The Winter ID Camp is for boys, high school age, looking to play soccer at the collegiate level. This is a fast-paced, combine-type camp, held in the Mellencamp Pavilion at Indiana University.
All Indiana Soccer Camps are “ID Camps.” Players are evaluated on and off the field for passion, skill, coachability, and character. The Winter ID Camp provides an opportunity for high level players to work with the IU coaching staff along with other college coaches during a natural break with Club and HS commitments.
2024 Winter ID Camp Dates
2024 Winter ID Camp Location
1001 East 17th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408.
Camp Registration
- To register, click on any “Register Now” button. Please allow the page to fully load. Payments accepted by credit card online through our secure registration site. There is no charge to register on the waitlist; if space becomes available, you will be contacted to accept or decline the spot.
- Camp tuition:
- Winter ID 1 Jan 6-7: $325 four field sessions (does not include hotel or meals).
- Winter ID 2 Feb 24-25: $250 two field sessions (does not include hotel or meals).
- Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the player and his family.
- Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
- The Winter ID Camp has limited capacity. Please apply early, especially goalkeepers. When the session fills, an online waiting list will become available. No deposit is necessary to be placed on the waiting list.
- Upon receipt of the camper’s application and parental consent form online or by mail, a confirmation letter will be sent to you via email. Please email us at info@indianasoccercamp.com if you have not received confirmation immediately following online registration.
- Winter ID 1 (arrival/departure)
- Camp check-in begins Saturday at 9:15am EST at Mellencamp Pavilion.
- Camp concludes on Sunday at approximately 5:30pm.
- Winter ID 2 (arrival/departure)
- Camp check-in begins Saturday at approximately 4:15pm
- Camp concludes on Sunday at approximately 12pm
- Please see the daily schedules for more information.
- For detailed arrival and departure information, please click here.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
- To cancel your player’s camp reservation, please provide a written cancellation email to info@indianasoccercamp.com.
- Cancellations must be submitted five days before camp begins. All fees are refunded except the $75 handling and processing fee. This applies to all reasons for cancellation, including medical, as most cancellations for athletic camps are due to injury.
- All cancellations made 48 hours prior to camp will not receive a refund.
- If you know you need to cancel, please inform us at the earliest possible date to allow the next player on the wait list to be accepted into camp.
- Application fees and deposits are non-transferrable. Camp tuition cannot be transferred to another camp or in future years. Camp cancellation policies apply for any reason, including medical, as most cancellations in an athletics-related camp are due to injury.
Physicals
- No physical examination is required.
- Each player must have a new, completed parental consent form on file with the camp each winter, completed at the time of initial online registration.
- Players should arrive at camp in good physical condition.
- Health professionals are available at camp during all training sessions..
Insurance
- The Indiana Soccer Camp provides only secondary accident and medical insurance. A parent or guardian must provide primary insurance for their camper to be fully covered. Please check with us if you have questions.
- Campers without health insurance are permitted to attend camp, provided the family signs the waiver and assumes the risk of injury.
Transportation to and from Indiana Soccer Camp
- Players and families are responsible for their own lodging and meals.
- The Indiana Soccer Camp does not provide transportation to and from Bloomington from the Indianapolis International Airport. However, we recommend Bloomington Shuttle (GO Express) Service (800) 589-6004 with daily shuttles to and from the Indianapolis Airport to our Bloomington campus.
Eligibility
- Camp is open to any and all participants, boys 11-18+. NCAA legislation allows high school graduates to attend camp.
Training Environment
- The Winter ID Camp is an ID camp for high school-age players planning to play collegiate soccer.
- Camp is both evaluative and developmental, consisting of challenging and innovative small and large group activities focusing on the technical and tactical aspects of the game.
- The Indiana University Men’s Soccer staff, along with college coaches from a variety of Division I, II, and III universities in the region will provide instruction and insight.
