Frequently Asked Questions

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE PANTHER FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
July 9-11, 2017

When & Where do I Check-In?

1:30-2:00pm (Sunday - July 9th) in the front lobby of the Peterson Family Athletic Center (all on-field sessions will be held on Kohn Field located directly behind the Peterson Family Athletic Center located at 219 South Main Street, Middlebury, VT  05753)

**CAMPUS TOURS AVAILABLE BEFORE check-in:  please RSVP directly to Coach DeLorenzo for the 12NOON campus tour led by Middlebury current team members (gather in lobby no later than 11:55am).   To RSVP, send name of camper and # of family members joining campus tour to:  kdeloren@middlebury.edu

When & Where does Camp End?
1:00pm (Tuesday - July 11th) on Kohn Field (Weather location is inside the Squash Center)
Do you provide meals?
Sunday 7/9: Lunch on your own, Dinner is provided
Monday7/10: Breakfast on your own, Lunch and Dinner provided
Tuesday7/11: Breakfast on your own. Camp ends at 1:00pm (late morning snacks provided during tournament)
Where do campers stay/which hotel do most campers/families use?
Campers are responsible for their accommodations.  Many campers choose to use the Middlebury Courtyard Marriott.  To help with those who are in need of overnight housing, a Room Block has been created again this year at our Courtyard Marriott, a mile from the field and the Middlebury campus. (See below for information about room reservations specifics at the Courtyard Marriott). Shuttle service runs to and from the hotel to the sessions. The Marriott is located one mile from the fields/athletic complex.  IMPORTANT:  Room block cut-off date for the special rate is JULY 1st.
Marriott Hotel Information (Panther Camp is a Day Camp. The room block at the Marriott is set-­up for your convenience should you need overnight accommodations.)
  • Each camper is responsible for their own room reservations at the Courtyard Marriott. You can contact the Courtyard by Marriott Middlebury and request a room in the block for the Panther Field Hockey Camp.
  • The rate for each room Sunday through Tuesday will be $110.00 per night plus tax. All other nights will be at our regular rack rate and are on first come, first serve basis. No block is available for the other nights.
  • All shared rooms requiring split/shared payment are arranged THROUGH THE DIRECTOR.
  • You may also contact the camp director to put your name on the SHARE REQUEST LIST.
  • All campers must abide by the Courtyard by Marriott Middlebury Code of Conduct read and signed prior to checking in.

All of the newly renovated nonsmoking Double Queen Bed rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott – Middlebury have coffee maker, hair dryer, refrigerator, and iron & ironing boards. The Courtyard Café is open for breakfast 7-­days a week (Monday-­Friday 6:00am-­10:00am, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-­11:00am). The breakfast is not included with the room rate. Breakfast is available for $9.95 All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet. The hotel features a pool & hot tub, fitness center, guest (cont’d) laundry, and next-­day dry cleaning services. All guestrooms telephones have two lines with voice mail. We offer complimentary high speed wired & wireless internet access. Check-­in time on a guest’s day of arrival is 3:00pm or later and checkout time on the day of the guest’s departure is 12:00 noon. Any guests that checkout later than 12:00 noon on their scheduled day of departure may be subject to an additional nights stay.

Room Reservations

  • All reservations will be made by individual call-­ins. Guests will be required to leave a credit card or a deposit to guarantee his or her reservation. Marriott accepts all major credit cards. Please phone the hotel directly at (802) 388-­7600 or toll-free at (800) 388-­7775 when making reservations. Please make sure to mention that you are with the “Panther Field Hockey Camp” group. It is understood that you will be responsible for your own room, tax, and incidental charges. A credit card will need to be swiped at check in or have a credit card authorization form on file.

Cut-­Off Date

  • The outlined room block will be held until July 1, 2017. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space available basis at prevailing rates. The hotel cannot guarantee rooms or rates after this cut-­off date.

Individual Guest Cancellation Policy

  • The individual guest cancellation policy is 6:00pm on the day of arrival. This means if an individual guest cancels his or her reservation before 6:00pm on the day of their scheduled day of arrival there will be NO cancellation fee. If they cancel their reservation after 6:00pm on the day of their scheduled day of arrival, a cancellation penalty of one night’s room and tax will be applied to their credit card that he or she reserved the room with. Should a guest not cancel his/her reservation in advance and not show up for his/her visit, the one night’s room & tax penalty will also apply.

Guest Contact Information

Courtyard by Marriott Middlebury
309 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone:(802) 388-­7600
Fax: (802) 288-7602
www.middleburycourtyard.com

Is there a Shuttle to and from camp?
Yes – A reservation is REQUIRED for each rider on the shuttle. The shuttle service is $40.00 for the length of the camp. Reservations for your spot on the hotel shuttle should be made via email prior to camp. The shuttle fee may be mailed to the Middlebury Field Hockey Office at 219 South Main Street, Middlebury, VT  05753, attn:  Katharine DeLorenzo.  Reservations and payments for the shuttle ($40/camper) will also be accepted at check-in.
Goalkeeper Training
Our goalkeeper academy curriculum is fully integrated into our Panther Camp Schedule for 2017. The Middlebury College Goalkeeper coach, Andrea Way (Juniata ’06) will direct the goalkeeper curriculum. Our new facility has lights and allows for us to have the entire goalie programming within the 3-­day camp. Goalies will train exclusively on the watered field.