Gator Water Polo

2024 Summer Florida International Water Polo Event (Forms)


Dear families,

The information in this package is essential. Please read and complete the mandatory forms; if you have any questions, call/text/WhatsApp us at 352-281-2804 or 352-358-4272 or email us at camp@gatorwaterpolo.com.

Parent / Guardian must sign these forms electronically before the beginning of camp; parent/guardian is to review the athlete expectations section of this document with their athlete before attending camp. Athletes WILL NOT be admitted to the camp without these forms signed by parent/guardian.

Pool location:

Dwight H Hunter "Northeast" Pool - 1100 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Hotel location: 

Holiday Inn, University Center - 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

 

Camp Check-In and Check-Out

*Athletes signed up for multiple sessions should either sign up for GAP Weekends or plan camp check-out / check-in on Friday / Monday of each session.

Session 1 - June 24- June 28th:

Day Campers:

Check-in: 8:00 am, Monday, June 24th, at Northeast Pool

Check-out: 1:00 pm, Friday, June 28th, at Northeast Pool

 

Residential Campers:

At 8:00 a.m., Monday, June 24th, check-in will be at Northeast Pool.

  • For Residential athletes choosing the extra night stayover (Sunday, June 23rd), check-in will be between 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sunday, June 23rd, at the hotel lobby (Extra night stayover is only for athletes, not family members). We will have a complimentary pizza social at 7:00 p.m. at the hotel pool to meet other athletes, counselors, and coaches.
  • Those athletes arriving in Gainesville by plane will be picked up at Gainesville (GNV) airport at the time they have indicated on their registration information form (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stayover).
  • Those athletes arriving in Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Orlando at 5:00 pm on Sunday (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stayover). Book your flight accordingly.
  • Those athletes leaving from Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Gainesville at 1:30 PM for MCO flights after 6:00 PM.
    • FIWP is not responsible for weather, traffic delays, or associated costs.)
  • Athletes leaving Gainesville (GNV) will be taken to the airport on Friday afternoon. If the flight is on Saturday AM, please select the Post-Friday Night Stayover.

Check-out will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 28th, at Northeast Pool (unless the athlete has chosen the  Post-Friday Night Stayover option or is staying for GAP weekend).

 

Session 2 - July 1st - July 5th:

Day Campers:

Check-in: 8:00 am, Monday, July 1st, at Northeast Pool

Check-out: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 5th, at Northeast Pool

 

Residential Campers:

Check-in: 8:00 am, Monday, July 1st, at Northeast Pool

  • For Residential athletes choosing the extra night stayover (Sunday, June 30th), check-in will be between 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sunday, June 30th, at the hotel lobby (Extra night stayover is only for athletes, not family members). We will have a complimentary pizza social at 7:00 p.m. at the hotel pool to meet other athletes, counselors, and coaches.
  • Those athletes arriving in Gainesville by plane will be picked up at Gainesville (GNV) airport at the time they have indicated on their registration information form (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stay over).
  • Those athletes arriving in Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Orlando at 5:00 pm on Sunday (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stayover). Book your flight accordingly.
  • Those athletes leaving from Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Gainesville at 1:30 PM for MCO flights after 6:00 PM.
    • FIWP is not responsible for weather, traffic delays, or associated costs.)
  • Athletes leaving Gainesville (GNV) will be taken to the airport on Friday afternoon. Please select the Post-Friday Night Stayover if the flight is Saturday AM.

Check-out: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 5th, at Northeast Pool (unless the athlete has chosen Post-Friday Night Stayover or is staying for GAP weekend).

 

Session 3 - July 8th - July 12th:

Day Campers:

Check-in: 8:00 am, Monday, July 8th, at Northeast Pool

Check-out: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 12th, at Northeast Pool

 

Residential Campers:

Check-in: 8:00 am, Monday, July 8th, at Northeast Pool

  • For Residential athletes choosing the extra night stayover (Sunday, July 7th), check-in will be between 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sunday, July 7th at the hotel lobby (Extra night stayover is only for athletes, not family members). We will have a complimentary pizza social at 7:00 p.m. at the hotel pool to meet other athletes, counselors, and coaches.
  • Those athletes arriving in Gainesville by plane will be picked up at Gainesville (GNV) airport at the time they have indicated on their registration information form (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stay over).
  • Those athletes arriving in Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Orlando at 5:00 pm on Sunday (flying in on Sunday will also need to select the Pre-Sunday Night Stayover). Book your flight accordingly.
  • Those athletes leaving from Orlando (MCO), reminder, vans leave Gainesville at 1:30 PM for MCO flights after 6:00 PM.
    • FIWP is not responsible for weather, traffic delays, or associated costs.) 
  • Athletes leaving Gainesville (GNV) will be taken to the airport on Friday afternoon. Please select the Post-Friday Night Stayover if the flight is Saturday AM.

Check-out will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 12th, at Northeast Pool (unless the athlete has chosen Post-Friday Night Stayover).