- The level of teaching and the interaction of players with the coaching staff differentiate the Winter ID Camp from camps described as “showcases.” While the camp is meant to identify prospective student athletes, our primary purpose is to teach players what is expected of them at the next level of play. Each player will achieve a new understanding of the technical and physical game. IU players are utilized to heighten the intensity and pace of the game as the weekend progresses. A greater appreciation for the work ethic expected during the high school years will motivate players to return home with new tools to achieve their goals.
- Goalkeepers are given specific training with goalkeeping coaches in small-sided activities and in games. We pride ourselves in making sure the goalkeeper is not “the forgotten player” and limit GK’s to no more than 2 per team.
- Guidance in sports nutrition, strength and conditioning and a college recruiting talk will round out the curriculum.
Daily Schedules
- The Winter ID Camp will be held in Mellencamp Pavilion, an indoor training facility just north of Assembly Hall and the IU Memorial Stadium.
- This camp is limited to 65 field players and 8 GK’s. Register as soon as possible to
secure a spot.
- All scheduling listed below is slightly tentative but gives an idea of how the days are structured for your travel purposes. Arrival and departure times Saturday and Sunday will remain unless severe weather occurs.
WINTER ID 1: Jan 6-7
SATURDAY SCHEDULE (Tentative)
9:15am-10:15am: Check-in @ Mellencamp Pavilion
10:30am-12:30pm: Training Session
4:00pm-6:00pm: Training Session 9v9
SUNDAY SCHEDULE (Tentative)
9:30am-11:00am: 11 v 11 Matches
11:00am-12:00pm: College Talk and Athletic Facilities Tour
3:30pm-5:30pm: 11 v 11 Matches
WINTER ID 2: Feb 24-25
SATURDAY SCHEDULE (Tentative)
4:15pm-5:15pm: Check-in @ Mellencamp Pavilion
5:30pm-8:00pm: Training Session
SUNDAY SCHEDULE (Tentative)
9:30am-12:00pm: 11 v 11 Matches
Hotel & Campus Information
- Families are responsible for player lodging. We recommend the Holiday Inn (1710 North Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: (812) 334-3252) or the adjoining Comfort Inn.
- Players are responsible for their own meals, with various choices within walking distance of local hotels.
- As camp draws near, more information will be sent to you along with additional campus information.
- Tours of athletic facilities will occur during camp but will not include a campus tour. To schedule a tour of IU Bloomington as a prospective student, please contact the IU Office of Admissions.
Arrival & Departure
Saturday Arrival (Tentative)
Winter ID Camp 1: January 6
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- Check-in begins at 9:15am EST at Mellencamp Pavilion, just north of Assembly Hall and the IU Memorial Stadium.
- The first training session begins on time, at 10:30am
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Winter ID Camp 2: February 24
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- Check-in begins at 4:15pm EST at Mellencamp Pavilion, just north of Assembly Hall and the IU Memorial Stadium.
- The first training session begins on time, at 5:30pm
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- Late Arrivals: If you will be arriving late due to travel or scheduling conflicts, please email us at info@indianasoccercamp.com or text (812) 219-6811 with player’s name, age, field position, and estimated time of arrival. Information provided in writing is easier than a phone call while we are in the check-in process.
- Player must be present at check-in. Parents need not be present. Carpooling to camp is fine; no signatures are required at check-in, and medical forms were completed during online registration.
- Health professionals are available at check-in for any updates on medical information, medication to be dropped off, or for conversation regarding allergies, prior injuries, etc.
- Meals are not served at camp
Sunday Departure (Tentative)
Winter ID Camp 1: January 7
- Training sessions conclude Sunday, January 7, 2024 at approximately 5:30 pm.
