Soccer for Everyone: The Lions Adaptive Soccer Program returns to NDG!

Because soccer is a game for everyone, NDG/CDN is thrilled to offer the Lions Adaptive Soccer Program all year round. Tailored for youth aged 8 to 18 with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), this program makes the “beautiful game” truly inclusive. Join us this season to kick off a season of fun and connection!
* We are proud partners of Special Olympics Québec. The mission of Special Olympics Québec is to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Program Details
Duration: 19 weeks, starts on November 8 ( No classes on November 15, December 13 and 27, January 3 and April 4)
Schedule (Saturdays): 10-11:15 (age 8-12) and 11:30-13 (ages 13+)
(we reserve the right to change a child's group when suitable)
Location: Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf,
3200 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C1
Participation Outcomes:
Soccer Skills: Passing, dribbling, shooting
Other Benefits: Improving fitness (e.g., endurance, strength, agility, speed), gaining
emotional regulation, increasing self-esteem, promoting fair play and teamwork
Coaching Ratio: Minimum of 1 coach per 2 participants
Coaching Team: Qualified soccer coaches and/or special needs educators
Head Coach: Michel Mazloum, experienced soccer coach with expertise in Special Education
Cost & Equipment
Program Fee: $200
Additional Fees: $51 annual charge total for player affiliation with Soccer Canada, Soccer Quebec, and Soccer Montreal (players who were registered in summer 2025 do not have to pay this fee)
Included: Team jersey, shorts, and socks
Required: Parents must purchase shin guards, indoor soccer shoes or running shoes and sports glasses
(if needed)
Registration Process
1. Fill out the Lions Interest form .
2. Meet the Coach: Parents/guardians will be contacted by the head coach.
3. Official Registration: Following the meeting, you will receive a link to complete the registration and
make the payment.
4. Limited Spots Available: If we cannot accept your child in this session, they will remain on the waitlist for future opportunities.
For more information, contact Michel Mazloum at michel.mazloum1995@gmail.com
Thank you to our partners
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"Hat Trick"
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Tom Copeland & Martine Riendeau
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Désirée McGraw, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
“Assist”
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Peter Shatilla & Amy Harbinson
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Evangelista Sports
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“Assist”