USF Diabetes Center
USF Health

The USF Diabetes Center and USF Athletics
in partnership with

Florida Diabetes Camps

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February 3 - 4, 2012

USF Athletic Fields
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

With special guest coaches (all with T1D!):

Sam Fuld- Current Tampa Bay Rays outfielder

Genevieve King- Former tennis professional

Stacey Simmons- Former NFL wide receiver and USA Track and Field member

Mike Findlings- Current tennis professional

Lew Finnegan- Former professional basketball player in Germany

Chad Bobik- Former college basketball athlete at Nova Southeastern University

David Ochotorena - Former collegiate football player

Jenny Welch- Catcher for Florida International University

Renato Proia- Former USF Place Kicker

...and more!

Program Description

Young athletes, ages 8-18 with type 1 diabetes, are invited to participate along with a sibling or best friend! Campers will choose 3 out of 6 sports based on interest. Campers will rotate from sport to another throughout the day on Saturday. Skill levels will vary widely.

Program includes:

  • Bowling party on Friday night (includes transportation and dinner)
  • Participation in up to 3 sports with successful T1D athletes coaching each sport
  • Instuction on how to manage diabetes as an athlete
  • Meeting others with diabetes
  • Medical supervision from the USF Diabetes Center staff

Sports available- Campers will participate in 3 of the 6 sports being offered at this camp. 

  • Baseball/Softball- Campers must bring your own glove.
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Football
  • Cheerleading

Location and Times:

The sports camp will be held at the USF Athletic District located at 11899 Bull Run Drive, Tampa, FL 33620. We will be utilizing the USF Athletic Fields.

Friday, February 3, 2012

 

Time

Location

Camper Check-in - Visit Exhibits

4:30pm - 5:45pm

USF Athletic District- Muma Center

Welcome- Sam Fuld and Dr. Henry Rodriguez

5:45pm - 6:15pm

USF Athletic District- Muma Center

Bowling party

6:15pm - 8:30pm

AMF Lanes on 56th Street
(transportation provided)

Parent Session: Diabetes Management in Youth Athletes with T1D (food provided).

6:30 - 8:30pm

USF Diabetes Center.

Pick up campers at USF

8:45pm - 9:00pm

USF Athletic District

     

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Camper check-in

8:00am - 9:00am

USF Athletic District

Sport sessions

9:00am - 12:15pm

USF Athletic District

Coaches Seminar with Sam Fuld.

10:00am - 12:00pm

USF Diabetes Center.

Lunch- Watch USF Baseball Practice

12:15pm - 1:30pm

USF Baseball Stadium

Sports sessions

1:30pm - 3:00pm

USF Athletic District

Rays Street Team (open to families)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

USF Soccer Stadium entrance

Wrap-up and awards- Celebrity Appearances

4:30pm to 5:00pm

USF Athletic District

 

Registration Information

Download Registration Packet

Registration fee: $70 per camper Ages 8-18. The USF Diabetes Center is offering a $10 discount for siblings that attend.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The registration form with full payment or a mimimum $25 deposit is required to reserve your space. Space is limited, so register early! The fee includes a camp t-shirt, diabetes supplies, dinner and bowling on Friday, and lunch and snacks on Saturday.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 30, 2012! Space is limited!

To register, download, complete and sign the registration and medical forms for EACH camper (including the sibling or friend). Checks, Visa/MC/Discover are accepted. You may print the forms or complete the forms on the computer then mail, fax or email your forms and payment to:

Check: Payable to FCCYD,
PO Box 14136, Gainesville, FL 32604
Tel: (352) 334-1321
Fax: (352) 334-1326
Email: gary@floridadiabetescamps.org

Financial Aid- Limited financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please download our financial aid form at www.floridadiabetescamp.org or call (352) 334-1321 for more information. A minimum $25.00 deposit is due to hold each registration.

TrialNet Diabetes Research- Help us find a cure! The USF Diabetes Center will be offering free TrialNet study screenings for relatives of people with type 1 diabetes during this event. The test could detect an increased risk for type 1 diabetes up to ten years before symptoms appear. The screening will be offered to relatives of people with type 1 including: moms, dads, brothers, sisters - who are 1 to 45 years old, and cousins, nieces, nephews who are 1-20 years old. If family members are unable to attend, they may also be screened at the USF Diabetes Center.

