Dear Athletes and Families, Congratulations on being selected to

Dear Athletes and Families,
Congratulations on being selected to participate in USA Football’s 2016 National Development Games
being hosted at University of California, Davis from Tuesday, July 5, through Saturday, July 9.
As we prepare for the 2016 Development Games, this will serve as your confirmation packet, providing
you and your family with information to properly prepare for the week. Please read the entire packet
carefully before contacting USA Football with questions. If you have questions after reading the entire
packet, contact Cristina Taggart at [email protected] or 609-642-9517.
The U.S. National Development Games are not considered an all-star event by the NCAA or National
Federation of State High School Associations. As the national governing body of the sport, USA Football
events are part of the official U.S. National Team program. However, it is each athlete’s responsibility to
ensure that he is compliance with his own state association’s rules and regulations.
U.S. National Team participants are selected based on talent and character. Over the course of the
event, each athlete will compete in a jamboree and a live-contact modified game. Players will also be
educated in USA Football’s comprehensive player health and safety program, Heads Up Football.
We look forward to hosting a great week of football with you and wish you great success in all your
football endeavors.
Best regards,
Garrett Shea
U.S. National Teams Director, USA Football
Email: [email protected]
KEY INFORMATION
GAME VENUE
JAMBOREE
TEAM PRACTICE VENUE
UC Davis- Aggie Stadium
1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
UC Davis- Aggie Stadium
1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
UC Davis- Russel Field
232 ARC One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
LIVE WEBCAST
USA Football will be airing the Development Games via live webcast. We will only be showing the final
games (Saturday), not any practices, team activities or the jamboree. Information on the webcast will be
sent out in the near future.
STAY IN TOUCH!
Media Questionnaire
USA Football will be covering all of the National Development Games on social media and a live webcast.
We would like to find out a little bit more information on all participating athletes so we can include
their football achievements with the entire U.S. National Team community. Please complete the media
questionnaire as soon as possible so we have a chance to read over your answers before the camp.
Click Here: Media Questionnaire Link
Social Media Handles
USNFT
USA Football
Twitter: @USNFT
Twitter: @usafootball
Facebook: U.S. National Football Team
Facebook: USA Football
Instagram: USNFT
Instagram: usa_football
#EarnYourStars
Snapchat: usa-football
KEY INFORMATION
PURCHASE YOUR GEAR AND EQUIPMENT
U.S. NATIONAL TEAM STORE
If you would like to purchase exclusive U.S. National Team apparel or equipment, you may do so here
JERSEY AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
You can buy or rent the following items:
•
Buy game worn jersey- $90
•
Buy game worn helmet- $300 (Please note that if fitted for a Speed
Flex helmet, there will be an additional $50 charge at the event)
•
Rent shoulder pads- $25
•
Buy 7-piece padded set- $35
PAYMENT AND FORMS
FINAL STEPS
For athletes to participate in the National Development Games, the full payment for the camp
must be submitted by Monday, June 13, 2016. Please follow the link below to access the Final
Payment Form if you have not completed to date.
FINAL PAYMENT LINK
Final Payment Deadline: Monday, June 13, 2016
Payments and Registration Questions
Contact: Brendan Mankarious - [email protected] or 609-961-1083
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ELIGIBILITY FORM
Please complete the attached eligibility form and fax to 609- 228- 5802. Athletes will not be permitted
to participate at the Development Games until this form is completed and returned to USA Football.
TRANSPORTATION
All athletes are responsible for their own transportation to the camp on check-in day (Tuesday, July 5th
and home from the camp on Saturday, July 9th. Once athletes have checked in at the event, USA Football
will arrange all on-site athlete transportation.
*For athletes traveling alone, USA Football can provide shuttle services to and from the Sacramento
International Airport- SMF airport ONLY for an additional $25 fee. If you would like to request an airport
pick up, please complete the form and payment here.
Airport Shuttle Request Form: Click Here
**Please note that the airport pick up deadline is Tuesday, June 27, 2016.
PRIMARY AIRPORT
Sacramento International Airport- (SMF)
Approximately 25 minutes from the player dorms and parent headquarter hotels.
Sacramento International Airport
6900 Airport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95837
ALTERNATE AIRPORT- TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED BY USA FOOTBALL***
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minute drive to UC Davis
Oakland International Airport- (OAK)
1 Airport Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Approximately 1 hour drive to UC Davis
Stockton Metropolitan Airport- (SCK)
5000 S Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95206
HOUSING AND MEALS
ATHLETE HOUSING
All athletes will be staying in the dorms on campus and will be assigned a roommate based on their
birth year and position. Athletes are permitted to bring drinks/snacks into the dorm rooms.
