What is the VIP Program?
The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children whose physical or mental abilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. These players are Very Important Players (VIP) in AYSO. We recognize that all people need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP Program offers that acceptance and carries the philosophy "Everyone Plays to a new heights" - giving everyone a chance to play.
The VIP 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 can participate?
Any child whose physical or mental abilities make it difficult to successfully participate on a mainstream team. VIP teams may include:
- Blind or visually impaired
- Amputees or with conditions that impair mobility
- Mentally or emotionally challenged
- Autism
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
Schedule?
The season runs from Mid August to mid November and is concurrent with the Fall Regular Season.Games are held on Saturday mornings for about 1 hour.
Cost?
The cost for VIP players in Region 254will be $60 for the season. Players receive a uniform, pictures and an end of season trophy.
Registration?
Players registered online starting in March for the upcoming fall season. Please be sure to select VIP when registering your player.