Prepare for Kickoff
What to Bring
- All players should come dressed to move.
- Lil' Boots (ages 3-6): Players need their own size 3 ball and a filled water bottle. They may wear sneakers instead of cleats outdoors; we recommend shin guards at this age but do not require them. Please leave Crocs, "fancy" shoes, and slip-ons at home.
- Ages 7+: Players need their own ball of the appropriate size and a filled water bottle. Shin guards are required, as are cleats for outdoor play and sneakers or flat soccer shoes for indoor training.
- Winter Indoor Programs: Indoor players should wear SNEAKERS or FLAT SOCCER SHOES instead of cleats, as we play on a smooth gym floor surface.
- Day Camps: Our experienced trainers know how to help players enjoy themselves in summer weather. We utilize pavilion-style shade tents, other shaded outdoor areas, and a schedule that incorporates regular rest and water breaks. Full-day camps incorporate air-conditioned spaces for cooling breaks, training periods and lunch. Full-day players should bring SNEAKERS or FLAT SOCCER SHOES in addition to cleats. Crocs and slides are comfy for downtime, but do not provide enough support for indoor training.
- Water fountains with bottle fillers are available during our winter indoor programs. Summer camps (both full-day and half-day) will have refill stations filled with ice water. There are no refill options available during weekly programs.
Please don't bring:
- Cough, fever, headache, body aches, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, or any other ill feeling.
- If your player is following the quarantine guidelines of another entity (CDC, school, etc.), please keep them home until they have been released by that same entity.
Players arriving at a camp or program and exhibiting symptoms of illness will
not be allowed to participate and
will be sent home. We will happily give a prorated credit for any day(s) missed due to illness -- there's no need to push your player to "just try and see how you feel."
Other Safety Info
- All our summer camps have staff trained in concussion protocols, first aid, and CPR.
- Staff also undergo Golden Boot's own training program to ensure they know how to put young players' safety and security first.
- We encourage carpooling and love meeting caretakers! If your family is coordinating with others, please help us out by sending an email to info@goldenbootsoccer.com giving permission for your child to be picked up by another player's parent, a babysitter, grandparent, etc.
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