AYSO VIP is now EPIC
AYSO has just rebranded its renowned VIP Program to EPIC, standing for Everyone Plays In our Community.
Launched in 1991, AYSO’s VIP Program was established to give players with intellectual and physical challenges, the opportunity to play and enjoy the beautiful game. The EPIC rebrand is designed to remind AYSO members and the surrounding community that AYSO is a place that everyone can play, no matter your ability.
What is AYSO EPIC?
The mission of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide athletes with disabilities the additional support they need to fully participate in a quality soccer experience. The ultimate goal of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide a holistic AYSO experience for players, families, and volunteers, from team uniforms, to playing on a team, to cheering from the sidelines, for all participants.
What is an EPIC Buddy?
EPIC Buddies assist during the games in which players learn soccer while meeting new friends, having fun and increasing skills and self-esteem. Players and their families, along with our volunteers, enjoy the complete AYSO experience – team uniforms, scoring goals, cheering from the sidelines, and beyond! The vision of the AYSO EPIC Program is to create teams in every AYSO Region to maximize opportunities for EPIC player participation.
EPIC Volunteer
We are in need of youth and adult volunteers to help out with the weekly EPIC sessions. Our EPIC program is looking or a few volunteers to support the EPIC players for about an hour during our Saturday games. Many EPIC players function independently and need only encouragement and an occasional kind word. Other players need one-to-one attention to get the most out of soccer. In all cases, the objective is to provide all of the players with a fun, safe and rewarding experience. This objective of having fun, safe and rewarding experience applies to volunteers as well. The ideal volunteer for these sessions is someone who has fun with the players, is patient and kind, flexible, and shows up most of the time. The coaches are happy to write a letter crediting volunteers for their community service.
We do not charge players who participate in the AYSO EPIC program. The AYSO EPIC program depends 100% on sponsorships to cover all expenses: uniforms, equipment, city and national fees, and trophies. If you would like to make a contribution to this program to ensure that the AYSO EPIC program continues and that many children and adults can benefit from this wonderful program, please contact Veronica Vasconez at vfiallos@icloud.com.
The AYSO EPIC program is for players ages 4 and up. Children must be 4 years old by September 16th in order to participate in the program. The AYSO EPIC program runs two – ten week sessions. The Fall session begins in August and runs until December. The spring session runs from January to April.
The EPIC program is open to anyone who would like their child to participate. Click here to register.
When it happens:
2 seasons (Fall and Spring)
Frequency:
1 hour practice, once a week, every Sunday
10 am – 11 am
Location:
Weston Regional Park, Field 4
20200 Saddle Club Rd, Weston, FL 33327
Head Coaches:
Maria Correa
Luis Fernandez
Assistant Coaches:
Julian Vasconez
Diego Peraza
Registration:
FREE (Includes: uniform)
What to Bring:
Soccer ball and water
Player’s Parents:
Must stay at the field the whole time.
Weekly practice updates and information:
Join the REMIND group by texting @aysovipso to 81010
Soccer Buddies Volunteers:
Sundays 9:50 – 11:00 am
Earn 4 volunteer hours for High school
Bring soccer ball, water and the High school volunteer sheet
Click here to register as a coach or referee. If 18+ old please contact Veronica Vasconez for more information.
Join the REMIND group by texting @aysovipso to 81010
More Information:
E-mail Veronica Vasconez at vfiallos@icloud.com
