What is the skill level for the weekly tournaments?

Typically the teams that will register are the travel teams from youth leagues that represent their club at regional tournaments. Some clubs will combine players from several travel clubs within their age group to form a new team for participation at Golden Goal. Olympic development or regional select teams would probably have an unfair competitive advantage at Golden Goal tournaments as most teams registering will be representing a club from one particular town or section of a city.

What is the deposit and is it refundable?

Coaches can reserve a spot for their team in one of the dedicated weeks for the team's age group by submitting a registration form and a $200 non-refundable payment for the entire team. The $200 non-refundable deposit will reserve the spot for 30 days or until 1/15/09 when a second non-refundable payment of $500 is due to continue to reserve the team's participation. A 3rd non-refundable payment of $1,500 is due 30 days later or by 2/15/09. The final non-refundable payment is calculated after submittal of final roster and is due 60 days before your tournament begins.

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What age does my team qualify for during the 2009 summer season?

Whatever age group you play in during the Fall 2008 season will carry over to 2009 Golden Goal tournaments.

Yes. Golden Goal tournaments are sanctioned through USYSA.

Travel team coaches or managers can register their teams on the registration page. Coaches can complete the registration form on line and submit via email or they can print out the form, complete the required information, and either mail or fax to Golden Goal.

We are asking each travel team coach to assume the responsibility for collecting the registration fee from all players on his/her team and submit to Golden Goal. Payments can be made either by check made payable to Golden Goal or via credit card by submitting the necessary information along with an authorized signature. Credit card information can also be made via the telephone, by calling the Golden Goal office.

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Are there any fundraising programs available for our team to implement?

Yes. Golden Goal has arranged for a fundraising program to help defray the cost of attending for each team member. Many teams have existing methods that they use, however Golden Goal has arranged for mysportsdreams.com to manage fubndraising programs for those teams interested in a proven success for sports teams. You can contact info@goldengoalsoccer.com or call (888) 860-6311.

What is the fee for Coaches who attend?

Golden Goal recognizes the principal importance of the Coach wanting to participate in this truly unique soccer experience. We appreciate all of the efforts that coaches put into their teams and the role that they will play in creating a positive experience for the teams attending Golden Goal. All head coaches attend Golden Goal for free and any assistant coaches staying in the Athlete Village are charged only $325.

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Are Referees Needed?

Yes. Golden Goal invites certified referees to attend weekly sessions where they will share in the experience and stay in the Athlete Village, receive all their meals, Golden Goal warm-up and tournament ring for no charge. Please contact info@goldengoalsoccer.com (888) 860-6311 if you would like to be considered for a Guest Referee position.

What is the deposit and is it refundable?

Coaches can reserve a spot for their team in one of the dedicated weeks for the team's age group by submitting a registration form and a $200 payment for the entire team. The $200 non-refundable deposit will reserve the spot for 30 days when a second payment of $500 is due to continue to reserve the team's participation and then all payments become non-refundable. A 3rd payment of $1,500 is due 30 days later and final payment is calculated and due 60 days before the tournament begins.

Can I register as an individual?

From time to time teams are seeking guest players to complete their roster or provide additional substitutes throughout the tournament week. If you are interested in being considered as a guest player contact info@goldengoalsoccer.com (888) 860-6311 and specify the week and age group you are available.

Can parents participate at Golden Goal?

Parents that are coaches and or certified referees can attend Golden Goal and live in the Athlete Village. Parents and family members of participants are encouraged to attend the park daily during tournament hours and for special events such as Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Championship Game, Hall of Fame Induction, and spectacular fireworks display. There will also be special programming and dedicated dining facilities for family members who visit Golden Goal. The Athlete Village will have 24-hour security and following a parent orientation on Saturday each week to help the athletes move into the Village, parents will not be allowed into the Athlete Village.

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What is the maximum amount of players & coaches that can attend?

Each cabin can accommodate a combination of 20 players and coaches. In some instances additional bunk beds can be moved into a cabin to accommodate a larger team.

How many Guest Players can be on a roster?

Since we are a summer tournament when many teams do not have their full complement of players available, an unlimited number of guest players are allowed.

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Is the Park Secure?

