VIP helps more than just the
players. Buddies and other volunteers increase their
appreciation and understanding of individuals with special
needs. They find their lives greatly enriched by their
involvement with their new VIP friends. For parents thinking
they would never see their children playing a sport or making
new friends, VIP gives them joy and hope. They are able to
relax and enjoy watching their children having fun like other
kids, perhaps for the first time.
Teams can have as few as five players, may be co-ed, and as
with all AYSO teams, VIP teams are balanced with players rated
by size and physical ability. Older and younger players form
their own divisions, too, when numbers allow.
