BUDDYBALL

The BuddyBall model is an all volunteer experience matching children with developmental disabilities to non-disabled buddies for 1-1 sports activities. In addition to the players and buddies, parents and community benefit from this enterprise.

Buddy Ball Sports™ is a non-profit sports organization dedicated to providing the opportunity for children with developmental disabilities to play sports. BuddyBall is a subsidiary of Orangetown Mighty Metros (OMM) Soccer which is a large recreational soccer league catering to 2,500 children throughout the town of Orangetown in Rockland County, NY, for the past 40 years.

BuddyBall initiated its inaugural season in the fall of 2001 with Soccer, then added Basketball over the winter, and then Track & Field program in the spring. Through the assistance of local organizations, individuals and schools, we reach out to as many people as possible, to offer community based recreational sports programs, grouped according to the general abilities of the children that register.We utilize the popular concept of providing each child with a Buddy; a volunteer that will help guide the registered child through the sports activities with as much or as little assistance as is needed.

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The fee for Spring Season is $275 for each player. There is an additional fee mandated by the town for any non-resident. Registration is done via the OMM homepage of the website; regular registration closes on January 31st. Late registration will open on February 1st with a late fee added for all late registrants.
Our spring season starts on April 16th and ends on June 4th. We will not have any games played on Memorial Day weekend.
  • Boys and Girls Co-ed 2018 – 2019 – Kiddie Kickers (click here for details)
  • Boys and Girls Co-ed 2017 – Play on Saturday
  • Girls 2016 – Play on Saturday (*Please note- if registration numbers necessitate- this group will be co-ed)
  • Boys 7 2016 – Play on Saturday (*Please note- if registration numbers necessitate- this group will be co-ed)
  • Girls 2014 & 2015– Play on Saturday
  • Boys 2014 & 2015 – Play on Saturday
  • Girls 2012 & 2013 – Play on Sunday
  • Boys 2012 & 2013 – Play on Sunday
  • Girls 2009 – 2011 – Play on Sunday
  • Boys 2009 – 2011 – Play on Sunday
Our REFUND POLICY follows:

Player refunds will be given according to the guidelines below. The amount refunded decreases as time goes on with the understanding that although the season may not have yet started, costs have been incurred for the registrant. In addition to the general operating costs that are divided among all registrants (training for coaches and referees, field and office costs, and so on), direct costs incurred for the player include registration fees paid to the both the registration company and credit card fees for the registration transaction, player insurance and uniform costs (uniforms are ordered for each player right after they register). Additionally, a hardship is faced by the team losing a player since as time goes on, the chance of replacing the player or having a replacement player be up to speed with the rest of the team, greatly diminish. Teams are created using a player rating draft- the loss of a registered and drafted player throws off the draft process and may result in teams being unbalanced. Player refunds will be given according to the guidelines that follow:

  • Any player withdrawing from the current OMM season before July 1st will result in a refund of 50% of the registration fee paid.
  • There are no refunds after July 1st unless it is for a medical drop- prior to the season starting- those drops may be eligible for a refund of 50% of the registration fee paid.

WITHDRAWAL FROM KIDDIE KICKERS: Because of the young age of our Kiddie Kicker participants, players who find they are not ready for a group/team experience can withdraw after the first session and a $75 credit will be issued for registration in the next season. Please note that the league must be notified of the withdrawal before the second session and the credit must be used by the same child in the subsequent season (for fall, it would be our spring program).

In order to cancel registration, we must receive notification from the participant in writing by July 1st (e.g., email to registrar@ommsoccer.org, postal letter, etc.). As is our practice we will always confirm our receipt of any withdrawals with an email response- if you do not receive confirmation, you should assume the league did not receive notice and contact them again. Please allow 3 weeks for a refund to be processed if payment was made by check or credit card. If a refund is made by credit card an email receipt will be sent. If you do not receive a refund within that time period, please contact registrar@ommsoccer.org and let us know.

Our rulebook can be found in the link below.

OMM Rulebook

While we provide the uniform (jersey, shorts and socks). Players are required to wear shin guards and either sneakers or cleats. These cleats CANNOT have metal spikes.

Players are also asked to bring a soccer ball to games and practice. Below are the ages and sizes.

  • 3-5 years old – size 2
  • 5-8 years old – size 3
  • 8-11 years old – size 4
  • 12 and older – size 5

IMPORTANT: NO JEWELRY CAN BE WORN ON THE FIELD. This includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and hard clips. You CANNOT cover jewelry with bandages, it must be completely removed.