FAQ
How do I register?
The easiest way is online! Just click on this link: Register online now
Who do I contact for additional information?
Bruce Carmichael (General Manager) Telephone 530-644-3067
Email: bdcarmichael@sbcglobal.net
Fax # 530-644-3067
For Oregon students please contact:
Gene Frechette
541-608-8087
Email: geneandbarb14@gmail.com
What are the dates for the 2009 Baseball Camp?
Instruction Plus Showcase (Ages 15-20) July 18 through July 23
Session 1 (Ages 9-12) July 25 through July30
Session 2 (Ages 13-14) July 25 through July 30
What are the costs for the Camp?
Session 1 Hotel Student $695.00
Session 1 Day Student $495.00
Session 2 Hotel Student $695.00
Session 2 Day Student $495.00
Instruction Plus Showcase $795.00
*Instruction Plus Showcase Day Student $495.00
* We highly recommend that Instruction Plus Showcase students stay in the hotel as we are going to provide scouts and coaches during evening sessions who will be speaking on how players are evaluated for college and professional opportunities.
What does the total cost provide?
Hotel stay (Sunday through Friday AM)
Meals provided in hotel and on the field
Bus transportation to fields
Professional Training (90% of coaches played professionally)
Shirt, Hat (We recommend every student buy an additional shirt as there are no laundry facilities in the hotel)
River Cats game for sessions 1 and 2
Are scholarships available?
The Academy does not offer 100% scholarships due to overall costs of operating the camp for two weeks. Escalating costs for hotel, food, transportation, fields and equipment do not allow the Dusty Baker organization much margin to allow for scholarships. However, we make every effort to contact local companies and individuals in an attempt to donate funds. These available funds are then provided as assistance to needy families which help to discount a certain portion of the total cost to attend The Academy. We also ask families to contact individuals or business people to assist with donating funds which will allow your son or daughter to attend. As a non-profit organization the donation can be written off of taxes.
What is the refund policy?
There will be no cash refunds of deposits or tuition fees one (1) week prior to the start of any session selected. If a confirmed student is unable to attend camp for the period selected , his/her deposit will be credited to his/her account and he/she may use this credit toward any period chosen during the next two (2) years, effective from the original date of enrollment. If any student is unable to complete his/her stay at the camp because of personal reasons or injury, his/her remaining balance of time will e credited to his/her account, and may use this credit any time during the next two (2) year period, effective from his/her first day in camp. The baseball school will not be responsible for any lost of stolen property. Note: must be signed by an adult at registration.
What is the release policy?
"I authorize the Dusty Baker International Baseball Academy to act for me accordingly in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby waive and release the school from any and all liability for any injury or illness sustained while attending the school. I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would endanger the above student’s participation at outlined in the application. I also understand that the school retains all photography rights." All participants must agree to this policy in order to attend the camp. Note: must be signed by an adult at registration.
What Session Should I attend?
Session 1 – Students who will continue to participate in youth leagues on the smaller fields.
Session 2 – Students who are playing on regulation fields but are not playing high school baseball.
Instruction Plus Showcase – Students who are playing high school baseball or college baseball and want to be evaluated as a prospect to play at higher levels.
Where do overnight students stay for the week?
Holiday Inn
11269 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95742
Telephone 916-635-4040
Fax 916-635-7198
Go to their website
What Credit Cards are accepted?
VISA, Master Card, AMEX, Discovery. It's easy to register online. If you're paying by check, it can be mailed to:
Dusty Baker International Baseball Academy
PO Box 1461
Pollock Pines, Ca. 95726
Please refer to our payment policy for important information regarding deadlines and check requirements.
How are the students taken care of in the hotel?
This will be the camp's 27th continuous year of operation and we have stayed in the Holiday Inn, Rancho Cordova Hotel for the past 15 years. Mr. Dave DeRosa has been our activities director every year. He is a retired school teacher and played college baseball.
We have 5-7 counselors (depending on enrollment) who are of adult age and all of them have previously participated in the camp. Core coaches are fingerprinted and their backgrounds have been checked.
How many students are assigned to each room?
Session 1 (Ages 9-12) Minimum of Three, but Four students upon parents request.
Session 2 (Ages 13-14) Three Students are assigned to each room
Instruction Plus Showcase (Ages 15-20) Three Students assigned to each room.
Can I request to have only 2 students assigned to a room?
Yes, but there is an additional cost of $130.00 to have two students in a room.
Can I request a roommate?
Yes, we strongly recommend that each student room with a friend. When you turn in the application you will want to specify the name of the person. Please make sure the person will be attending the academy. Session 1 and Session 2 students can room together as the dates are the same.
What kinds of activities take place in the hotel?
6:30 am Continental Breakfast
5:00 Dinner in the hotel
Two Evening group meetings with coaches
River Cats game for Session 1 and 2
Pizza Night with Dave DeRosa
Meeting each day upon return from field
Swimming
Relaxing in the rooms between activities
Room Check each evening at 8:00.
What should I bring for the week?
All baseball equipment (rubber cleats for Sessions 1,2 or 3; metal cleats are optional for Sessions 2 and 3), bats, gloves, baseball shoes, bag, 2 baseball pants of any color, belt, catchers gear
Two supporters and an athletic cup
Athletic socks
Tennis shoes
Swimsuit, towel for the pool, suntan lotion for the field.
Any medication that you will need for the week.
