2019 Kentucky Baseball Father-Son Camp

WILDCATS HEAD COACH NICK MINGIONE
From his first meetings with the players, Wildcats Head Coach Nick Mingione brought a very clear and specific vision to the program: they would be a family, they would focus on developing the “Student, Person, Player” and they would do things that had never been done before. Mingione, his staff and the team did just that in 2017. In his first season at the helm, Mingione’s Cats shined on the field, winning a NCAA Region championship in front of the largest crowd in school history and advancing to a Super-Regional. After the Wildcats posted the most wins by a first-year head coach, Mingione was recognized as the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and the Rawlings/Perfect Game National Coach of the Year. Six Wildcats were drafted in the top 10 rounds of the Major League Baseball amateur draft. The unprecedented success on the field was matched by the team’s academic achievements, earning a 3.35 GPA during the fall and 3.25 GPA during the spring season. In Coach Mingione’s second campaign, a record 13 Wildcats were drafted, the most in the country. After the 2018 season, senior catcher/first baseman Troy Squires was recognized as the national recipient of the prestigious Senior Class Award, which honors student-athletes who excel in four areas:  community, classroom, character and competitor. Coach Mingione continues to lead the Wildcats to unprecedented heights, moving into their new $50 million-dollar stadium, Kentucky Proud Park last October.

 
CAMP DESCRIPTION
The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce our third annual Father/Son Baseball Camp! Come out and join the Wildcats staff for a unique baseball experience that allows parents to join their youth baseball player in an on-the-field training environment. The camp provides an opportunity for fathers and sons to learn and practice side-by-side, training in a variety of drills that can be continued at home. The goal of the camp is to equip ballplayers and fathers with some great tools that will help develop ballplayers in a fun atmosphere that includes games, drills and competition.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION

• DATE:

  • Check-in: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 4-5 pm
  • Check-out: Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 11 am
• LOCATION: Nutter Field House
• COST: $189 (Father and Son)
  • $89 for each additional son
  • 20% discount for UK employees (discount applied at the end of registration)
• AGES: Grades 1^st-6^th (No exceptions)
• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 4^th to allow time for processing the required background checks on all adult camp participants. (No walk-up registration) Space is limited in the Father/Son Camp. Our camps fill up quickly and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Every adult camper will receive a background check prior to attending camp, and there will be a waiver within your online registration authorizing your consent.
• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL UK ATHLETICS CAMPS- For both the parent/legal guardian and child to participate in camp, we need the following information before the first day of camp:
  • A copy of a physical that was signed by a physician within the last 12 months. (UK Athletics medical screen form is available when requested by emailing kentuckybaseball@uky.edu
  • Please provide front and back copies of your medical insurance card(s).
• These documents can be uploaded into your Active Network Camp Account through the link at the bottom of your confirmation email or email them to kentuckybaseball@uky.edu.  The camper will not be able to participate in camp until we have received these forms. For all camps, disabilities will be accommodated with advanced notifications (4-6 weeks).
• Camp fee includes camp t-shirt for all campers, pizza for dinner Saturday night and light breakfast Sunday.
• WHAT TO BRING: Each camper should bring baseball equipment, including a glove, bat, hat, batting helmet, and turf/running shoes (no cleats).  Campers are also responsible for bringing their own bedding, pillow, towel, toiletries, and night time clothes.
• COMMUNICATIONS: After you complete your registration you will receive a confirmation email. A few days before the camp you will receive another email with more details and instructions about the camp. Please double check that your email address is correct in your Active Network Camp Account as that will be our only method of communication with campers.
• QUESTIONS: Call 859-257-8052 or email ketuckybaseball@uky.edu

FAQ
I’m having trouble registering online can I just call the baseball office and register over the phone?
No, registrations cannot be taken over the phone or in person. All registrations must be made online and paid for using a credit card. Please email kentuckybaseball@uky.edu or call 859-257-8052 if you are having any registration problems.
 
I need to cancel my registration; can I get a refund?
If you need to cancel your registration, please email kentuckybaseball@uky.edu to request a refund.  Refunds that are approved will be less your $50 non-refundable deposit.  You can request a credit (for full amount) towards a future camp by emailing kentuckybaseball@uky.edu
 
My son is in Kindergarten, but he is already 6 years old, can he still attend the Father and Sons camp?
No. All campers must be in 1st grade as a minimum nor older that 6th grade.
 
I’m an UK Employee how do I get my discount?
At the end of the registration process you will be asked a series of questions to confirm your employment at UK, at which point the discount will be applied to your total.
 
I’m an UK Employee but my child is attending with his dad and we are not married, can they still get the UK Employee discount?
Yes, if one of the parents/legal guardians is a UK Employee you qualify for the discount.
 
I’m a UK Employee and I have two sons attending that camp, do I get a discount per camper?
No. The UK employee discount is applied to the overall balance of the camp no matter how many campers will be attending.
 
Is there a multi-kid discount?
No. The cost of the additional son is already discounted.
 
I’m signing myself and my son up for the camp, can my son bring a friend and still get the $89 additional son discount?
Yes. You can bring one additional child whom you are not the legal guardian for with you and pay the $89 additional son discount.
 
Does my physical form have to be on the form provided, because I have a physical, but it’s on a different form?
No. You don’t have to use the medical form provided.  If your medical form states that you are physically able to participate in the camp and signed by a medical doctor and less than 12 months old that will work.
 
My son’s physical expires right before the camp, but I don’t have an appointment to get a new physical until after the camp, and my insurance won’t allow me to get a physical any sooner, what should I do?
Call you doctors office and explain the situation, often they will be able to help you.
Physicals are performed at the Little Clinics at Kroger for only $35 (without insurance approval).
Call your insurance and ask if you got a physical before the 12-month mark if they will still cover it. Often insurances have a grace period.
 
What do we need to bring with us to camp?
The week prior to the camp you will receive an email with more details about what to bring to camp and more.
 
My son has an allergy, can he bring his own food with him?
Yes. Make sure the food is in a food safe container with your son’s name on it.  Have your son let us know if anything needs to be refrigerated.
 
My son has an epi pen do we need to have that labeled and give it to the trainer?
No. Your son will need to keep track of his epi pen, however, please have that documented on the physical form.