Winter ID Camp 2: February 25
- Training sessions conclude Sunday, January 25, 2024 at approximately 12:00pm
What to Bring
- Soccer Ball – EACH PLAYER MUST HAVE ONE
- Equipment Bag – for Ball & Gear
- Soccer Cleats
- Tennis Shoes/Sneakers Soccer Shoes (Molded cleats or indoor shoes for turf)
- Soccer Shorts
- T-Shirts – white and grey
- Water Bottle (water stations available to fill up)
- Shin Guards
Frequently Asked Questions
- January 6-7, 2024 and February 24-25, 2024
- Winter ID 1: $325 (does not include meals or lodging)
- Winter ID 2: $250 (does not include meals or lodging)
- Registration is now open. Click on any “Register Now” button. Payment online is available by credit card only.
- We accept applications until the sessions are full. Camp fills quickly, so we suggest registering early, especially for goalkeepers.
- Yes, when the session fills, an online waiting list will become available. No deposit is necessary to be placed on the waiting list.
- Winter Camp tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration.
- A confirmation letter will be sent immediately by email. Please contact us if you have not received your email confirmation letter. A thorough checklist of items necessary for camp will accompany the email confirmation letter.
- Yes, each player needs their own soccer ball.
- The camp does not provide transportation. However, we recommend Go Express Shuttle Service (800) 589-6004.
- No physical is required for camp; however, the application will not be processed without medical consent and a liability waiver. Both forms are completed during the online registration process.
- The medical consent and liability waiver must accompany the application in order for processing to occur. They are included within the online registration and on the backside of the paper application.
- To cancel your player’s camp reservation, please provide a written cancellation emailed to info@indianasoccercamp.com.
- Cancellations must be submitted five days before camp begins. All fees refunded except $75 handling and processing fee. This applies to all reasons for cancellation, including medical, as most cancellations for athletics camps are due to injury.
- All cancellations made 48 hours prior to camp will not receive a refund.
- If you know you need to cancel, please inform us at earliest date possible to allow the next player on the wait list to be accepted into camp.
- Application fees and deposits are non-transferrable. Camp tuition cannot be transferred to another camp or future years. Camp cancellation policies apply for any reason, including medical, as most cancellations in an athletics-related camp are due to injury.
- Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the player or family. We recommend the Holiday Inn and adjoining Comfort Inn (1710 North Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404 phone: (812) 334-3252). Indiana Soccer Camp is not responsible for players staying at the hotel.
- Please arrive at Mellencamp Pavilion (just north of Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall in the same parking lot) approximately 45 minutes prior to your first training session, dressed and ready to play.
- Pick up location will be at Mellencamp Pavilion. Please check the Arrival and Departure details outlined above for both ID Camps.
- Meals are the responsibility of the players. Several restaurants are within walking distance of most of our local hotels.
- All Indiana Soccer Camps are “ID Camps.” The entire Indiana Soccer coaching staff, along with additional college coaches, will be working with the campers.
- Different camp titles at other universities may be used as marketing tools or may be a way to differentiate players for sessions based on fields, coaches, and facilities available. We are fortunate to have access to plenty of facilities and a wide range of highly qualified coaches who have been a part of the Indiana Soccer Camp Tradition of Excellence. We bring many players in at once for a high level of competition and proper identification by experienced coaches.
- The Winter ID Camp provides an opportunity for high-level players with busy schedules to attend a quick camp in the off-season in addition to or in place of our summer overnight sessions. Summer sessions are more extensive in curriculum, provide a complete campus/dormitory experience on and off the field and allow time to bond with players from around the nation.
- Winter Sessions anticipate a higher level of understanding and skill for all players upon arrival and will immediately instill a quicker pace and more physical demand. Summer camp has groupings for all levels of experience (recreational to elite) and allows time for adjustment.
- Both camps will elevate your player to a new level of soccer and are developmental and identification camps.
- Yes, health professionals are present prior to, during, and immediately after each training session.
- Please see What to Bring.
- Yes, but all personal items are the responsibility of the player.
- During camp, our camp phone is always available at (812) 219-6811. Please use discretion (call for emergencies only).
- Texts are welcome for any travel delays or issues with pick-up and drop-off.
- It is much easier for us to quickly read and respond to texts or emails than phone calls during check-in and transition times.