Get On The Bus

Tim Ryerson, General Manager of CVUFC had a vision to create a program that removes the economic and transportation barriers that prevent some children from participating in futbol. With the support of the community and donations, the vision came to life, and Get on he Bus launched their first program in the Spring of 2018.

A day in the GOTB program runs as follows: at the end of the school day, GOTB players are met at their school by GOTB staff and given a healthy snack. Tutoring and homework help is available to all participants. Afterwards, they are transported by bus to fields to participate in a recreational program. The kids practice once a week and play in the recreational games on Saturdays. 

At the end of the GOTB season, several program participants may be identified and placed on local travel teams at the club level in order to have the same opportunity to continue to participate at a higher level that others may have. Funded by grants, sponsorships, and charitable donations, the program provides full uniform kits, including jerseys, shorts, socks, cleats and a soccer ball, at no cost to players. All recreational program participation fees are waived for GOTB participants, resulting in a completely free program. To find out more about the GOTB program, contact Tim Ryerson at GM@cvufc.com Donation and sponsorship information can be found at www.gotbsoccer.org.