AYSO Region 396

VIP Program 

Our VIP (Very Important Player) Program is designed to provide a quality soccer experience for children whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult for them to participate on mainstream teams.  VIP teams many include those who are 
  
physically disabled or have a condition that impairs mobility;
mentally or emotionally challenged;
autistic;
affected by Downs Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy.
 
These participants are Very Important Players (VIP) in AYSO.  We strive to help foster in these participants a sense of belonging and acceptance by providing a program that gives everyone a chance to play.  In this program, all of the children play, regardless of their limitations, and goals are celebrated no matter for whose team they count.  For every child, we pursue the following objectives:
 
To have fun playing soccer
To understand the fundamentals of the game
To learn teamwork and fair play
To increase positive self-esteem 
 
For more information on the VIP Program, as well as registration, please contact our VIP Program Administrator. 


VIP Buddy Program

Our VIP program is dependent on having a set of buddies that can be on the field with our players, assisting them according to their specific needs.  If you enjoy working with the very special type of player, please consider becoming a VIP buddy.  No commitment is required - simply meet us any Saturday morning during the season on the VIP field (closest to the parking lot) at 9:45 AM at Mill Creek Park.

We offer free Safe Haven certification and any time that you spend with us can count towards community service hours for your school or club.