*Please note that a $75 fee will be applied to athletes for any lost keys.
Player and coach dormitories:
UC Davis- Segundo Residence Halls
Malcom and Bixby Buildings
1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
Athlete room requests
If athletes would like to room with another athlete, they must submit the rooming request here- by
Tuesday, June 21st. Athletes may request to room with one person only. The athletes rooming together
do NOT have to be on the same team. You must submit the request by the deadline above. USA
Football will not accept roommate requests after the deadline or on-site. Rooming assignments are
done with the university ahead of time, and we will not make any changes after the deadline.
ATHLETE MEALS
Athletes will eat all meals in the cafeteria on campus. All of the following meals are included:
Arrival day: Lunch and dinner
Departure day: Breakfast and postgame meal
All other days: Three meals per day
*If a family member would like to check an athlete out during the meals, it must be done through the
USA Football staff member assigned to his team. It is imperative that athletes return on time for the
next session on the schedule.
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
We have provided a room block at the following hotels for family members who wish to stay
at an exclusive discounted price. If you have any specific questions in regards to the hotel and
reservations, please contact the hotel directly.
Click here to book a room through USA Football's hotel room block
*It is not required that family members stay for the week or attend the events. USA Football is not
permitted to allow family members stay with athletes in the dorms.
PACKING INFORMATION
Know what needs to be packed and what can stay at home.
WHAT USA FOOTBALL PROVIDES:
WHAT YOU NEED TO PACK:
HOUSING
Game jersey and game pants (USA Football will
collect after the event)
• Game jerseys can be purchased online for $90
 One Practice jersey (Athletes will keep)
 Pillow
 Blankets and Full Linens (Fitted Sheet,
Sheet, Pillow Case)
 Shower shoes
 Sleeping wear
 Fans
 USA Football apparel package
 Towels
TOILETRIES
 Shock Doctor mouth guard (athletes will keep)
Helmet – Provided by Riddell (USA Football will
collect after the event)
• Helmet can be purchased online for $300
 Shampoo and conditioner
 Soap
 Deodorant
 Lotion
 Toothbrush
 Toothpaste
 Washer and dryer (coin operated)
• Please note athletes will need to provide their
own change for the machines.
 Shaving materials
 Laundry detergent
 Coins for washer and dryer
FOR PRACTICE
 Sunscreen
 Personal protective pads (i.e. knee brace)
(Tinted visors are NOT permitted. Clear visors only)
 Shoulder pads (Can be rented from USA Football
for a $25 rental fee)
 7-piece pad and girdle (Can be purchased for $35
from USA Football)
 Cleats
 Sneakers/tennis shoes
 Rain jacket
 Practice gear in case of rain (to wear under pads
in the event of weather)
 Five pairs of t-shirts (undershirts) and socks
 Undergarments
ARRIVALS
CHECK−IN
All athletes should plan to arrive at check-in no later than 2 p.m. Check-in is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and may take up to 1 hour for athletes to check-in and get settled into their dorm rooms.
Check-In Address:
Segundo Services Center
1049 La Rue Road
Davis, CA 95616
You can help your athlete move into his room, but after this time the dorm rooms are for players
only. Family members will only be able to visit players in the lobby or in the public areas. The USA
Football staff will be doing bed checks every night.
CHECK-IN PARKING
Please park in parking lots 22 and 25 when checking in. Athletes must check-in at the Segundo
Services Center with USA Football FIRST before checking into the dorms. Please leave all luggage in
the car while checking in with USA Football.
*Please note that parking is available for $9.00 per day and free on the weekends and holidays. Daily
Visitor permits may be purchased from the permit dispensing machines located at the entrances to
each garage. Permit dispensers accept Visa and Mastercard ONLY (they do not accept cash). The
visitor permits are valid from 7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Check-In Parking Lots: Lot 22 and Lot 25
Practice Parking Lot: Lot 15
DEPARTURES
CHECK−OUT
Athletes must check out of their dorm prior to departing for the game and either bring all luggage to
the field with them or leave luggage with their families before departing. Athletes must leave with
their families from the stadium after their respective game.
Athletes must return their room keys before their respective game.
