Program Description
The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults 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
See this video for an introduction to AYSO VIP.
Registration
Register online NOW by clicking here. Select "VIP 2018 Fall Soccer". If you are paying with cash or check, it is still recommended that you register online first, but then complete registration by coming to a live registration event to pay. If you do not have access to a computer, no problem. Just come to a live event and you can register there.
Live Registration Events
- June 14, 5pm-7pm - Del Valle Park , Lakewood
- June 23, 9am-12pm - Bolivar Park, Lakewood
July 5, 5pm-7pm - San Martin Park , Lakewood - CANCELLED
July 7, 9am-12pm - San Martin Park, Lakewood - CANCELLED
Registration Fee
- VIP Registration Fee - $50
Fee includes uniform, photo package, yearbook, medal or trophy, AYSO membership, PLAYSOCCER Magazine, and supplemental accident insurance.
Age Requirements
The VIP program is available to players age 5-18.
Refund Policy
See our
Drop and Refund Policy for details.
Volunteers
AYSO is an all-volunteer organization. As such, we are always looking for dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers to make our program a success. When you register, please volunteer to be a coach, referee, team parent, VIP buddy, or board member.
Divisions
Divisions for the VIP will be determined after enough players have registered. It is likely that all age groups, and both boys and girls, will play together. Don't worry, this is how it is done across the country, and it has been very successful.
The Season
The season runs from August through December. Players should start hearing from their coaches in late July or early August.
Games
Games dates for VIP are still be determined, but will likely be on Saturdays. We'll try to make them at the same time each week.
Practices
Practices occur on weekdays. It is up to the coach when and where practices are. The coach will let their team know practice schedules.
Questions
See our governing documents page for details about the program.
Contact [email protected] for questions about registration
Contact [email protected] for questions about the VIP program
Contact [email protected] for other questions