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 or autism spectrum disorder 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”