Introduction

The Westfield Soccer Association (WSA) offers a soccer program exclusively for special needs children in the Westfield community.  The program, called “Westfield Winners”, is designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

***Space for this program is limited and players will be accepted on a first come, first served basis***

Program Description and Objectives

Westfield Winners is a non-competitive, one-on-one soccer program designed to offer a safe environment where special needs children can learn to play and enjoy the game of soccer.  Children will play at their own pace in a relaxed atmosphere guided by their own dedicated ‘Soccer Buddy’.  Westfield Winners also aims to encourage higher self-esteem and a sense of belonging to a team.

Eligibility

The program is open to any special needs school-age child in Westfield between the ages of 6 through 17 and runs in seperate sessions in the fall and spring.

Spring 2020 Session

Session Dates:  Saturday, April 4th through Saturday, June 20th (no session on April 11 or May 23)

Time:  10am - 10:45am

Location:  Elm Street Field (across the street from Stop & Shop)

Equipment

Sneakers are fine.  Shin guards optional.

Cost

Westfield Winners is being offered free of charge to any Westfield special needs child between the ages of 6 and 17

Registration

Please note that space for this program is limited and players will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

All participants MUST register online in order to secure a spot in the program.

Click here to be begin the Online Registation Process for Westfield Winners

Contact Us

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please send an email to westfieldwinners@westfieldnjsoccer.com

 

Want to become a Soccer Buddy?

We need volunteers age 12 and up to work as 1 on 1 instructors for the special needs children.  Prefer candidates having experience with younger kids (babysitting etc...) and are experienced WSA soccer players (IC, Travel, FC). Soccer-buddies may be required to attend a training session before each season starts.   When applying, please click the Register a Participant (for the Soccer Buddies Program) and not a Volunteer.

Click here to begin the online application to become a Soccer Buddy