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AYSO Region 1315 EPIC Program

Celebrating the Capabilities of Players
with intellectual or physical challenges

SAFE - FAIR - FUN

We’re excited to bring the AYSO EPIC Program to the Mountain’s Edge Community in Las Vegas, Nevada! AYSO Region 1315: Mountain's Edge-Enterprise now offers an EPIC Division for players aged 6 and up with physical or intellectual disabilities.

This unique program is designed for players whose challenges prevent full participation in traditional soccer programs. The focus is not just on playing soccer but on having fun while developing basic fundamental skills in an uplifting and positive setting.

Through tailored support, the EPIC program ensures that every athlete can experience the joy of soccer, build their skills, and form lasting friendships. Volunteers, buddies, and coaches work together to create a quality soccer experience centered on teamwork, encouragement, and personal growth.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of inclusivity as we bring the EPIC vision to life in the Mountain’s Edge community: where goals are shared, achievements celebrated, and every player truly belongs.

EPIC Buddies

The EPIC Buddy is a support person without a disability intended to either guide the EPIC player on the field of play or to be part of the player support system from the sideline.The best buddies are older elementary, middle school, high school or college students.

There are several reasons why peers make good buddies:

Peer buddies begin to form friendships with the players.
The players may respond better to peers.
Peer buddies learn and grow from performing a positive, affirming service.
The players learn to become comfortable with people outside their families.
Buddies can help monitor players for signs of fatigue, stress, overheating or any condition that could compromise player safety.
Buddies help players feel welcome and comfortable with activities and the environment.
Buddies can help players become independent - but stay on to be a supporter and a friend.

Those that support children and adults with a physical or intellectual challenges are those that typically have to provide all of the support. The use of Buddies willl provide these fantastic supporters the opportunity to truly sit on the sideline and enjoy watching their player particpate in an activity without their support. In order to accomplish this lofty goal we need volunteers to step up and register as volunteers to be EPIC Buddies.

⚽ Join the EPIC Soccer Buddy Team! ⚽

Are you passionate about soccer and looking to make a difference in your community?

Become an EPIC Buddy for the upcoming season of EPIC Soccer! This is your chance to support and guide amazing EPIC players on the field or from the sidelines. As an EPIC Buddy, you'll be supervised by our dedicated team coach who will help determine your specific role.

What do Buddies do?

Pair up with a EPIC player as a practice partner.
Teach basic soccer skills as directed by the coach.
Walk or run alongside players with disabilities.
"Feed" the ball to players and encourage their participation.
Accompany wheelchair users to help them move safely.
Help players find peace and comfort while they learn and have fun.
Verbally encourage all EPIC players.

Why become a Buddy?

Supportive Role: Help EPIC players feel welcomed and comfortable with their activities and the overall environment.
Personal Growth: Learn and grow from performing a positive, affirming service.
Friendship: Form meaningful friendships with players and other Buddies.
Fun & Rewarding: Enjoy a fulfilling experience as you help EPIC players have the best possible experience of the game.

Who can be a Buddy? We are looking for peer Buddies who are older elementary, middle school, high school, and even college students. To register as an EPIC Buddy you must be at least 12 years old

Why peers make great Buddies:

Players may respond better to peers.
Peer Buddies ideally form friendships with players.
Peer Buddies learn and grow from performing a positive, affirming service.

Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all EPIC players. Become an EPIC Buddy today and help us make this season unforgettable!

Sign up now and be a part of something truly special!

EPIC Soccer – Where Everyone Plays!

Let's make this season the most EPIC yet!

Goals of EPIC Buddies

First to support the player so that they can learn soccer, meet new friends, have fun, and increase their skills and self esteem

Second to allow the parents and caregivers of players with intellectural or physical challenges the opportunity and thrill of watching their player participating in an activity from the sidelines.

To Register as a Buddy:

Registration

Go to our website at www.ayso1315.org and log in or create an account. Once you've logged in, or if you are already registered, Select My Account from the top right of the screen.

Click on the 'Volunteer' tab on the left hand side.
Under My Roles and Certificates select the option to "Add Volunteer"
The opportunity that you are looking for is called "Youth VIP Buddy"
Press select to add this opportunity to your roles.
Then choose 'Sign up a Registered User' and choose yourself. Then please complete the volunteer registration.

*If you are registering someone else as a volunteer please do the following: Click 'Sign up a New User'. Then press continue. As you fill out the info for someone else you need to put a different email address then the one you registered yourself with (ie. if you are registering your son as a youth referee, you need to put in an email address for him - NOT YOUR email address.) When you finish entering the info, you'll click 'Invite User and Continue'. This will then send an email to the 'New User' asking them to create an account for themselves. This volunteer will be linked to your account. DO NOT sign up a NEW user with the YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. This confuses the system and won't log the training to the right account.

If you have issues or questions regarding registration, Please contract the registrar at [email protected].

AYSOU Training

You can access the required training courses by logging into our website, going to the 'Volunteer' tab and clicking on the 'AYSOU' button to the right of your name. If you do not see this button, please let me know.

AYSOU is housed on a separate site, pressing the 'AYSOU' button will take you to the site. If the new site gives you an error, then please log out of your account and log back in. This should fix the system.

Once in the site, click on the tab on the left that says 'Training Library'. Please enroll in the following training:

EPIC Buddy Training (Required)
AYSO Safe Haven (Required)
EPIC Volunteer Training (Recommended)

Buddies cannot participate with players until the Required Trainings have been completed.

Sponsoring the AYSO EPIC Program

The AYSO EPIC Program is dedicated to providing athletes with disabilities the extra support they need to fully participate in a quality soccer experience. Our mission is to create an inclusive and holistic AYSO environment where players, families, and volunteers come together—whether it's through team uniforms, playing on the field, or cheering from the sidelines.

About the Program

AYSO Region 1315 proudly hosts two EPIC seasons each year:

Fall Season: August to November
Spring Season: January to May

Serving the Mountain's Edge - Enterprise community in Las Vegas, our goal is to minimize costs for participating families while offering a robust program tailored to the needs of every athlete.

Why Your Support Matters

Sponsorships play a vital role in covering program costs, ensuring that players and their families can focus on enjoying the game. Here’s a breakdown of typical expenses per player and team:

Cost to Support One Team: ~$1,500/Season

Includes:

All of the Player Fees Listed below for the whole team
All Reservation Costs and Equipment needs

Cost to Support One Player: ~$50/Season

Includes:

Player Uniforms (jersey, shorts, and socks)
Buddy Uniforms
Coach Uniforms
Photo Keepsakes (individual and team photos)

Additional Program Costs:

Field Reservations
Equipment:
- Soccer balls ($15–$50 each, including specialty adaptive balls)
- Portable nets ($150 each)
Coach Supplies:
- Coaches’ kit (~$200 per kit): includes bags, cones, whistles, pinnies, first aid supplies, and more
- Kits are restocked each season to ensure quality and safety

Building a Supportive Community

In addition to funding essentials, we’ve established an Equipment Exchange Program, allowing families to donate or trade cleats and shin guards for appropriately sized gear. This ensures that no child is left without the necessary equipment.

How You Can Help

Your sponsorship helps keep this program accessible for all participants and makes a lasting impact in our community. Whether you’re interested in supporting a single player, a team, or donating equipment, your contribution matters.

For Sponsors providing $1,500 or more their logo will be placed on the EPIC Player and Coach Uniforms

For anyone contributing to the team’s sponsorship fund, we offer several benefits, including: