CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
PROGRAM MANAGER: David Hicks dhicks@coastalfc.ca
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Coastal FC is excited to offer an adaptive soccer program for children with disabilities. Coastal FC’s Champions Program is offered to boys and girls who are 7 to 18 years of age and is suitable for all participants with special needs. This program will be led by professional Coastal FC coaches and Big Buddy Volunteer Coaches who will provide a supportive and passionate environment for participants to have fun and develop their soccer skills.
Champions Program will have a primary focus on individual participation where each participant along with their “Home Support” are able to participate in different stations. Some of our exciting stations will include dribbling and relays, passing competition with targets, a shooting station to score as many goals as you can! Individuals can choose to stay at one activity for the duration of the session or move from one station to the next. Our main goal is to ensure that all members in the community have an opportunity to participate in their favourite sport!
PROGRAM DETAILS: Participants aged 7-18 years old (2018 - 2007)
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One indoor training session each week led by Professional Coaches and Big Buddies.
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Parent participation may/may not be required; however, parents must remain present at all times.
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Minimal equipment is required (We will have all equipment); appropriate running shoes or soccer cleats only; shin guards are recommended but not required.
LOCATION: BMO Coastal Soccer Centre
FALL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FALL DURATION: The Fall program begins September 2024 to December 2024 with breaks during traditional holiday breaks.
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Thanksgiving (Oct. 12-14)
*Please note that any sessions missed due to holiday breaks observed during the 8/12-week program will extend the program ending date.
WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
CHAMPIONS WINTER REGISTRATION WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 1, 2024 at 6:00am PT.
WINTER DURATION: The Fall program begins in January 2025 and ends in February 2025, with breaks during traditional holiday breaks.
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Family Day Weekend (Feb. 15-17)
*Please note that any sessions missed due to holiday breaks observed during the 8/12-week program will extend the program ending date.
PROGRAM FEE: FREE (8 or 12 Week Program)
BIG BUDDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
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Do you have some extra time you would like to spend on the soccer field?
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Are you looking for hours towards your Grad Transcript?
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Do you enjoy working with kids?
Please read below before signing up to become a big buddy volunteer for this program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nour Fathy here.
Volunteers - What do you need to volunteer?
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You must be 15 years of age or older in the year 2024
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Available to attend all sessions (each session is approx 1 hour in length) If you cannot attend a session, we must be notified well in advance so that we have ample time to find a replacement for that day. These children require stability therefore if prior to the start of the program, you know that you will miss 4 or more sessions maybe this isn't the volunteer opportunity for you.
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Must be outgoing, energetic, patient and be open to having lots of fun
Fill out our volunteer application HERE