NASA Tophat hosts a Junior Academy and Academy open house camp prior to each year’s tryout sessions. The 2017 camp runs Monday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 25th. (Link: 2018 camp details)
The camp is open to all age-appropriate girls (birth years between 2006 and 2011), whether they currently play at NASA Tophat, another soccer organization, or are new to soccer. Girls may attend any combination of sessions. Camp sessions are free for current NASA Tophat Academy and Junior Academy players. Cost for other players is $25 per day.
This page has information about the NTH-Tophat North camp (for girls who play out of Metro North Park or United Quest Park). Click here for details about the NTH-Tophat Buckhead camp.
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- Camp purpose
- When and where
- Camp notes (weather, cost, registration, what to wear and what to bring)
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Purpose
The open house camp gives prospective players a chance to meet the Academy coaches and experience an Academy training session in a low-pressure situation prior to formal tryouts. (We do our best to keep our tryouts low-key, but the word tryout itself tends to create pressure.)
The camp also gives current and prospective players the opportunity to get extra touches in a competitive environment to sharpen their skills before tryouts. Girls are grouped by birth year: 2006 girls will work together, 2007 girls will work together, and so forth.
When and where
NASA Tophat Academy Open House Camp (May, 2017)
Overnight rain could lead to field changes Thursday. Check back after 3 PM Thursday for a status update.| Day, Date | Time | Location | Field assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 22 | 5:30 - 7:00 (2008 and younger) 7:00 - 8:30 (2007 and older) | Metro North Park | 2010-2011: Metro TOPS or 2 2009: Metro 1, 2 or 3 2008: Metro 1, 2 or 3 2007: Metro 1, 2 or 3 2006: Metro 1, 2 or 3 |
| Tuesday, May 23 | Plan B due to wet fields: 5:30 - 7:00 (2010-2011) 5:30 - 7:00 (2008-2009) 7:00 - 8:30 (2007) 7:00 - 8:30 (2006) | Plan B due to wet fields: Metro North Park Lassiter HS Lassiter HS Lassiter HS | Plan B due to wet fields: MNP TOPS stadium field stadium field practice fields 1 @ 2 |
| Wednesday, May 24 | Plan B due to wet fields: 5:30 - 7:00 (all ages) | Plan B due to wet fields: Lassiter HS | Plan B due to wet fields: 2008-2011: stadium field 2006-2007: practice fields |
| Thursday, May 25 | 5:30 - 7:00 (2008 and younger) 7:00 - 8:30 (2007 and older) | United Quest Park | 2010-2011: Quest 7 2009: Quest 8 2008: Quest 8 2007: Quest 8 2006: Quest 8 |
Camp notes
Weather updates:
In case of storms or heavy rain, field assignments could change pending field conditions. For status updates, check the NTH field status telephone hot-line: 770-220-4089 or the NTH RainedOut web site.
Who may attend?
- The camp is open to all age-appropriate girls (birth years between 2006 and 2011), whether they currently play at NASA Tophat, another soccer organization, or are new to soccer. Camp sessions are free for current NASA Tophat Academy and Junior Academy players. Cost for other players is $25 per day.
Which session(s) to attend:
- Girls may attend any combination of sessions. Girls who normally practice at one park are welcome to attend camp sessions at either park
Register in advance:
- 2017 camp registration is available on-line. (At one point the registration system incorrectly blocked girls with 2011 birth dates, but this has been corrected.)
- Current NASA Tophat players (Academy, Junior Academy or recreational) can register on-line using their existing NTH account. Players who are new to NASA Tophat will need to create a website account. Link: home screen for login or to create a new account
- Once you’re logged in, select My Account, and then select available programs, and then select the 2017 Academy & U13 Pre-Tryout Camp program. The second screen will have a medical release, followed by options that allow you to select your daughter’s current playing status and the number of sessions she plans to attend. (You may also see a screen about volunteer roles, but you can press Continue to skip that.)
- Camp sessions are free for current NASA Tophat Academy and Junior Academy players. Cost for other players is $25 per day. You’ll make payment via credit card through a secure on-line method when you register. (Or you can pay in cash or check written to NASA Tophat at the fields.)
What to wear / what to bring:
- Players should wear proper soccer attire, including shin guards. It’s OK to wear club practice shirts, but we discourage current players from wearing their NTH game-day uniforms. Bring a soccer ball (size 3 for Junior Academy; size 4 for U9 or older Academies) and water. If a player has long hair, she should wear a headband or “scrunchy” or something to keep her hair out of her eyes. Please leave jewelry at home.
Bring lots of water!
- It’s likely to be hot! Your daughter should start increasing fluid intake before camp, and drink plenty of water during and after camp. This will allow her body and mind to perform at a higher level for a longer period of time. Link: hydration tips