Play For All Soccer Clinic with SMU Soccer

Hosted by Uptown Dallas Inc. in partnership with Autside Play For All Foundation and SMU Soccer

As Dallas celebrates the excitement of soccer this summer, Uptown Dallas Inc. is proud to partner with the Autside Play For All Foundation and SMU Soccer to create a morning centered around one simple belief:

The game is better when everyone gets to play.

The Play For All Soccer Clinic is a free community event designed to introduce children affected by autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to the joy of soccer in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Throughout the morning, participants will have the opportunity to learn basic soccer skills alongside student-athletes from the SMU Men's and Women's Soccer programs before wrapping up with a fun scrimmage surrounded by family, friends, and community supporters.

This event is part of Uptown Dallas Inc.'s Play For All initiative at Griggs Park — a community soccer pitch created to celebrate the world's game while shining a light on the importance of accessible play for every child.

Event Schedule

9:30–10:30 AM

Soccer skills clinic led by SMU Men's & Women's Soccer student-athletes

10:30–11:00 AM

Community scrimmage and celebration

Who Should Register

This clinic is intended for children approximately 6–12 years old who are affected by autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities and who would enjoy participating in a relaxed, recreational soccer experience.

Parents or legal guardians are required to remain on-site for the duration of the event.

Important Participant Information

To ensure every family has the information needed to decide whether this event is the right fit, please note:

This is a community recreation event, not a therapeutic or adaptive sports program.

While SMU student-athletes will lead soccer activities, they are participating as volunteers and are not trained autism or behavioral specialists.

Medical professionals, therapists, or specialized support staff will not be on site.

Parents and guardians are expected to supervise and support their child throughout the event and should register only if they feel their child will be comfortable participating in this type of setting.

Our goal is to provide a positive, welcoming experience for every participant while creating realistic expectations for the morning.

Registration Information

Participation is free, but registration is required.

Capacity is limited to 25 participants to help create a comfortable and supportive experience for every child.

A parent or legal guardian must register each participant and remain on-site throughout the event.

Following registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with a participant waiver. Please bring the completed and signed waiver with you to the event. If you're unable to print it beforehand, copies will be available at check-in.

A signed waiver is required before any child may participate in the clinic.

About the Partners

Uptown Dallas Inc.

Uptown Dallas Inc. creates experiences and public spaces that strengthen community and bring people together. The Play For All Soccer Clinic is part of a broader initiative celebrating Dallas' role on the global soccer stage while ensuring everyone has a chance to be part of the excitement.

Autside Play For All Foundation

The Autside Play For All Foundation is dedicated to making outdoor recreation more accessible for children and families affected by autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusive programming, partnerships, and community engagement.

SMU Soccer

SMU Men's and Women's Soccer are proud to volunteer their time by leading participants through fun soccer activities and helping inspire the next generation of players.