Security is a primary precaution at Golden Goal. The Park and Athlete Village are continuously patrolled and staffed with 24-hour security staff members. The Athlete Village (with the exception of Saturday morning when parents may assist in the move-in process) is a controlled access venue where only the registered and identified athletes, coaches, and referees may enter. Any team member or coach leaving the park must sign out and all players must be signed out by their coach, parent, or designated guardian.

Does everyone attending need to complete the forms and waivers?

Yes. The necessary background information and waiver forms can be downloaded on the registration page and reproduced for completion by each player, coach, and guest referee attending Golden Goal.

Can players leave the Park?

Yes. Participants at Golden Goal may be signed out of the park by either the team coach, guardian or their parents to visit the many attractions in Lake George and Saratoga Springs

Should we bring our team uniforms?

Teams are encouraged to bring their own uniform that they will wear during opening ceremonies and when they are the away team in tournament matches. Each participant will also receive a complete, exclusively designed Golden Goal Pro Elite uniform to be worn at all designated “home” games, during the Closing Ceremony and Hall of Fame Induction/Ring Ceremony. Participants keep their uniform to bring home as a keepsake.

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What is included in the player package?

In addition to cabin lodging and all meals for 6 nights, each participant will receive a host of amenities and merchandise including a World Youth Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ring, Golden Goal Pro Elite Uniform, and photo keepsake. There will also be prizes for team and individual skills contest winners, and trophies/prizes for top teams in each weekly tournament.

What should each participant bring?

Each cabin is equipped with bunk beds and space for belongings. In addition to all of your usual tournament and practice wear, attire at Golden Goal is very casual and comfortable. In the region it can get chilly (50’s) at night so bring a few heavier items to wear. Also, the summer season does bring rain, so some type of rain gear is helpful. The Athlete Village will be well lit, but as a precaution against power failure you may want to bring a small flashlight. Each person needs to bring sheets (or a sleeping bag to place on top of the bunk bed), a pillow and pillowcase, washcloth and towels. Also toiletries such as liquid soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo should be brought with a portable carrier to bring to the bathhouses that are adjacent to the cabins. The Department of Health mandates that bathing suits and waterproof shower shoes must also be worn to the bathhouses for showers.

How is laundry handled?

Golden Goal has made arrangements for laundry wash and fold service for a weekly charge. As an alternative, the coach or a parent can visit a nearby Laundromat to handle the laundry needs for the team.

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Besides the tournament games what else is there to do at Golden Goal?

You can have non-stop action at Golden Goal or relax when you need a little down time. Some of the additional amenities include the Golden Goal Challenge Course, skills contests, team building activities, Golden Goal Arcade filled with challenging and fun video games, music/entertainment, a well-stocked retail store with a full line of Golden Goal apparel and merchandise, practice fields, movie nights, fireworks, special guest speakers, and vending machines.

Why was the Lake George area selected for Golden Gaol?

Golden Goal specifically targeted this region for the creation and operation of the finest youth soccer experience and tournament in the world. Its summer climate is ideal for youth sport participation and has hundreds of attractions and events taking place throughout the summer. Participants, under adult supervision and their families can take a break from all of the activities in the Park and take advantage of the many historic and recreational Adirondack area attractions. We encourage families to join their son or daughter attending a Golden Goal tournament and make this a week-long action packed vacation at one of the most popular summer tourist destinations in the United States.

Will we face many new teams?

Golden Goal is recruiting teams and receiving registration forms from all regions of the United States, Canada, and foreign countries. All teams stay together in the Athlete Village which creates a tremendous social and cultural opportunity for every team. In fact, we invite you to come and play for a week…the friends and memories will last a lifetime.

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Will my team have practice time?

Yes. There are ractice fields that you can schedule time for your team when you arrive and register. In addition, as the tournament moves into the later stages, fields will become available for you to schedule practices or games against teams that you meet at Golden Goal.

What if I have to take medication daily or have a medical problem at the Park?

Golden Goal has a complete medical facility with 24-hour medical professional staff that will inventory and dispense medication according the label directions. In case of accident, injury, or other medical emergency the highly trained on-site staff are coordinated with Washington County medical facilities that are fully equipped to deal with emergency situations.

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