Everyone Plays In our Community (EPIC)
EPIC is currently comprised of two teams (we are willing to add more!).
All of our players are athletes who have special qualities such as autism, down syndrome, physical limitations and other challenges.
Spring 2025 Season Registration is happening now!
Please click the registration button at the very bottom of this page.
EPIC registration runs like a school year.
Included in registration are the following:
6 - weeks of Fall Play (weather permitting)
6 - weeks of Spring Play (weather permitting)
Soccer Kit --jersey, shorts and socks **shin guards not included**
Spring Picnic -- play, food and trophies
Fall Play begins the Sunday after Labor Day
Spring Play begins the Sunday after April 15th (or Easter whichever is later)
All play is conducted on Sundays from 1 - 2pm at Macomb Corners Park.
30 minutes of Skill Development
30 minutes of Play
Parents are expected to remain in attendance and encouraged to sign up as a buddy to be on the playing field.
What is AYSO EPIC?
The mission of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide athletes with disabilities the additional support they need to fully participate in a quality soccer experience. The ultimate goal of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide a holistic AYSO experience for players, families, and volunteers, from team uniforms, to playing on a team, to cheering from the sidelines, for all participants.
EPIC & How it Relates to AYSO’s Six Philosophies
The AYSO EPIC Program is designed to give children and adults a soccer experience that incorporates the six AYSO Philosophies:
Everyone Plays: In EPIC, Everyone Plays without regard for their disability.
Balanced Teams: Teams are created to maximize opportunities for player participation in age-appropriate groups for maximum player safety and experience.
Open Registration: The EPIC Program is open for all athletes with disabilities from ages 4-99. There are no try-outs, and all players are welcome.
Positive Coaching: Players’ efforts are recognized and encouraged toward achieving their personal goals. The use of EPIC Buddies may support players during the game and create an additional element of positive coaching and support.
Player Development: Players are afforded opportunities to play the ball helping them to build on previously learned skills. Family members are involved in learning soccer fundamentals to support the development of their players. Players are encouraged to participate in physical movement at their individual level to help them maximize their physicality.
Good Sportsmanship: Players learn the importance of teamwork and fair play by recognizing and celebrating the efforts of all team members. Family members are also encouraged to model good sportsmanship by cheering from the sidelines for all players.
What is an EPIC Buddy?
EPIC Buddies assist during the games in which players learn soccer while meeting new friends, having fun and increasing skills and self-esteem. Players and their families, along with our volunteers, enjoy the complete AYSO experience – team uniforms, scoring goals, cheering from the sidelines, and beyond! The vision of the AYSO EPIC Program is to create teams in every AYSO Region to maximize opportunities for EPIC player participation.
REGISTER TO BECOME A BUDDY BY CLICKING THE TEAM PERSONNEL LISTING REGISTRATION BUTTON BELOW.
Please contact Nicole Sass, AYSO EPIC Administrator, at [email protected] if you have any questions.