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Upon receipt of your deposit, our team will initiate intake. Once completed, you will be sent a welcome email along with invitations to access your Billing and Documentation portals. We kindly request that you review the provided information and promptly provide any required details to facilitate the efficient handling of paperwork and logistical arrangements.
Please be advised that our systems have recently undergone updates. While we strive for uninterrupted functionality, we appreciate your understanding and patience as we fine-tune any minor intricacies that may arise.
The GSD package pertains specifically to the invited player and includes all the designated features and services.
Our GSD package includes:
For parents or guardians who wish to accompany, we offer a separate parent/guardian/non-participant package.
This comprehensive package grants you unrestricted access to scheduled activities, hotel accommodations, meals, transportation, as well as games and training sessions.
Non-participant packages are optional and entirely at the discretion of the family
Not at this time.
However, we have arranged a Group Flight with as a courtesy to our participants. In order to secure your spot on the Group Flight, it is mandatory to sign up using the Block Flight form accessible through your Document portal (once available). Once you have completed the sign-up process, you will receive detailed instructions regarding your reservation, including the procedure for purchasing your ticket.Group flight reservations are open to both package participants and non-package participants.
Kindly review the billing tab on your documentation portal (if/when available).
Locking roster seats within the GSD program without fulfilling obligations can create a negative impact on the team. Hence, deposits are non-refundable.
Not at this time.
To review our policy as agreed at time of deposit payment, please click here.
To secure the best possible rates advised by our United group flights department, we anticipate receiving information within 6-8 weeks (or by mid/end of January). Upon receiving these details, we will promptly send an email to all parents.
While some players are accompanied by parents, most attend without parental accompaniment. GSD ensures dedicated staff presence, which include two Physiotherapists and a Sports Psychologist.
Portugal: 3 hours from the airport to the facility.
Spain: 2 hours from the airport to the facility.
Duisburg I & II: 2 hours from the airport to the facility.
Portugal
Hotel: Alvor Baia – Galo Loiro, Estr. do Alvor, 8500-001 Portimão, Portugal
Training Facility: Rotunda do Vau 8500, Portimão
Cadiz
Hotel: Pending
Training Facility: Pending
Duisburg I & II
Hotel & Training Facility: Sportschule Wedau – Friedrich-Alfred-Allee 15, 47055 Duisburg, Germany
Vaccination is not currently required. While no changes to this status are anticipated, we advise parents/guardians to stay informed about guidelines relevant to the destination country.
Yes, your full itinerary will be sent via email invitation 2 weeks before departure. Please note, this is due to certain schedules from Professional Academies and Games.
You are not required to have the package in order to sit in on MOST games and training. However, please note that certain special engagements, activities, Sport Psychology sessions, and transportation arrangements are restricted for liability and contractual reasons.
Regarding parent packages, it is essential that the same parent accompanies the participant throughout the trip due to liability and insurance coverage considerations.
Furthermore, you are invited to join us for the closing ceremony, but please ensure that you have reserved and purchased your tickets in advance.
Unfortunately, these are closed tours and not open to packaged parents and non-package participants.
Currently, we arrange rooming based on teammates, allowing them to foster camaraderie, develop bonds, and enhance their teamwork skills. We do not recommend parents rooming with their children as it may hinder these important aspects which are imperative in competitive sports.
Please be aware that we have a strict 2-1 rule in place at all times for the safety of all minors. This means that parents are not permitted to enter players’ rooms without a GSD representative present. We understand the desire to visit your child, but this security measure is of utmost importance to us.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
In compliance with European regulations, we are unable to store or administer any medications to minors. Therefore, we kindly request that a parent accompany their child to ensure that any necessary medications are taken as prescribed.
If reminders are sufficient to assist with medication management, we are more than happy to provide them as a helpful resource.
Please note that it is crucial to provide accurate and thorough information within the Medical section of your paperwork. We assure you that no child will ever be turned away or judged based on a pre-existing medical condition. The purpose of gathering this information is to adequately prepare our staff and ensure the well-being of all participants.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the safety and health of all individuals involved in the program.
All items needed are included in the GSD Uniform kit, except cleats.
We will provide you with detailed instructions on how to order your uniform via email once you have met the 75% payment threshold.
Please see packing list and amazon recommendations on provided on your documentation portal (once available).
Please note that additional FAQ questions will be accessible on your client portal, once available!