FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Camp Questions
Who should attend Camp Shutout?
Advanced Sessions (Ages 14-18: Entering 9th grade and older)
The Advanced Sessions will help you attain your potential. You will learn the fundamental techniques at a quicker pace, thus allowing more time for advanced skills like those necessary at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. If you are a high school goalkeeper and are serious about goalkeeping, the Advanced Sessions is the camp for you!
Youth Sessions (Ages 10-13: Entering 8th grade and younger)
Our Youth Sessions are designed for the youth keeper…these keepers will be instructed by our top-flight staff and will intermingle with the advanced keepers at various times during the week.
Where and when do we arrive for camp?
You'll receive a pre-camp email that will inform you where and when to arrive for Camp Shutout.
What should I pack?
- Goalkeeper gloves
- Outdoor soccer shoes
- Soccer boots
- Running shoes/indoor flat soccer shoes (in case of bad weather)
- Shin guards
- Skids or compression shorts
- Soccer shirts, shorts, training pants, short-sleeve training tees, long-sleeve training, socks, and any other training gear you prefer to train in
- Bag for gear
- Soccer ball — We encourage you to leave the ball at Camp Shutout at the end of the week for our annual soccer ball donation.
- Any wraps, braces or tape you may need. Trainers will have a limited supply.
- Casual clothes to wear around the hotel
- Toiletries (standard hotel toiletries will be provided)
- Spending money (cash) for misc items such as massages, t-shirts, gloves, etc.
- Snack food, if desired, for in the room.
- Electric fan (optional)
- Pen
Are meals provided/included in the cost?
Yes, all meals are included and will be provided at the Holiday Inn and the PCYS Complex. Keepers can also pack their own snacks to have during the week.
Registration Questions
I chose ‘deposit payment’ when I bought my ticket. When will my credit card get charged for my outstanding balance?
Credit cards will be charged on June 1, 2026, for every account that has an outstanding balance.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Registrants may cancel their registration for any reason; however, a non-refundable $200 will be retained from the total registration for costs incurred (including but not limited to: Mary’s time, hotel rooms, food, insurance, shirt, staff, facility rental and more). The remaining balance will be refunded within 7-10 business days.
No-shows: No-shows will be charged the full registration price and are not eligible for any refund.
Hotel Questions
What is available in the hotel rooms?
The Holiday Inn provides all linens, blankets, pillows, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms are also equipped with a microwave and mini fridge.
How do you assign roommates?
When you register for camp, you are given the opportunity to request up to three other goalkeepers you'd like to room with. Though requests are not guaranteed, we do our best to try and accommodate as many requests as possible.
Will I have to share a bed?
STANDARD HOTEL ROOM ARRANGEMENT: Each hotel room contains two queen beds and will be shared by four goalkeepers. Goalkeepers will sleep two to a bed. (Please note: some rooms will have a king bed and a pull-out sofa).
Do keepers have to stay overnight at the hotel?
Although we highly recommend that each keeper spend the entire week with us as there is plenty to learn on and off the field, a few local keepers will be commuting. It is imperative that staff is aware when you will be departing and returning for each session.
Why can't parents stay at the hotel, too?
We ask that parents do not book rooms at the Holiday Inn so we can provide as many rooms to the goalkeepers as needed for our ever-growing camp.
Commuter Questions
What does it mean to be a "commuter"?
A commuter is responsible for arranging their own transportation and lodging for the duration of camp. Commuters do not stay overnight with the Camp Shutout group at the Holiday Inn.
As a commuter, you agree to be on-site at the Portage County Youth Soccer Complex (PCYS) from 7am - 10pm for all Camp Shutout-related activities.
Do commuters get a reduced Camp Shutout ticket price?
Yes, there is a discount on commuter registration tickets. Please make sure you choose the "commuter" option when registering.
Where should I stay?
Commuters have the flexibility to stay at the accommodation of their choice. However, commuters are NOT permitted to book accommodations at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point.
Below are two nearby hotel options:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Stevens Point
(Approximately 1.6 miles away from Camp Shutout)
Address: 5317 US-10, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Website for Fairfield
Hampton Inn Plover-Stevens Point
(Approximately 7 miles away from Camp Shutout)
Address: 3090 Village Park Dr, Plover, WI 54467
Website for Hampton Inn
How should I get to camp if I can't drive/don't have my own car?
Please be sure to work out all your transportation details before purchasing a commuter registration ticket. Camp Shutout is not responsible for getting you to and from camp if you are staying off-site.
Are meals provided for commuters?
Yes! All meals are included on-site at Camp Shutout for commuters during designated meal times. Please be sure to be on-site at the appropriate times if you wish to partake. Commuters are not required to join for any/all of the meals, but it is built into the ticket price.
Miscellaneous Questions
I'm flying in for camp. How do I get from the airport to Camp Shutout?
Please fill out the form on our travel arrangements page. By supplying us with your travel details, we can work on arranging rides to and from the airport. We will do our best to accommodate as many keepers as possible.
If I have my car, can go off-campus when we are not training?
There will be no driving by keepers during the Camp Shutout week. Car keys will be held by the Camp Shutout staff.
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