Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between the Boy's Camps?

We get lots of questions about the difference between all the boy’s camps. This should help break it down a little: The Boy’s Full-Field Lacrosse Camp is designed to offer the best balance of full-field play and individual play. It’s designed for the player who is looking for both individual training and team concepts. The Full-Field Camp offers the best balance between skills stations and full-field games. The Elite Camp is designed to focus more on individual play and situational play. There are less full-field games at the Elite Camp. The Extreme Camps, and the Total offense & Defense Camp, are designed to concentrate exclusively on individual, one-on-one play. There are no full-field games at the Extreme or Total & D Camps. The IronMan Camp is exclusively for shooters and goalies. Our camps all work well on their own, but are also conveniently scheduled to run back-to-back so that a player can easily attend more than one camp and stay for up to two weeks.

2. Which Player's Choice camps have goalie programs?

All Player's Choice sessions` have goalie programs. (Go to the Boy’s Camps and Girl’s Camps pages for descriptions.)

3. What is the refund policy?

All deposits are non-refundable ($175 for the first camp and $75 for each additional camp.) Any remaining payments are refundable up until June 30, 2008 if cancellation is due to a health related emergency and a note from a medical doctor is provided. This DOES NOT include the deposit amounts, which as already stated, are never refundable. There are no refunds after June 30, 2008. We will allow the transfer of the tuition to another player, so that if for some reason a player who is already registered cannot attend camp, we will allow another player (family member, friend, or teammate) to take his or her place. Our cancellation policy reflects the nature of running a camp like Player’s Choice and the very real costs associated with it. Many of our costs deal with estimates and guarantees (insurance, beds, meals, etc.) and at a certain point we are locked into those costs. Also, our staff is organized well in advance of the camp and if we have four or five cancellations, we don’t then fire a staff member. Furthermore, the Player’s Choice Lacrosse Camps all happen later in the summer so we are somewhat at the mercy of what happens to all of our players earlier in the summer. We understand that things happen and that people get hurt and we try and work with people and their situations whenever we can but at a certain point we are locked into the financial realties of running a seasonal business and our options become very limited. We hope this makes sense to everyone concerned and we are grateful for your understanding and patience.

4. Are there any group discounts?

There are group discounts ($25 each) for any group of three or more who register at the same time (sent in the same envelope, called in at the same time, registered online at the same time.) Groups of ten or more receive a $35 discount; groups of 20 or more, $40 each.

5. What is the camper to counselor ratio?

It varies between 6:1 and 5:1 depending on the camp (4:1 for goalies usually.)

6. Who are your coaches?

Most of our coaches are college coaches and some college and pro players. The overall director is Greg Munro (former coach at Bentley College, Assumption College, and College of the Holy Cross; current coach at the St. Mark’s School). The field director for the boy’s camps is Chad Smith (former coach, Manhattan College and coach at the Naval Prep Academy). The field director for the girl’s camps are Tegan Leonard (coach at Harvard University), Wynne Lobel (coach at Pacific) and Jessica Critchlow (coach at Union College).

7. Can I get brochures for my whole team?s

Yes, just call us or email us with a mailing address, how many brochures you need, and whether you're interested in boys or girls lacrosse, and we’ll get them out to you ASAP.

8. If I'm on your mailing list will I receive brochures and discount offers in the future?

Yes, you will. To get on our mailing list click on the "Get A Brochure" link off of the Welcome Page and fill out the form.

9. What do the sweatshirts look like?

The sweatshirts are grey, hooded sweatshirts with one of our logos on the front. Sizes are small, medium, large, extra-large, and double extra-large. The sweatshirts are available for $35..

10. Is the Girl’s Elite Camp a recruiting camp?

The Girl’s Elite Camp is a college preparatory camp for girl’s looking forward to playing in college. The emphasis is on doing what it takes to take your game to the next level and on being as prepared as possible to play in college. This is an intense teaching and showcase camp, coached by college coaches, designed for varsity level players. Last summer we had coaches from Harvard University, Holy Cross, U Mass Amherst, Union College, Smith College, Cornell University, University of New Hampshire, University of Connecticut, Pacific University, Bryant, Plymouth State, Brown University, Boston College, Hartwick University, and more.

