FAQ for Bill Irwin and Garrett Smith Soccer Camps at the University of Portland


Q:What Is The Tax Id Number?
 
A: 
#20-0955169    

Q:Where and When Is Check-in?

A:Day Camp: Check-in will begin Monday at 9:30am on the soccer practice field adjacent to the main parking lot.

Boys Live-in Camp: Check-in will begin at 1pm on Sunday outside the dorm where campers will reside.

Girls Live-in Camp: Check-in will begin at 1pm on Tuesday outside the dorm where campers will reside.

Q:What Is Your Refund Policy? 
A:Refunds will be given less deposit. No refunds will be given unless you submit this REFUND REQUEST FORM via email to stipetic@up.edu or fax to 503-943-8082. Day Camp Non-Refundable Deposit $50.00. Live-in Camp Non-Refundable Deposit $100.00.


Q:What Do I Bring To Camp? 
 
A:Day Camp items needed: A SACK LUNCH, Appropriate Footwear & Clothing. You do NOT need to bring a ball to camp as they will be provided for you.

Q:What Do Camper's Receive?  
A:All campers will receive a camp t-shirt.


Q:Why Can't I Register Online For Next Week's Camp?  
A:Our online registration tool stops accepting registrations the Saturday prior to ALL DAY camps that start on Monday. All LIVE-IN Camps registrations will end two days prior to the start of camp. This allows us enough time to print & distribute all registration lists to our Directors. You may still do a walk-up registration the first day of camp. Please bring with you a camp brochure that is filled out with a check or money order. No credit cards will be accepted.

Q:What Age Is Old Enough To Attend a Full Day of Camp? 
A: 
We recommend full day camp to campers 7 years and older. This is not mandatory. If you feel that your 5 or 6 year old can last an entire day of camp then feel free to sign up, especially if they have an older brother or sister that is in full day as well.

Q:Who Do We Recommend Participate in Bill Irwin and Garrett Smith’s Soccer Camps? 

 A: Day Camp: Ideal for the beginning to intermediate player ages 7-13, great for any soccer player looking to improve their game! 

Elite Live-In Camp: Ideal for the elite high school player, ages 13-17, looking to improve their game and continue at the collegiate level.

Q:What Is Our Philosophy? 
 
A: The goal of our camps is to provide your child a valuable camp experience while enjoying the game of soccer and improving at every level of the game. 

Q:Is There Still Room For My Child To Sign Up? 
 
A:YES! Unless the word “Closed” is printed next to your camp week, there are still spots available!

Q:Do You Offer Any Before Or Post Camp Supervision?
 
A:We do not offer any supervision before or after camp.

Q: How Do I Register? 

A:Register Online at www.bigssoccercamps.com

Q:Do I Need To Bring My Confirmation Email? 
 
A:No. The confirmation email is for your records.

Q:Are There Any Scholarships Available? 
 
A:Due to NCAA rules and regulations we do not offer any scholarships.

Q:What Happens If I Accidently Sign Up For The Wrong Camp?  
A:
Please call the Camp Director and we will make the change.

Q:Who Do I Contact With Questions?  

A:Camp Director: Whitney Stipetich stipetic@up.edu or office 503-943-7145

Q:My Child Has A Medical Condition, Should I Tell Someone?
  
A:Yes. If your child has a severe allergy and must carry an EpiPen please let the Camp Site Director know via email before the start of camp. On the first day of camp, during check-in, our trainer will be available. Please inform him/her of any medications or inhalers that need to be taken during camp hours.

Q:What Group Will My Child Be Placed In? 
 
A:Campers will be broken into age appropriate groups first. If we feel a camper’s skill level exceeds that of his/her peer group, we will ask if they would like to join an older group. Also we tell everyone on the first day- “If you came with a friend or teammate, close in age, you are more than welcome to stay in the same group as them.”

Q:Do You Take Walk Up Registrations? 
A:Yes, as long as the camp is not listed as “Closed” on the website. Please bring a check or money order and your registration to camp with you. No credit cards will be accepted.

Q:How do I get to camp?

A: Driving Directions:

FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 5 HEADING NORTH

     From I-5, take the Rosa Parks Way. exit (#304)

     Take a left onto Rosa Parks Way.

     Follow Rosa Parks Way to Willamette Blvd., where you will take a right

     Stay on Willamette Blvd. for approximately one-and-a-half miles; the main entrance to the University will be on your left hand side
 

FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 5 HEADING SOUTH

     From I-5, take the Rosa Parks Way exit (#304)

     Take a right onto Rosa Parks Way

     Follow Rosa Parks Way to Willamette Blvd., where you will take a right

     Stay on Willamette Blvd. for approximately one-and-a-half miles; the main entrance to the University will be on your left hand side
 

FROM PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

     From the Portland Airport exit road (Airport Way) turn right on 82nd Ave.

     Turn right on Columbia Blvd.; continue for approximately 7 miles

     Turn left on Portsmouth Ave.

     Turn left on Willamette Blvd; The main entrance to campus will be on your right-hand side