Program Details – Winter – 2010-11

The sessions are run every Saturday on the following dates:

¨      November 13,20,27,

¨      December 4,11,18

¨      January 15,22,29

¨      February 5, 12, 19, 26

¨      March 5

¨      Sessions run from 12 noon-1p.m.

¨      Location: Milliken Mills Soccer Dome, Kennedy & 14^th Avenue.

·         Your child will be partnered with a volunteer throughout each session, or you can choose to mentor your own child. (Please review the conditions to become a volunteer)

·         The cost is $60 per player. Each soccer player will receive:
o        a team shirt
o        a ball
o        a team photo
o        a trophy  

·         A Special Needs Development Soccer Program registration form must be completed and signed prior to the start of the season.

·         Each player must have approval from a physician by the time of registration. The UMSC medical form must be submitted with the registration form to the Club office.

·         Registration is limited to 16 players.

·         A caregiver must stay during the entire session.

·         Players must wear shin-guards during the session.

·         For more information contact the Program Manager at specialneeds@u-msc.com

If your child enjoys physical activity and you feel he/she can benefit from this program register now!
 

 Volunteer For Our Special Needs Development Soccer Program (ages 11+)

Under the direction of the UMSC Technical Director, volunteers will

·         mentor intellectually challenged soccer players

• help them realize their potential while they learn the fundamentals of soccer

Each session will consist of

·         warm-ups

• soccer drills
• social-based games and optional scrimmages

Do you…

·         enjoy working with children?

• have patience and are easy going?
• love the game of soccer?
• want to make a difference?

With your assistance, they will:

  improve their basic soccer skills

• expend some energy
• socialize
• and have a smile just for you!

Join us if you are committed to helping these special athletes and like to experience the rewards and challenges that it all brings.
 
Interested in volunteering? then it's as simple as 1, 2.... 3!

Step 1. Download, print and complete the Release Form: ‘Release for the Special Needs Soccer Program’. (Volunteers under 16 require parent’s approval and signature.)

Step 2. Once the Release Form is completed send an email to: specialneeds@u-msc.com and advise the Program Manager of your intentions to become a mentor. Briefly explain why you would like to be a mentor. A reply will be returned to you shortly afterwards. Once your email is processed and approved you will be asked to continue Step 3.

Step 3. All Club volunteers must complete a ‘Vulnerable Screening Request Form’, which can be picked up at the UMSC club office at 7700 Kennedy Road, Unionville. Instructions on submitting the form to the York Regional Police Headquarters is found on the back of the form.
A fee of $15 must be submitted with the form and this will be refunded by the club when you have completed the Release Form and submitted the certificate from the York Regional Police with the  receipt to the Club office.
 

 Sponsors for the Special Needs Development Program

·         Your logo will be featured prominently on team shirts and will be on our sponsor page on our web site. This will let your community know that you care and support this special group of athletes. 

·         Contact the Program Manager at specialneeds@u-msc.com

The Special Need's coaches, players and their families would like to thank our sponsor http://infomaxium.com/ for the special contribution to our program.