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Grand Blanc, MI - Region 169

AYSO EPIC

EPIC - Everyone Plays in Our Community

EPIC is soccer for those with special needs or for those players who need play time outside the "main stream" with no upper age limit. AYSO EPIC soccer in Region 169 is free. 

Registration is open at any time before or during seasons but is considered "Waitlist Only" to make sure our program can meet the player's needs. The EPIC director will contact you with more details.

EPIC Registration

AYSO EPIC 2026 Season (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)

What is AYSO EPIC (formerly VIP)?


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. There is no cost to participate in the EPIC program. Please complete all of the program questions and email [email protected] to request completion of your registration. If you complete the registration yourself and pay the national membership fee, a refund cannot be given.

To learn more about EPIC: https://ayso.org/epic/

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.

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.

EPIC (formerly VIP) - Coed

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 08/22/2026 to 06/13/2027
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Grand Blanc AYSO Region 169

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 359 Grand Blanc MI 48480, Hartker Fields: 5202 E Maple Ave
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439

Email Us: [email protected]
Phone : 810-694-5425
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