Personal Items such as casual wear, shorts, T-shirts, and a light jacket
Suggested additional items:
Laundry bag
Camera/film
$25 to $30 if we go the River Cats game for food or souvenirs.
Dusty Baker International Academy of Baseball will not be responsible for any lost or stolen cell phones, portable music players or any other personal property.
Where are the baseball fields?
Session 1 – Capital Christian Center - 9470 Micron Ave., Sacramento, Calif. 95827.
Directions from the Hotel:
Turn Right out of the parking lot onto Point East Drive
Turn Right onto Sunrise Blvd.
Enter onto Hwy 50 West and continue to Bradshaw Road
Exit from Hwy 50 and turn left on Bradshaw over freeway
Turn Right on Micron and continue to Mayhew
Left turn on Mayhew. Fields on left, parking lot provided.
Sessions 2 and Instruction Plus Showcase – Hagen Park, Rancho Cordova.
Directions from the Hotel:
Turn Right out of the parking lot onto Point East Drive
Turn Right onto Sunrise Blvd.
Continue on Sunrise Blvd. to Coloma Road.
Turn Left on Coloma Road and continue for approximately 4 - 5 miles to Chase.
Turn Right on Chase and continue into the park to end of road.
Do we provide medical assistance and trainers?
Yes, The academy provides a trainer on the field each day. The trainers also stay in the hotel. The students cannot keep any medication with them on the field or in the hotel room. They must see the trainers to get any medication. This does not include asthma inhalers.
Will Dusty Baker be attending the camp?
Not this year as Dusty will be managing the Cincinnati Reds and the schedule will not allow him to make an appearance.
Can parents and guardians visit the fields to view baseball activities?
Yes, parents are encouraged to visit the fields on a daily basis.
Can parents and guardians visit the hotel to be with their kids?
Yes, however you must see Dave DeRosa prior to a visit to the room. No one will be allowed to be in the room after 8:00 except for the kids assigned to the room.
What are the hotel policies?
Please read and adhere to the following policies of the Hotel and Dusty Baker Academy as they will be strictly enforced.
These rules and regulations should be read and discussed by you and your guardians. If you have any questions please email Bruce Carmichael bdcarmichael@sbcglobal.net or call him at 530-644-3067.
There must be three students to each room for Sessions 2 & Instruction Plus Showcase. An additional $130.00 fee will be charged if two students are requested to be together without a third person in the room. Four students will be allowed in a room for Session 1. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are requesting 1 or more roommates during the week. Be sure students will be enrolling when you indicate a roommate on your application. Otherwise we will randomly select roommates according to age. If for some reason there is someone you do not want to room with, please let us know. Room changes will not be made on the day of registration.
BE SURE TO LABEL ALL EQUIPMENT AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
Students are discouraged from bringing large sums of money and items of great value. Cell phones, handheld video games, portable music players or any other valuables are not our responsibility if lost or stolen. DOORS ARE LOCKED WHEN ROOMS ARE NOT OCCUPIED. There will be a $5.00 charge for lost key cards.
We strongly suggest that you purchase an additional Dusty Baker T-shirt for $15.00 and bring an extra pair of baseball pants and athletic socks. There are no laundry facilities at the hotel. Please keep this in mind as you pack your personal belongings. Additional Dusty Baker hats will cost $20.00.
Mail and Phone Calls: The mail is usually received after the student has returned home. If an emergency arises, which you need to be aware of, we will contact you. Be sure to fill in an emergency number on the application where you can be reached. The Holiday Inn phone number is 916-635-4040. PHONES WILL TURNED OFF FROM ALL OF THE STUDENT’S ROOMS TO PROTECT YOU AND THE SCHOOL FROM UNWANTED EXPENSES. MANY OF THE STUDENTS NOW HAVE CELL PHONES TO MAKE AND RECEIVE PERSONAL CALLS. However, Dusty Baker International Academy of Baseball will not be responsible for any lost or stolen cell phones or any other personal property.
Please note that check out time for each session is Friday AM.
Parents or Guardians will be held financially responsible for any abuse or vandalism to any room which will include but not be limited too:
• Broken Beds
• Scratched Furniture
• Torn Upholstery
• Broken Furniture
• Holes in walls
• Spots on rugs
• Sanitary Issues
In addition:
• The third floor Business Center is off limits to any Dusty Baker Student.
• Anyone attending Session 1 or 2 will not be allowed in the exercise room.
• The Sauna by the pool is off limits to all Dusty Baker Students.
• No one will be allowed to be in the parking lot except for boarding the bus.
• Purchasing food and drink at Starbucks is fine, but does not replace eating dinner at 5:30 each evening in the Venetian Room.
Rooms will be checked daily by Dusty Baker and Hotel staff each morning and evening. Spot checks will also be made if there appears to be an issue other than routine checks.
All items will be picked up from the floor each morning in order to allow hotel staff to clean each room.
Students are responsible to dispose of any food, garbage, or miscellaneous items prior to lights out each evening. Dusty Baker Staff will make sure this happens during room checks.
If we have any issues with the above areas of concern regarding abuse or vandalism, our staff will be in contact with you prior to leaving on Friday afternoon.
We just want the students to have a great time on the field as well as in the hotel. They are representing themselves, Dusty Baker, as well as parents and guardians. Please call us anytime to discuss the above or any issue regarding the Academy.
