Soccer
Autism Spectrum Athletics (ASA)
www.autismspectrumathletics.org
Non-competitive seasonal sports programs. These programs are open to all children with Autism, Aspergers, Central Auditory Processing (CAPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD/ADD) and other related disorders. ASA utilizes traditional sports to develop sports knowledge, physical motor skills, independence and socialization skills. This is a primarily a non competitive sports league, but does offer mild competitive sports program for older high functioning children. Winter season sports: Basketball, bowling; Spring Season Sports: Baseball/Tball; Fall Season Sports: Flag Football and soccer.
AYSO EPIC SOCCER
Jurupa – AYSO Region 462
http://www.ayso462.org/epic
La Quinta – AYSO Region 443 EPIC VIP
https://www.ayso443.org/Default.aspx?tabid=855462
The AYSO EPIC Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.
Menifee – AYSO Region 820
https://ayso.bluesombrero.com/Region820
Heritage Lakes Sport Park, 29209 Heritage Lake Dr, Menifee, CA
Questions: commitment2excellence27@gmail.com (Coach Joseph Hernandez)
The AYSO EPIC Program is designed to support athletes with special needs. Our program provides an elite soccer experience for all our players, their families, AYSO Buddies and volunteers.
Bill’s Special Kids
Moreno Valley
(951) 242-7261 plosner@aol.com
https://www.billsspecialkids.org/
For special kids ages 5-18. The program offers Pony Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Dance and Soccer in the belief that if you teach young people to play by the rules, they will learn to live by the rules of everyday life.
Desert Recreational District
https://www.myrecreationdistrict.com/adaptivetherapeutic-sports-recreation
Sports and recreational activities that are fun, competitive, and rewarding for individuals with special needs or disabilities. Through community partnerships we are able offer a comprehensive list of unique programs and events.
Rancho Cucamonga Parks & Rec/Special Olympics
www.cityofrc.us/community-services/special-needs
Special Olympics provides FREE sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them the opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience friendship. Rancho Cucamonga IncredABLES Soccer programs runs August – November at Ralph M. Lewis Park (7898 Elm St.) from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. For more information about Special Olympics visit Special Olympics Inland Empire
Murrieta Youth Soccer League – TOPS Program
https://myslsoccer.org/topsoccer
jkirshberg@aplaceforallpieces.org
The Outreach Program for Soccer, or TOPSoccer, is a community-based recreational program specifically designed to help athletes with physical and mental disabilities participate in soccer. MYSL along with Jeff Kirshberg are proud to be bringing soccer to players who refuse to let their challenges stop them from playing the sport they love. The TOPSoccer program can accommodate only 20 players, so space is limited.
SoCal Adaptive Sports
https://socaladaptivesport.org
info@socaladaptivesports.org
SoCal Adaptive Sports’ mission is to enable people with disabilities to participate inclusively throughout society by creating greater equity and inclusion through sports, physical fitness, recreation, social, and other opportunities.
TOPSOCCER Program
Temecula
(951) 767-1961
http://tvsa.org/tops/
TOPSOCCER program for the Temecula Valley’s youth who are mentally and/or physically challenged. TOPSOCCER is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to our many disabled young athletes. The program is structured for athletes 4 years of age and older. TOPSoccer stresses player development rather than competition. Athletes are placed on teams according to ability, not by age.
Victorville City Parks and Recreation – V.I.P. Sport Sampler
14973 Joshua Street, Victorville Westwinds Activity Center & Hook Community Center, Victorville (760) 245-5551
https://www.victorvilleca.gov/government/city-departments/community-services/recreation/sports [click on : “REC PAGES” to download class schedule]
Fun, non-competitive, active sport sampling for mobile special education children, ages 5-18. All disabilities welcome. Children will learn skills and play a short game. Session will include T-ball, basketball, and soccer. Volunteer coaches and assistants are needed.
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