[Nfb-hi] FW: VIP Soccer for Blind Youth

[Milton Ota]

From: GAbe at dhs.hawaii.gov [mailto:GAbe at dhs.hawaii.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 4:55 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: VIP Soccer for Blind Youth

 

Please pass this information along to parents of blind and visually impaired
youth who might be interested in playing organized soccer through AYSO.  


If you thought your son or daughter could not play soccer, think again!
With VIP soccer, dreams become realities.  

The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Very Important Players (VIP)
program provides a quality soccer experience for children whose physical or
mental challenges prevent them from successful participation on mainstream
teams.  

VIP teams may include individuals with Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral
palsy, emotional disturbances, visual impairments or other conditions that
limit mobility, strength and/or comprehension.  

EVERYONE PLAYS!
All individuals with special needs are welcome, from age 4 on up.  There is
NO upper age limit!

The focus is on participation and fun!  VIP coaches are flexible and
positive, finding a way for all players to participate as fully as they are
able.

EVERYONE BENEFITS!
VIP players experience the thrill of belonging to a team, wearing uniforms,
and making new friends.  They learn new skills and develop physical fitness
while enjoying the game of soccer.

VIP youth volunteers assist VIP players on the field as "buddies".  They
learn to understand and appreciate people with special needs and form
friendships.

VIP gives parents the enjoyment of seeing their children having fun playing
a sport.

REGISTRATION
In person registration required: April 27, May 4 & 11, 2013 from 9am-noon at
Ala Puumalu Park, 1575 Ala Puumalu Street, Honolulu.  Bring verification of
player's date of birth and payment.  Pre-register online at
aysoregion118.com and SAVE $5.00.

Registration fee of $60.00 includes uniform (jersey, socks, shorts),
trophy/medal, and team photo.  Player must be 4 years old by July 31, 2013.
Player is to provide their own ball, shin guards and shoes.  

SEASON SCHEDULE
September 14, 2013-October 19, 2013
Saturdays from 12:30-2:00pm
Ala Puumalu Park, upper field
1575 Ala Puumalu Street, Honolulu

FOR MORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION VISIT: www.aysoregion118.comor email:
aysovip118 at gmail.com



Gavan Abe
Community Services Coordinator
Ho`opono Services for the Blind
1901 Bachelot Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 586-5271 
Fax: (808) 586-5361
www.hawaiivr.org/hoopono

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