Download Registration Packet

Hotels and Transportation

Hotel

Address

Phone Number

Shuttle Service to campus/ Price

Website

Embassy Suites USF

3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, Fl

813-977-7066

Shuttle Service available but not complimentary

embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/TPAFRES-Embassy-Suites-Tampa-USF-Near-Busch-Gardens-Florida/index.do

Wingate by Wyndham Tampa

3751 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, Fl

813-979-2828

Complimentary shuttle service: 8 AM-9 PMUSF
Rate: $112

www.wingatetampa.com

La Quinta Inn and Suites

3701 East Fowler Ave
Tampa, Fl

813-910-7500

No shuttle service
Rate: $95

www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp

Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens

11408 North 30th Street
Tampa, Fl

813-979-1922

Rate: $124 + tax

www.tampabuschgardens.place.hyatt.com/
hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp?src=agn_dtc_hp_lclb
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Hilton Garden Inn

13305 Tampa Oaks Blvd,
Tampa, Fl 33637

813-342-5000

Shuttle Service available but not complimentary
Rate: $109 + Tax

www.tampanorth.stayhgi.com

Hampton Inn

8210 Hidden River Pkwy
Tampa, Fl

813-903-6000

Shuttle Service available but not complimentary
USF Rate: $99 + Tax

hamptoninn1.hilton.com/en_US/hp/index.do

 

USF Athletics pictures below! Watch The USF Athletics District Fly-over here!

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Athletic Training Center

 

About the Coaches

Special thanks to Sam Fuld, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder for his commitment to this camp. We are excited to have the following successful T1D athletes volunteer their time to work with our campers!

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Sam Fuld

Sam Fuld is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Despite being diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 10, Fuld began his baseball career by twice batting .600 in high school, during which time Baseball America ranked him 19th in the country. He played college baseball at Stanford. There, he was a two-time All American, set the school record for career runs scored, and established the College World Series record for career hits. Fuld was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2004. He was an All Star two years later in the Florida State League. A year after that, he was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Arizona Fall League. In the minors, as a result of his fearless defense, he was referred to as "a crash test dummy with a death wish", a "human wrecking ball act," a "wall magnet," and a "manager's dream and a trainer's worst nightmare."

Fuld made his major league debut with the Cubs in 2007. He became a fan favorite for his acrobatic defense, and his tendency to run into outfield walls while making spectactular catches. Despite his batting .299 in his longest stint with the Cubs, the team never gave him a consistent chance, and limited his play to only late-season call-ups over three years. After the 2010 season, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Fuld made the Rays' 2011 opening day roster, and won the jobs of starting left fielder and lead-off hitter by mid-April. Due to early-season heroics, including a "Superman-esque" catch, he was dubbed "Superman", "Super Sam", and "The Legendary Sam Fuld". He became an internet legend as his catch was put to Superman-theme music in a YouTube video, and Twitter tweets about him went viral. In late April, he led the American League in both batting average and steals.

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Genevieve King

Born in Tampa Florida, Genevieve developed T1D in 1979 at the age of 16. She played junior State and National tennis tournaments from 1973-81 and played for the University of Texas as an academic and athletic all-american from 1981 - 1985. Professionally she competed in the the U.S. Open from 1978 - 1981 and again in 1985. She played on the Jr. Wightman Cup Team and won the Buick Mixed Doubles Championships in 1989. She ranked top 150 in the world on WTA women’s tour ranking list. She has been teaching as a USPTA Professional 1 for more than 25 years. Her family is a founding family of the USF Diabetes Center and she works closely with the JDRF.

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Stacey Simmons

Stacey Simmons is one of Pinellas County's most respected coaches. Born and raised in Clearwater, Florida, Stacey began his legacy as one of the state's premier student-athletes. Stacey completed his high school career at Dunedin High School as an All-County baseball player and All-American in football and track and field. Because of his talent and relentless work ethic, Stacey earned a full football and track scholarship to The University of Florida.

As a Gator, Stacey was a 7 time All S.E.C. performer and 3 time NCAA All-American breaking 3 UF Track and Field records. Because of his success at the collegiate level, Stacey had the opportunity to compete internationally and was a member of the USA track team.

In 1990, Simmons graduated with a B.S. in exercise and sports sciences and was selected the 83rd player in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. After two seasons with the Colts, Simmons spent 8 more seasons in professional football, winning 2 world championships with the Tampa Bay Storm.

Simmons continues to utilize his experiences as an athlete, motivator and coach to sharpen athlete's abilities. He has helped many athletes reach the pinnacle of their sport. Former trainees include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball and track and field. Simmons has also helped numerous athletes improve mechanics, technique and agility to improve performance that has led to college scholarships and professional contracts for many athletes.

