EPIC (formerly VIP) Program - Soccer programming for children with different physical and mental abilities
Description
The AYSO EPIC Program (Everyone Plays In our Community) provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental abilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.
We recognize that all people need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The EPIC Program offers that acceptance and carries the philosophy Everyone Plays to a new heights - giving everyone a chance to play.
The EPIC Program has been structured to integrate our players into the rest of AYSO by providing a soccer season and in some cases, using “buddies”-able bodied helpers- to assist the players who need assistance both on and off the field. Our goals for every participating player are:
- Have fun with soccer
- Understand the fundamentals of the game
- Learn teamwork and sportsmanship
- Increase positive self-esteem
- Become more physically fit
- Meet and be comfortable with new people
Who is eligible?
Any child whose physical or mental abilities make it difficult to successfully participate on a mainstream team. EPIC teams may include blind or visually-impaired players, amputees or with conditions that impair mobility, mentally- or emotionally-challenged players, and players with Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy.
How do I register my player?
Registration is available at
ayso214.org. Look for the program with "EPIC" in the name.
Want more info?
Email our EPIC program and someone will get back to you with more information!
See you on the pitch!