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Very Important Players (VIP)
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AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children - and adults - whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully, participate on mainstream teams. VIP teams may include those who are:
  •  blind or visually impaired
  •  amputees or conditions that impair mobility
  •  mentally or emotionally challenged
  •  autistic
  •  Downs Syndrome
  •  Cerebral Palsy
These kids are Very Important Players (VIP) in AYSO. We recognize that all children need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP program offers that acceptance and carries our philosophy of Everyone Plays to new heights - giving everyone a chance to play.

Program Goals
Kids with special needs are estimated to make up approximately 10% of the school-age population. Special schools and classrooms can isolate these children so the VIP Program has been structured to integrate our special kids into the rest of AYSO by using "buddies" from non-VIP teams to help these players both on - and off - the field.
Our goals for every participating player are:
  •  have fun playing soccer
  •  understand the fundamentals of the game
  •  learn teamwork and fair play
  •  increase positive self-esteem
  •  become more physically fit
  •  meet and be comfortable with new people
Everyone Plays
VIP helps more than just the players. Buddies and other volunteers increase their appreciation and understanding of individuals with special needs. They find their lives greatly enriched by their involvement with their new VIP friends.
For parents thinking they would never see their children playing a sport or making new friends, VIP gives them joy and hope.  They are able to relax and enjoy watching their children having fun like other kids, perhaps for the first time.
Ensuring the success of players and volunteers in VIP is a priority, so our VIP program operates within the existing structure of our AYSO Region 65 to ensure that volunteers and players have the full support of this Region and resources.  Our VIP teams are balanced with players rated by size and physical ability. Older and younger players form their own divisions.  The program is designed to be flexible and creative, with teams that play a regular AYSO team.

Registration
It’s never closed!  Players choosing to play in the VIP program can sign up anytime!  That’s right, you do not have to wait for a new season to start, this is were we take exception on our registration policy.  We enjoy Players from neighboring Regions joining in on the fun.

Contact Info
Chris or Loranna Vicario, VIP Directors,  VIPHEARTS2SHARE@ATT.NET
  
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