Extra Nights:

Pre - Sunday Night Stay over $90

  • Check-in starts at 5:30 Sunday evening
    • Sunday Night Stayover
    • Welcome Paisanos Pizza Part 7:00 PM

Post-Friday Night Stay over $90 (Sessions 1 & 2 Only)

  • Check out Saturday
    • Activities Friday Evening
    • Dinner (UF Dining Hall)

Gap Weekends, Florida-Based Excursions $695:

  • Includes: room & board (Friday - Sunday)
    • For our athletes staying over between two sessions, we offer room, board, excursions, and activities.
    • The Gap Weekend Fee includes Transportation and Admission for each trip. Each athlete must have an appropriate amount of spending money to enhance their enjoyment of the Florida-based excursions.
      • Amenities include:
        • Campus-based activities (Friday Afternoon)
        • Excursion to Bush Gardens “Athletes need spending money for lunch inside the park." (Saturday)
        • Excursion to St. Augustine Day Beach (Sunday) or Florida Springs (Lunch Included)

Credit Card Processing:

Florida International Water Polo Camps will charge a non-refundable 3% credit card processing fee for credit card payments. If you would like to mail a check (payable to Gator Water Polo, Inc., PO BOX 13313, Gainesville, Florida, 32604) or Venmo - @FloridaWaterpolo - (Family and Friends) to avoid this fee, please email coach@gatorwaterpolo.com for instructions.

Final Payment:

Final Payment links will be sent to the parent's email on April 15th; full camp payment must be made by May 15th, 2024.

 

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL WATERPOLO CAMP

CAMP RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO CAMP WITHOUT THIS FORM COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE CAMPER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN.

 

We are looking forward to seeing you in Gainesville!

 

Please know that the safety of our campers is our #1 priority.  To avoid misunderstandings and to consider that offenses will result in immediate dismissal from camp, please read the following rules that apply to camp:

 

  1. Campers are to remain on camp premises at all times; permission to leave must be obtained from a camp director ONLY, and a parent or guardian must appropriately sign you out.

 

  1. Campers must stay in the residential complex after lights out. Once assigned a room, you can only change it with formal permission from a camp director.

 

  1. Campers are expected to live together with mutual respect for one another and their property. It is forbidden to enter another athlete’s room during their absence. Boys are not allowed in girls’ rooms, and girls are not allowed in boys’ rooms. Curfew, visitation, and quiet hours are strictly enforced.

 

  1. Abusive language, criticism, teasing, bullying, harassment, or sarcasm is unacceptable.  Campers will act courteously and respectfully towards other campers, coaches, working personnel, and all other persons they may encounter on the host property.

 

  1. Campers will not vandalize, deface, damage, or misuse any residential property, camp property, or the property of other campers.  Campers/Parents/Guardians will be charged for any repairs to the residential complex or other camp property.

 

  1. Flammables, explosives, fireworks, and firearms are not permitted at camp, and tampering with electrical wiring, lighting, fire equipment, or alarms is forbidden.

 

  1. Possession or use of tobacco, vaping,  alcoholic beverages, or drugs at camp is forbidden. Camper bags may be inspected upon check-in or any time during camp to ensure no drugs, alcohol, or other improper substances are brought to camp.

 

  1. Full participation in the program is mandatory.  Non-participation for ANY reason, including illness or injury, does NOT qualify for a tuition refund.

 

  1. The Florida International Water Polo Camp IS NOT responsible for lost or stolen property or money. Please leave valuables at home.

 

  1. Cell phone usage is prohibited during camp activities. Cell phones must be kept in the hotel room and can only be used there. Though allowed, cell phones are not required. Should the need arise, the Camp Director and staff will have a telephone available for the camper’s use or to contact the camper’s parent/guardian directly.

 

In the event of a violation of Camp Policy, Parents/Guardians will be immediately notified and required to pick up and arrange for transportation home for the camper(s) involved.

 

I/WE AGREE TO AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ABOVE CAMP RULES AND REGULATIONS:

 


FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL WATERPOLO CAMP

RELEASE OF LIABILITY  

In consideration of my minor child being allowed to participate in the FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL WATER POLO CAMP, its related events and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

 

  1. The risk of serious injury from the sports activities involved in our camp is always present due to the nature of the sport, and there are also risks of injury from outside camper activities.
  2. FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child’s participation. I willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for my child’s participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant concern in my child’s readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
  3. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CAMP, THE ENTITY OPERATING THE CAMP,  AND THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,  AND/OR EMPLOYEES, AND ALL SUBSIDIARIES, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED FOR ACTIVITY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, regarding my child and/or arising from their activities, WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, except for willful misconduct, or otherwise, to the fullest extent of the law.

 

I HAVE READ THIS FORM, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS.  I UNDERSTAND I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGNING IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

I, the parent (guardian), permit the named camper to receive emergency medical or surgical treatment and hospitalization if necessary. Before taking this action, I understand that a good faith attempt will be made to contact me or the emergency contact named in the supplemental information form. I will be financially responsible for any medical attention needed during camp or resulting from an injury received at camp. My medical insurance shall be the sole insurance coverage for any medical treatment. I further agree that my child can receive over-the-counter remedies as indicated by the family in the registration information form.

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