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- Why
is the Hall of Fame located in Oneonta, NY ?
- How
do you nominate someone for the Hall of Fame ?
- How
do you get to the Hall of Fame ?
- When
is the Hall of Fame open ?
- What
are the origins of Soccer ?
- Where
did the term soccer come from ?
- What
else is there to do in Oneonta / Otsego County ?
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Visitor Tips
Why is
the Hall of Fame located in Oneonta, NY ?
The
most often repeated question at the National Soccer Hall
of Fame is ñWhy is it located in Oneonta, New York?î The
simple answer is Division I college soccer at Oneonta
State and Hartwick College plus the National Baseball
Hall of Fame located in Cooperstown, NY.
Oneonta
has long been influenced by its neighbor and the
tourism it generates for the region. Cooperstown
may not be the birthplace of baseball, but it is,
without question, the birthplace of the Hall of Fame
phenomenon. While Oneonta State has a competitive
and well supported soccer program, Hartwick College,
frequently a national contender in collegiate soccer,
cemented its place in history by capturing the 1977
NCAA Division I national championship. The celebration
resonated throughout the city of Oneonta and, above
the clamor, someone asked, ñWhere is the National
Soccer Hall of Fame? more>
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How do
you nominate someone for the Hall of Fame ?
To nominate
someone to be on the Hall of Fame Ballot they must meet
the eligibility criteria for either a player, builder
or a veteran. more>
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How do you get to
the Hall of Fame ?
The National
Soccer Hall of Fame is located in central New York State
less than a mile from Exit 13 off of Interstate-88. more>
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When is the Hall
of Fame open ?
| Dates |
Hours |
| April
1 - June 30 (Open all week) |
10am-5pm |
| July
1 - Labor Day (Open all week) |
9am-6pm |
Day
after Labor Day - March 31
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays,
but the Museum will be open on Holidays and School Vacations that fall
on these closed days. A list of these special dates will be available shortly. |
10am-5pm |
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What are the origins of
Soccer ?
A chronology
of the world origins of the sport soccer came into existence. more>
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Where
did the term soccer come from
?
The term "soccer" came
into use in England during the 1880's by university men
from Oxford and Cambridge. more>
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What else is
there to do in Oneonta / Otsego County ?
Discover
a place where heritage and natural beauty come together
in the rolling foothills of the northern Catskills, the
land of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. more>
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Visitor
Tips
Plan
ahead
Be sure
that you have directions
to the Hall of Fame and admission
times and prices.
Research
Library
If you wish to use our Research Library for any length
of time, it may be necessary for you to call ahead so
that the staff can assist in having materials ready for
you. Call ahead for details 607.432.3351 x209.
Group
Visits
We gladly welcome group visits on all days that the
Museum is open. For more information on group sales,
please contact
us.
Kicks
Zone Store
To enhance
your visit to our Museum, stop in to the Kicks Zone Store
and purchase a great, one-of-a-kind gift for yourself,
a family member or friend. The store sells hundreds of
items and will ship anywhere in the world. The Kicks
Zone Store accepts VISA, Mastercard and American
Express, as well money orders.
Kicks
Zone Interactive Game Area
The Kicks Zone
lets players test their skills and their strategy with speed
dribbles, a header cage, animated "Kick It" games,
power shots, The Wall, three-on-three challenges and more.
Computer kiosks throughout the Hall of Fame let visitors test
their knowledge of soccer trivia and of the great moments in
the history of the sport.
Feel free
to ask a Kicks Zone Store attendant for assistance
in locating and explaining exhibits. We suggest that
you allow 2 to 3 hours for touring the Hall of Fame
and Museum
This all
makes for a great museum experience for the entire
family. Come visit us and be sure to bring your sneakers!
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