Tusculum College head men's soccer coach and Star Soccer Academy director Allen Vital announces that registration for the 2011 Star Soccer Academy camps is now open. Camps will be held June 26-30 at Tusculum, and a College Prep camp will be held July 28-August 1 at Tusculum.

The June 26-30 camp at Tusculum features a Little Pioneer Academy for boys and girls ages 4-5 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., a Junior Pioneer Academy for boys and girls ages 6-9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and a residential Junior Elite Academy for boys ages 10-14. Cost for the Little Pioneer Academy is $55 per player and the Junior Pioneer Academy is $85 per player. Early registrations are discounted $10 per player, with a deadline of June 5.

The Junior Elite Academy is for boys ages 10-14, either as individuals or as part of a team (minimum 12 players), and for both residents and commuters. For individuals, cost is $350 for residents and $250 for commuters. For teams, cost is $335 per player for residents and $235 per player for commuters. A $150 deposit is required with all registrations for the Junior Elite Academy, and early registrations are discounted $10 per player, with a deadline of June 5.

The July 28-August 1 Star Soccer College Prep Academy is for boys ages 14-19, either as individuals or as part of a team (minimum 12 players), and for both residents and commuters. For individuals, cost is $375 for residents and $275 for commuters. For teams, cost is $360 for residents and $260 for commuters. Per NCAA regulations, early registration discounts are not allowed for this camp. A $150 deposit is required with all registrations for the College Prep Academy.

Further information on all Star Soccer Academy camps, including registration information, can be found on the Web at starsocceracademy.org or by phone at (423) 636-7300 ext. 5361.