At the conclusion of each game, athletes are free to check out from the event and depart with their
families. Athletes must check out with USA Football at the conclusion of their respective game and
return all equipment before leaving the field.
Family members can check out players from the supervision of USA Football by signing them out
during meals and free time. The athlete must sign out with his operations staff member on-site and
return on time for the next team event. Athletes and family members will receive a schedule at
check-in so everybody is aware of the mandatory events. Please do not be late returning athletes.
DEPARTING FLIGHTS
All athletes should plan to book departing flights back home after the Saturday games no earlier
than 6:00 p.m. (Please also take into consideration the check-out process. Event check-out will take
about an hour after the conclusion of the game.
*USA Football will not be providing housing Saturday after the conclusion of the games.
If an athlete is scheduled to leave on Sunday, it is the responsibility of the athlete to book a room
for Saturday night. USA Football offers hotel rooms at a discounted rate. Below is the link to book a
room at our host hotel for the weekend.
Click here to book a hotel room through USA Football's hotel room block
GAME WEEK INFORMATION
This section should give the athletes/parents an idea of what to
expect from the camp.
TUESDAY DAY 1
Check-in:
All athletes are asked to check in between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Segundo Services Center at UC Davis.
Orientation:
Players and families have the opportunity to attend the USA Football orientation to meet the
coaches and USA Football staff.
First practice: Athletes take the field that evening for the event’s first practice.
WEDNESDAY
Practice:
Athletes will practice with their respective positions and assigned teams.
THURSDAY
Jamboree:
FRIDAY
DAY 2
DAY 3
This
is a live contact, structured scrimmage that allows athletes to work on offensive and defensive
situations.
DAY 4
Practice:
Athletes will practice with their respective teams to prepare for their games.
Game:
There will be one Friday night game. Athletes will be notified if they are scheduled to play on
Friday night.
SATURDAY
Game Day:
DAY 5
Hosted at Aggie Stadium; the National Development Game times will take place as follows:
 9 a.m.: Game 1
 11:30 a.m.: Game 2
 2 p.m.: Game 3
• Family members are encouraged to attend all National Development Game week activities.
• Families and guests do not need a pass/ticket to attend practices, jamborees or games. Spectators are not allowed
on the field/track but can watch all events from the stands or designated parent area.
• Spectators can take pictures and videos from the stands only.
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GAMES TEAM ASSIGNMENT
USA Football will be assigning each athlete onto a team at their respective Development Games. Athletes
will be positioned on a team with other athletes in the same age group. Athletes will receive their team
assignment via email.
U.S. NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETE PARTICIPATION VERIFICATION LETTER
________________________________________________ (athlete’s full name) has been selected to participate in
the U.S. National Development Game week. The above athlete is taking part in National Development Game week
held at (circle one below):
Location
Host Site
Dates
Canton, OH
Walsh University
Tues., July 5 – Sat., July 9, 2016
Sacramento, CA
University of California, Davis
Tues., July 5 – Sat., July 9, 2016
Canton, OH
Walsh University
Tues., July 12 – Sat., July 16, 2016
Arlington, TX
University of Texas, Arlington
Tues., July 12 – Sat., July 16, 2016
Canton, OH
Walsh University
Tues., July 19 – Sat., July 23, 2016
Baltimore, MD
Towson University
Tues., July 19 – Sat., July 23, 2016
Athletes will train with USA Football for five days and will compete in a scrimmage or what USA Football defines
as a modified game at the conclusion of the week (Modified Game: there are no live special teams and modified
rules). This scrimmage/modified game has what USA Football defines as live action where as athletes are in full
pads and take the ball carrier to the ground. The practice week focuses on football development whereas
athletes mainly practice in “shells” (helmets and shoulder pads) with “control” contact as the primary practice
tempo. At times the coaching staff opts to use “thud” contact during practice. Neither the NCAA nor the NFHS
consider this competition an all-star game. The National Development Game week is part of the U.S. National
Team program and is the final step in the selection process for the U.S. National Football Team.
I _______________________________________________ (name) serve as the (circle one) head varsity football
coach or athletic director at _____________________________________________ (school name) located in
________________________________(city, state), ______________________ governed by
_____________________________________ (high school athletic association name) and hereby verify that by
participating within USA Football’s National Development Game program, it will not compromise the athlete’s
high school football eligibility in any way.
__________________________________________
________________________
________________________
(DATE)
(SIGNATURE)
Email
Please fax completed copy to: 609 - 228 - 5802
USA Football
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