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: 15 weeks, starting May 20th
Schedule (Wednesdays):
- 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm (ages 8-12)
- 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm (ages 13+)
- (Participants may be reassigned to a different group if appropriate.)
Location: Centre sportif Côte-des-Neiges (outdoor grass soccer field)
4880 Ave Van Horne, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1J3
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: $135
Additional fee: $30 annual affiliation (Soccer Canada, Soccer Québec, Soccer Montréal)
Included: jersey, shorts, socks
Required:
- Parents must purchase shin guards, outdoor soccer cleats 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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Tom Copeland & Martine Riendeau
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Désirée McGraw, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
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Peter Shatilla & Amy Harbinson
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Evangelista Sports
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“Assist”