for Parents
Golden Goal has been designed as a player's dream come true while the location has been selected to offer the rest of the family a vacation of a lifetime in the 4th most popular U.S. summer tourist destination.
The players will be treated like world-class athletes, playing on perfectly manicured fields in a competitive 6-day tournament for the exclusive Golden Goal Cup.
Each travel team and their coach will stay in a private and secure clubhouse in Athlete Village with the other teams from around the U.S. and the world. Although only athletes and coaches are allowed in the Athlete Village, the Park is open to familymembers during the daytime activities.
You can visit Golden Goal daily and watch the lacrosse, soccer and filed hockey matches along with all of the exciting events throughout the Park. Some of the activities and amenities are designed specifically for parents and siblings including opening and closing ceremonies, Hall of Fame Induction and spectacular Fireworks display.
The Park will have a centrally located Parents Pavilion for dining, entertainment, and relaxation, and an adjacent playground for younger children. Mobile concession stations will be conveniently positioned if you want to stay close to the action and eat in picnic areas overlooking the tournament fields.
On Your Own
As your child is living a player's fantasy, the rest of the family can join in the fun and stay in Lake George, Saratoga Springs, or in one of the many Adirondack Mountain region accommodation options.
When your child is not scheduled for specific activities, you may sign them out at our 24-hour security center and explore the many fun activities and venues the region has to offer.
The Village of Lake George has beach activities, restaurants, quaint shops and site-seeing tours of the picturesque Lake George. Saratoga Springs, just 20 minutes away, is home to Saratoga Racetrack, Saratoga Springs Arts Center, upscale shopping, National & State Parks and a wide-array of activities for the entire family.
If more adventure is your style, try Six Flags Great Escape Theme Park, Splashwater Kingdom Water Park, kayaking down the Hudson River, boating on Lake George or hiking the many trails of Adirondack Mountains.
We sincerely invite you to join your child in this truly memorable experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I register my child 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 considering having your child register as a guest player contact info@goldengoalpark.com or call (888) 909-6688 and specify the week and age group.
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. 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 in to the Village, parents will not be allowed into the Athlete Village.
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 Sunday 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?
Yes, players will wear their team uniforms during opening and closing ceremonies as well as for tournament games.
What is included in the player package?
In addition to full clubhouse style room and board for 5 nights, each participant will receive a photo gift from Golden Goal. There will also be prizes for team and individual skills contest winners and Team Trophies for top teams in 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 clubhouses. 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 daily laundry wash and fold service for a small weekly charge to have a fresh uniform daily and limits the amount of clothing that you bring. As an alternative, the coach or a parent can visit a nearby Laundromat to handle the laundry needs for the team.
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 Experience, Golden Goal Arcades 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, . As a break from all of the activities in the Park, participants under adult supervision are encouraged to take advantage of the many historic and recreational Adirondack area attractions.
Why was the Lake George area selected for Golden Goal?
Golden Goal specifically targeted this region for the creation and operation of the finest youth sports 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. Each team will be will be exposed to a tremendous cross-section of teams in the Athlete Village and throughout the park during the week. In fact, we invite you to come and play for a week…the friends and memories will last a lifetime.
Will my team have practice time?
Yes. There are practice 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.
