The Port Moody Soccer Club is excited to offer an Adaptive Soccer Program.
This program is offered to girls and boys, aged 6-16, and is suitable for those players who may not be able to play in mainstream soccer. All youth with disabilities/abilities are welcome.
Port Moody Soccer is proud to introduce our new Adaptive Soccer Program Sponsor for 2019/2020
ACM Advisors is an employee owned investment fund manager that specializes in the creation, structuring and management of pooled Canadian commercial mortgage funds. Headquartered in Vancouver, and with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, ACM is proud to be an active contributor to various community programs, fundraisers and charities across Canada.
As a long-time resident of Port Moody, Chad Mallow – one of the principals of ACM – has been actively involved with the Port Moody Soccer Club for the past ten years. First as a coach of his son and daughter, and now as a supportive parent on the sidelines, Chad was thrilled at the opportunity to have ACM support the growth of Port Moody’s Adaptive Soccer program. For him, soccer is the best game in the world and to make the sport accessible to everyone is an initiative ACM is pleased to get behind.
For more information or to contact ACM, please visit www.acma.ca
Meet the Adaptive Soccer Coaches
Our Adaptive Head Coaches, Danielle and Kelsey, come to us from the Therapeutic Recreation program at Douglas College. They are currently completing practicums in their fourth year, and have been instrumental in their contributions to our Adaptive Program, both on and off the pitch. Their learning through the TR program at Douglas, has proven invaluable to their experiences with the players (and parents) who participate in the Adaptive Program. For information about the Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation program, please contact dowlej@douglascollege.ca or visit here.
Introducing Kelsey Merritt, as Head Coach for the PMSC Adaptive Soccer Program. Kelsey has been with the soccer club as one of the coaches for the Adaptive Soccer Program since it started in 2017 She has a background in Therapeutic Recreation and believes that everyone has the right to Leisure and Recreation. Kelsey has played soccer for over 20 years both in rec leagues and competitive teams. Kelsey brings her fun-loving attitude and passion for soccer to the club.
Introducing Danielle Barrett, Head Coach for the PMSC Adaptive Soccer Program. Danielle has been with PMSC as one of the coaches for the Adaptive Soccer Program since it started in 2017. She has played soccer for over 15 years. Danielle brings her passion for soccer and a positive attitude to the program. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and uses her background in Therapeutic Recreation to support the children and their needs, and design fun and purposeful sessions. Danielle values the right to recreation and believes that everybody deserves the opportunity to participate and have fun! She believes that soccer is a great way to get active, have fun and gain new skills
PMSC offers an Adaptive Soccer Program three times per year:
Fall, Winter and Spring
2020 Fall Program:
- When:September 18 - November 27
- Time: 2 Time slots 6:30 p.m. start & 7:45 p.m. start (1hour each)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.) - Registration: TBD
- # of Sessions:10 sessions - no session October 9th
- Cost: $100
2021 Winter Program:
- When:January 15 - March 12
- Time: 6:30 p.m. start (1 hour)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.) - Registration: TBD
- # of Sessions: 9
- Cost: $100
2021 Spring Program:
- When:April 16th - June 18th
- Time:2 time slots 6:30 p.m. start & 7:45 p.m. start (1hr each)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.). - Registration: opens January 2020
- # of Sessions: 10
- Cost: $125
* Port Moody Soccer Club uniform is provided, including shorts, socks & jersey.
*KidSport Funding is available, and all Ministry Funding is accepted*
This program is offered to girls and boys, aged 6-16, and is suitable for those players who may not be able to play in mainstream soccer. All youth with disabilities/abilities are welcome.
If you are interested in trying one session before committing to the program, please do not hesitate to contact us.