11. How long has Player's Choice been running lacrosse camps?

This is our 13th Great season.

12. Do I need a medical form?

You will need to complete our medical/insurance form and provide us with a copy of your immunization record, available from your family doctor. We do not require a specific physical unless you've recently suffered a severe illness or injury.

13. Can I download the Camp Info Packet or medical/insurance form?

You can download the 2008 Camp Info Packet here.

14. What should I bring to camp? How do I get to camp? Is there a hotel list?

The What To Bring List, directions to camp, and hotel info is available in the Camp Info Packet, which you can download off the Welcome page and the Downloads page.

15. What airport should I fly into, and if I fly where will I get picked up?

Player's Choice offers roundtrip transfer from TF Green Airport in Providence, RI and from Logan Airport in Boston, MA for a fee. You will be met at baggage claim of whatever airport you fly in on and will be taken to check-in on the last day. One-way transfer is also available. T.F. Green Airport in Providence is the airport that we prefer to pick-up at. It’s easy to get in and out of and is only 25 minutes from camp. Southwest, American Airlines, Delta, Northwest, and US Air all fly in and out of T.F. Green Airport. If Providence is not an option we can also provide transfer from Logan Airport in Boston.

Special note for those booking travel through Priceline, Travelocity or Orbitz, or similar on-line travel agencies: Southwest Airlines uses Providence as a hub and has many flights in and out of Providence during the day, but Southwest does not generally list their flights with on-line travel sites, so make sure you go to the Southwest site and check their options before you book a flight. They generally offer some great deals in and out of Providence. www.southwest.com

16. What are my other travel options?

To Make traveling easier, Player's Choice will run round-trip shuttles from T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI, the New Bedford Airport, the New Bedford Ferry, the New Bedford bus station, the bus and train stations in Providence, RI, and if necessary, Logan Airport in Boston. (See registration form for prices). Call and let us help you with your travel arrangements.

17. When can we buy Player's Choice stuff online?

Very, very soon. We promise!!! The first items that will be available for sale online will include both our 9-ounce Classic Sweatshirt and 12-ounce Heavyweight Sweatshirt; the unbelievably comfortable and super-famous PCLAX Performance Tee (in a variety of colors); and our custom wood, canvas-back Sideline Chair. Check back in March of 2008!

18. I'm interested in applying for a position at Player's Choice. What do I need to do?

Email us a full name, mailing address, phone numbers, lacrosse position, where you play(ed) and year of graduation, where you coach (if applicable), date of birth, and the name and number of a reference. Tell us anything else you think that we should know and which camps you're interested in.

19. Are rooms doubles or singles and can I request a roommate?

Rooms are doubles and triples. We do our best to honor roommate requests and to put teammates or groups of friends together. Rooms are located in air-conditioned suites with private bathrooms. There are no singles.

20. Can I arrive late or depart early?

Yes, you just need to let us know your plans ahead of time. There are no discounts for missed sessions.

21. Can I arrive a day early for camp if I'm traveling from far away?

Yes, you can come the night before for an additional charge of $60 and you need to have money to cover your meals up until dinner of the first night of the camp you're attending.

You will be in the dorm with our staff.

22. What is IronMan or IronWoman lacrosse?

The IronMan and IronWoman games are short field, very fast paced 6-on-6 games.

23. How long do you accept registrations?

We accept registrations until the camps are full.

24. Can I play in the white division even if I’m under 16?

Yes you can. We use the ages only as a guideline. If you can play in the older age group, then we encourage you to do so.

Sample Daily Schedule:
7:00 AM:	Wake up
7:30-8:30 AM:	Breakfast
9:00-11:30 AM:	Session 1 (skills stations by position)
11:30-1:00 PM:	Lunch
1:00-1:50 PM:	Free Time, Pool Open
2:00-4:15 PM:	Session 2 (team concepts, situation drills, etc.)
4:30-5:30 PM:	Dinner
6:00-8:15 PM:	Session 3 (games, one-on-ones, IronMan/IronWoman)
8:20 PM:	All-Camp Meeting (day campers go home after meeting)
8:30-10:30 PM:	Camp Store, Movie, TV Lounge, Pizza
11:00 PM:	Lights Out
Please note: the nature of the sessions depends upon the camp.