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Michael Findling

Michael Findling is a 13-year Tennis Teaching Professional and 24-year Tennis Player. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1998, and since then has made it a goal to promote diabetes management through an active and healthy lifestyle. He is a former International Tennis Federation participant, collegiate athlete at Western Michigan University and Michigan State University, and a Director of Tennis at Red Run Country Club. He has coached numerous players into the national and regional ranks, who have continued on to the collegiate tennis level, but enjoys teaching all levels of play: from the 3-year old toddlers to the 80-year old “Child-At-Heart.” When not on the tennis court, you will most likely find him smiling outside trying some new action sport.

Lew Finnegan

Lew was born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts. He was diagnosed with diabetes in 1996 and always was a very active child and even after his T1D diagnoses. He was back playing sports within a few days of his diagnosis! He graduated from Bentley University as a collegiate basketball player and played professional basketball in Germany.

Chad Bobik

Diagnosed with T1D at age 9, Chad immediately participated in cutting edge treatment study at the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. A former collegiate basketball player at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He has spent the past 10 years working in Orthopedic/Pharma sales. His wife also has T1D and they have a 1 year old beautiful baby girl.

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David Ochotorena

David grew up in Tampa, Florida and attended Jesuit High School where he played football and baseball. As a sophomore he helped the Tigers to their most recent baseball state championship in 2000 and as a senior led the Tiger football team to it's first ever 12 win season. David went on to Princeton University where he played football and earned his degree in Economics in 2006. As a senior he helped lead the Tigers to the program's best record in 10 seasons. David was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes suddenly in 2009 at the age of 26. Since then, he has successfully managed his diabetes, allowing him to compete in a number of races and competitions, including the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC and the Tough Mudder in Tampa. David works in financial services and lives in Tampa with his wife, Alexis. They are expecting their first child in March.

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Jenny Welch

Jenny Welch is a catcher with Florida International University in Miami. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 6 years old at Duke University Medical Center. Diabetes has definitely added it's ups and downs to her athletic career, but it has never stopped her from doing what she loves. Jenny says, "It is a challenge to live and play a sport with diabetes, but it is something that if you monitor it correctly and take all the necessary steps you can perform at the same levels as other athletes that do not have diabetes. People in life are always faced with obstacles, and I made sure to not make Diabetes one of mine."

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Renato Proia

Renato was a redshirted, walk-on kicker for USF's football team and was also a goalkeeper on the USF men's soccer team. He averaged 46 yards per punt as a senior at Mariner High, including one 73-yard punt and also posted 28 touchbacks as a kickoff man. As a soccer goalie, he tallied 16 shutouts in goal at Mariner High and was a Bright Futures scholar.

Sean Wilkins

A native of Tampa, Sean developed TID in November of 1988 when he was he was 7 years old. As a goalkeeper at Riverside Senior High School and later at Brandon High, he posted a .86 goals against average over his three year starting career. He was also named to the Hillsborough’s All County team. In college he was the starting goalie for the University of Florida Club Soccer team that went to the National Collegiate Club Championships in 2004 and he was a 5-time participant in the prestigious Kelme Super Clubs tournament. Since 2002 Sean has been an activity leader with the Florida Diabetes Camp and will be celebrating his 10 year as a camp staff member this summer.

 

Jamie Taylor

Jamie has been an American Cheerleading Certified Coach at Sanford Middle School for the past six years. During this time, her teams have competed at the local, regional, and national level and in 2007 and 2010 they won Regional championships. In 2010, they were crowned the Middle School National Champions at the NCA Championships. Jamie has been an active member of the Florida Diabetes Camp for virtually her entire life and most recently served as the Program Director at FCCYD's Tallahassee Camp and was a lifeguard at the Camp Winona Sessions.

Kristina Rosa

Born in Tampa, Kristina started cheerleading and dancing at the age of three. After seven years of juggling youth league cheerleading and dance, she chose to focus on cheerleading alone and join a competitive All Star cheerleading team. She competed nationally with both the Tampa Bay All Stars and the Brandon All Stars. In high school, she managed to juggle cheerleading at Brandon High School along with her competitive All Star team. She attended USF and cheered for four years on the All Girl team while earning her degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with focuses in Criminology and Sociology. It wasn't until 2009 that Kristina got diagnosed with T1D at the age of 24. Since the very beginning, she vowed to not only take her diagnosis seriously, but to spread awareness as well. Her motto quickly became, "Nothing tastes better than life." Kristina married a fellow USF grad and recently had a healthy baby boy in August, 2011.

 

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