BSC Embracing Ability

04/24/2026

Congratulation to Nidhr and Daria for being awarded the H.J. Wicke Embracing Ability Volunteer Award this season. With so many dedicated volunteers - we had a hard selection process this season!! We appreciate your dedication to our athletes, program and club!!

04/24/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS WANTED – MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE THIS SUMMER! ⚽💙

Our Embracing Ability Program is growing … and now we need YOU to help us bring it to life on the field!

The Burlington Soccer Club is proud to offer this incredible program—creating a fun, inclusive soccer experience for children and youth with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Whether they’re kicking a ball for the first time or building their skills, our athletes thrive because of dedicated volunteers like you.

✨ This isn’t just volunteering — it’s impact.
You’ll help build confidence, create friendships, and make every athlete feel like they belong.

📅 Volunteer Schedule
Thursdays | May 28 – July 23, 2026
5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Sherwood Forest Park

🎓 Mandatory Training (New Volunteers)
Friday, May 8
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Burlington Soccer Club Office

✅ Volunteer Requirements
• Age 13+
• Minimum 80% attendance
• Complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training before your first shift
• Bring positive energy, patience, and a love for helping others

💥 Ready to step up and be part of something meaningful?
Join us in creating a space where everyone belongs. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260775256667066

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team and make this season unforgettable—together.

Coaches and volunteers from Burlington Soccer explain the benefits of their Embracing Ability Program for youth with intellectual and physical disabilities.

04/15/2026

🌟⚽ VOLUNTEERS WANTED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS SUMMER! ⚽🌟

Summer is almost here, and the Burlington Soccer Club’s Embracing Ability Program is getting ready for another incredible season! ☀️

We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring volunteers to join our team and help create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for our amazing athletes.

💙 Your time and energy truly make a lasting impact.

🙌 WHY JOIN US?
Be part of something meaningful, build connections, and help athletes of all abilities shine on the field!

📋 VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
✔️ 13+ years old
✔️ 80% attendance commitment
✔️ Complete AODA training (before first shift):
https://www.aoda.ca/free-online-training/
✔️ Positive, energetic, and supportive attitude

📅 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
🗓 Thursdays | May 28 – July 23, 2026
⏰ 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sherwood Forest Park

🎓 MANDATORY TRAINING (NEW VOLUNTEERS)
🗓 Friday, May 8
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Burlington Soccer Club Office
🍪 Light snacks & refreshments provided

✨ Be the reason someone smiles this summer. Join us! ✨

📩 Confirm your training attendance ASAP! REGISTER NOW
Secure your spot today! https://form.jotform.com/260775256667066

03/23/2026

We were so busy having fun at Soccer on Saturday that we completely forgot to post—Happy International Down Syndrome Day! 🎉💛

Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible abilities, achievements, and spirit of individuals with Down Syndrome. Thank you to our amazing athletes, families, and volunteers for making our community so inspiring and inclusive. Let’s continue to support, empower, and cheer on everyone as they reach for their goals—on and off the field! ⚽✨

03/10/2026

☀️ Volunteers Needed – Join the Fun This Summer! ⚽💙

Our Summer Embracing Ability Program kicks off the last week of May, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us as buddies for our amazing athletes!

We’re seeking volunteers who can join us on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings at Sherwood Forest Park. As a buddy, you’ll help support an athlete on the field, share some laughs, build connections, and be part of a truly rewarding experience.

Want to make it even more fun? Bring a friend! Come out together, volunteer side-by-side, and spend your evenings making a difference while enjoying the game.

Curious to learn more about our program and the impact it has on our community? Check out our Halton News segment here: https://youtu.be/iSlJdyyyBK0?si=68rAAIiiAocRJD-w

✨ Whether you’re a student looking for volunteer hours, a soccer lover, or someone who simply wants to give back, we’d love to have you on the field with us.

⚡ Don’t delay — register today and be part of something special: https://forms.office.com/r/qbE114t95r

Email: embacingability@burlingtonsoccer.com for more information.

03/02/2026

It’s official. We were so proud to be able to present Braedy with his Ambassador jacket this weekend. Keep an eye out for Braedy working hard in the community on behalf of our Embracing Ability Program.

02/19/2026

Join Coach TLG and Savannah, at McMaster Children’s Hospital as we share information about our Embracing Ability Programs. Come on out, meet the other vendors and learn about the accessible opportunities for camps and sports this summer !

McMaster Ron Joyce Hospital
325 Wellington Street North .

We will have the hockey game on !!!

02/09/2026

A huge thank you to YourTV Halton for featuring our Embracing Ability program! 🙌⚽
Through this initiative we are proud to create a space where players of all abilities can enjoy the beautiful game building confidence community and belonging one kick at a time 💙💛 Soccer truly is for everyone 🌟

Coaches and volunteers from Burlington Soccer explain the benefits of their Embracing Ability Program for youth with intellectual and physical disabilities.

02/05/2026

Come out and say hello to Ambassador Braedy and Coach TLG at MM Robinson High School for the Community Living Resource Fair. We are all set up and ready to register you for our summer programming.

01/29/2026

Save the Date!!

Our friends at the McMaster Children's Hospital/ Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre; are organizing a Camp and Recreation Fair on Thursday Febraury 19th. Stop by, say hello and learn more about our Burlington Soccer Club - BSC Embracing Ability summer programming.

01/28/2026

We are so excited to welcome Braeden as our Embracing Ability Ambassador !

Braeden is a 16-year-old with a big heart, a great sense of humor, and an even bigger love for soccer. Known for being funny, kind, and endlessly supportive, Braedy shows up for the people around him in ways that matter.

As an Ambassador for the Burlington Bayhawks Embracing Ability program, Braedy is passionate about spreading awareness that having special needs does not define limits or potential. He believes success looks different for everyone and that inclusion, kindness, and opportunity can change lives.

A true lover of people, Braedy leads with empathy, positivity, and determination both on and off the field, proving every day that ability comes in many forms.

Welcome to the Bayhawk team Braeden !!