NOT IN DORM ROOMS.  THE GYM IS AIR-CONDITIONED. 

YOU SHOULD BRING A SWIMSUIT IN CASE WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE POOL. (AS OF NOW WE DO NOT)

ALL CAMPERS WILL NEED VERIFIABLE PROOF OF AGE.  PICTURE ID, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OR PASSPORT. (REQUIRED BY THE EVENT AND THE AIRLINE)

MAJOR MEALS AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED.  ATHLETES MAY WANT TO BRING HEALTHY EXTRA SNACKS (COACHES HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CONFISCATE JUNK FOOD)

THERE IS NOT A LOT OF DOWNTIME.  PACK LIGHTLY.  THERE WILL BE NO SIDE TRIPS TO THE MALL OR THE MOVIES SO LEAVE THE FANCY CLOTHES AND MAKEUP AT HOME.

COACHES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN THROUGH A SELECTION PROCESS.  THEY ARE ALL USAV CERTIFIED COACHES.  LEAD COACHES HAVE ATTENDED USAV HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING CLINICS AND HAVE WORKED WITH USAV STAFF.
COACHES SERVING AS MENTORS ARE PART OF THE USAV COACHING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM CADRE STAFF AND OR COACH EDUCATION STAFF.

GEVA USA HP INFORMATION

WELCOME TO THE GARDEN EMPIRE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION

HIGH PERFORMANCE VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM (GEVA USA High Performance)

GEVA USA High Performance is the sole Sanctioned USA Volleyball High Performance Program in the GEVA Region.  We are endorsed by USA Volleyball.  The Program allows our region to train and compete under the USA Volleyball National HP Program umbrella.  We duplicate the programs, training, and concepts athletes from across the nation can receive if they make a USA Volleyball National Program camp or team.

The Mission of the Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) Regional HP Program is to provide additional and unique development opportunities for the Region’s Elite Junior Volleyball Athletes as well as to the Region’s Elite and Aspiring Volleyball Coaches.  We operate in full compliance with the USA Volleyball National Team Athlete Development Philosophy.  Coaches are selected through an open application process.  Athletes are selected through a multi-tiered competitive selection process in compliance with USA Volleyball National Team Development Standards.

There are NO restrictions on the number of Coaches or Athletes allowed participating from any given Team, Club, School or other Organization.

The Program has NO Team, Club, or Organizational Alliances or Affiliations other than the Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) and The National High Performance Championships.

2011 GEVA USA High Performance Volleyball

This year we will take 2 teams, (1 Select and 1 Youth) to the Arizona.
Here are some additional details:
High Performance age-group classifications are consistent with those established by the FIVB (Federation International de Volleyball). Those age-group classifications govern international competition and all levels of HP programs.
Tryout Dates and locations are posted on this page.

What to Bring to Tryouts:
medical release form, water bottle, volleyball gear.
Tryout cost: $50

If you are attending an additional tryout to be seen again, the cost is $35.for each additional tryout. You will need to bring your tryout shirt from the previous tryout.