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1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp Columbus ABOUT THE U.S. SOCCER FANTASY CAMP What is the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp? When and where will the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp be held? Are there any skill-level requirements? Are there any fitness-level requirements? Who can participate in the Camp? Will I meet any of the current National Team players? How does a participant reserve a spot? I live in the area. Can I just participate in the training and attend the match? I am travelling from out of town. How will I get to Camp? Who will I room with? Will there be a trainer on-site? Can I get additional tickets? Can I sit with friends at the match? ABOUT YOUR DONATION What is the donation per participant to register? What is included in the donation? How much of the donation is tax-deductible? Does the donation include airfare? I have multiple friends interested in attending. Are there any group discounts? Is there a payment plan or schedule? How do I make my donation? What is your cancellation policy? How can I get more involved with U.S. Soccer? PREPARING FOR CAMP What medical forms do I need to provide? What training gear will I receive? Will I need money while I am in Columbus? How many training days will the players have? What is the schedule for a typical day at camp? 1

2 ABOUT THE U.S. SOCCER FANTASY CAMP What is the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp? The U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp is the most exclusive fan-player opportunity offered by U.S. Soccer. Led by U.S. Soccer staff and former Men s National Team players, this fantasy camp provides players with a training experience that mirrors a National Team environment and gives them VIP behind-the-scenes access. They will also have VIP access at the U.S. MNT vs. Mexico match on November 11 th at MAPFRE Stadium. When and where will the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp be held? The U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 through 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 13, Are there any skill-level requirements? No. Players of all skill levels are welcome at the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp. Are there any fitness-level requirements? No. Players of all fitness levels are welcome at the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp. However, Camp will include rigorous training sessions that will test your fitness. We recommend consulting your doctor prior to camp if you are concerned about fitness. Who can participate in the Camp? To participate in the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp, all players must be male and 21 or older. Will I meet any of the current National Team players? While there may be some informal opportunities to interact with the senior team, please know that U.S. Soccer CANNOT guarantee any meetings or autographs as part of the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp experience. How does a participant reserve a spot? Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. U.S. Soccer encourages you to reserve your place as soon as possible. To reserve a spot, please click here to complete the online registration form. For more information, please contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org or call I live in the area. Can I just participate in the training and attend the match? The U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp is meant to mirror a National Team Camp training environment. Participants will train together, eat together, and stay in the hotel together. In order to keep this experience as authentic as possible and provide the best experience for all, Camp opportunities cannot be broken out into different parts. I am travelling from out of town. How will I get to Camp? Just as at National Team Camps, transportation will be provided to and from the airport by U.S. Soccer staff. A staff member will be located at the closest waiting area holding a welcome sign with the participants name to clearly identify themselves. Who will I room with? Just as at National Team Camps, each player is assigned a roommate. Should you be attending Camp with a friend or another family member, U.S. Soccer will attempt to accommodate rooming requests. However, this is not guaranteed. Please speak with U.S. Soccer staff ahead of the trip to review options. 2

3 Will there be a trainer on-site? Yes. U.S. Soccer will ensure a trainer is available for the duration of camp. Can I get additional tickets? Tickets are an exclusive benefit for Camp participants. With the high demand for tickets, hotels, etc. around this match, U.S. Soccer cannot provide additional tickets for friends or family wanting to attend the U.S. MNT v. Mexico match. For more information regarding general ticket info, please visit Can I sit with friends at the match? Due to security and logistics with VIP access around the match, we recommend all U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp participants stay with the group for the duration of the match. ABOUT YOUR DONATION What is the donation per participant to register? Participation in the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp is made possible through a $3,495 donation to the U.S. Soccer Federation. This amount covers all camp costs, as well as a tax-deductible gift to support the growth of soccer in the United States. U.S. Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and will formally recognize your gift after the event for tax-purposes. What is included in the donation? The donation amount covers hotel accommodations, all meals, a premium ticket to attend the U.S. MNT v. Mexico match, ground transportation (including airport transfers), a personalized U.S. Soccer jersey, U.S. Soccer training gear and more. How much of the donation is tax-deductible? For a donation to be considered tax-deductible, no goods or services can be received in exchange for the donation. U.S. Soccer will provide documentation after the event outlining what portion of your donation is considered tax deductible based on final camp expenses. Currently, U.S. Soccer estimates that approximately $1,500 will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Some of the major Camp expenses per player are outlined below. Item Approximate Cost Hotel Accommodations $300 Premium Match Tickets $400 Meals $375 U.S. Soccer Jersey and Apparel $350 Transportation $90 Coaching and National Team Administration $250 Training Fields and Equipment $75 Does the donation include airfare? The U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp donation does not include airfare to/from Columbus. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Camp. I have multiple players interested in attending. Are there any group discounts? Yes, please contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org or call

4 Is there a payment plan or schedule? The preferred payment method for U.S. Soccer planning purposes is for the participant to make the entire donation immediately upon registration. Should you have any questions about this, please contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org. How do I make my donation? All donations can be made via credit card through the online registration form or call U.S. Soccer to provide your credit card details by telephone. You may send a check; however, please note that your spot will not be confirmed until the check is received. If you would like to make your donation by check, please contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org. What is your cancellation policy? For any participant who cancels before October 20 th (three weeks prior to Camp), U.S. Soccer will refund 50% of the payment. For any cancellation after October 20 th, U.S. Soccer will refund 25% of the payment in recognition of the costs related to reserving your space. Should the participant need to cancel, all payments made will automatically be recognized as tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Participants who need to cancel their registration for the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp in Columbus also have the option to use their payment as a credit for a future U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp with U.S. Soccer. If this occurs, U.S. Soccer will notify the participant of future Camp opportunities as soon as they are made available. If there is a difference in price in the two Camps, the participant will be appropriately refunded or responsible for making up the difference. Should U.S. Soccer cancel the Camp for any reason, we will provide a full refund and access to match tickets to USA v. MEX on November 11th. How can I get more involved with U.S. Soccer? We encourage all participants to join the U.S. Soccer Development Fund to stay up to date with U.S. Soccer news and programs. PREPARING FOR CAMP What medical forms do I need to provide? U.S. Soccer will provide participants with a medical form to complete based off of similar forms used for National Team Camps. The forms are meant to ensure U.S. Soccer staff can best support the participants at camp. They are informational and do not need to be signed by a doctor. U.S. Soccer staff will not share these forms outside of necessary medical staff. What training gear will I receive? Campers will receive some official U.S. Soccer Nike gear as well as a personalized U.S. Men s National Team jersey. Training gear will be provided to participants on a daily basis during the U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp. Campers must bring their own cleats and footwear. Will I need money while I am in Columbus? All meals and accommodations are included while participants are in Columbus. However, participants are responsible for any additional purchases, such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and any incidental purchases. How many training days will the participants have? The U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camp will include three training days with at least one session per day. 4

5 What is the schedule for a typical day at camp? A sample schedule is outlined below. Thursday, November 10 Friday, November 11* Saturday, November 12 Sunday, November 13 Evening Arrivals Welcome Orientation Morning Training Pre-Match Activities Attend USA v. MEX Post-Match Activities Morning Training Workshop Evening Training Scrimmage Closing Meeting Afternoon Departures *Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day. 5