Special Needs soccer registration now open

Registration for the FEDS 2016 Special Needs soccer program and festival is now open.

FEDS (Fergus-Elora District Soccer) is entering its sixth year of providing a soccer program for older youths (16 years old and older) and adults with physical and/or mental challenges.

The weekly soccer program runs every Friday starting May 27 to Aug. 19 from 7 to 8:15pm.

The league will be using  the Southridge soccer field in Elora. Jerseys, shorts and socks will be provided.

The Special Needs Soccer Festival is a one-day event in Fergus. The FEDS Special Needs Soccer group hosts the festival for players and guests from other places in Ontario.

This year the festival will be held on July 9 from 12 to 4pm at Victoria Park in Fergus. It is free to all participants.

The soccer program for visually impaired is a pilot program that will run together with the weekly soccer program.

The cost for players is $110 for the season. Those interested can register at the FEDS office or online. There is space for 40 players.

For more information visit www.fergus-elora-district-soccer.ca/ or call 519-843- 3360.  For questions contact the head coach Pat Espina at pespina@quatrogroup.com.

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