VIP Special Needs Program

AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. We recognize that everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP program offers that acceptance and carries the philosophy of "Everyone Plays®" to new heights - giving everyone a chance to play. The VIP program offers children ages 4-18 with special needs the chance to:

  Play Soccer!       Meet Friends!       Have Fun!
 

Spring 2010 Season:
Saturdays April 17 to June 5, 2010
3:00-4:00 pm
Between Foster and Lawrence, East of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
Field #5 (Look for the AYSO Tent)

Fall Season: Saturday afternoons beginning September 2010

Go to www.eayso.org to complete the registration forms. Do NOT pay online. Please send a copy of the completed registration forms with a $80 check to: VIP Program, AYSO Region 418, 4507 N. Ravenswood - Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60640. Financial aid is available. Please see our VIP Player Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.

Want to coach kids with special needs?

Adult coaches needed now to help with the VIP soccer program, Saturday afternoons 2:45pm to 4:15pm. Coaches may be parents of VIP players, parents of youth volunteers, AYSO volunteers or other interested adults. Experience working with special needs children or knowledge of soccer is not required. NOTE: Volunteers receive training and ongoing support. Please see our VIP Coach Frequently Asked Questions. To volunteer or for further information contact Ellyn Bank, VIP Division Administrator, at vip@ayso418.org.

Youth Volunteers wanted now for VIP soccer!

Youth volunteers, a.k.a. "Buddies", are needed now to assist on Saturday afternoons 2:45pm to 4:15pm. Please see our VIP Volunteers Frequently Asked Questions section for more information. To become a volunteer, go to www.eayso.org to complete the required online registration form, then contact Linda Vaintrub, VIP Youth Volunteer Coordinator, at linda@vaintrub.org or 773-525-1791. This is a fun way to complete your school's service hour requirement!

Still have questions? Contact Ellyn Bank, VIP Division Administrator at vip@ayso418.org.

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