Our Activities
One of problems children with developmental disorders have is that they are all too often denied participation in sports, because they can have difficulty following the rules of organized sports, or with the physicality of some gym activities. NPO TRACOS sends experienced and professional coaches to offer a soccer class so that children with developmental disorders who give up joining sports activities nearby, can do a lot of sports without feeling stressed, scared, perplexed or dissapointed.
In order to carry out our mission, "Inclusion through sports ", reaching out to individuals and society is crucial. We organize special events that unimpaired individuals participate in as players and volunteers to raise awareness and understanding.
Inclusive Soccer GOCHATANO!
GOCHATANO! is an abbreviation for gocha-gocha wo tanoshimo! (Let’s enjoy a mixture!), as the name suggests, it is an event that joins people with/without intellectual disabilities on the same team and play football together.
GOCHATANO! is sponsored by hummel, a Danish footwear and sportswear brand, who has initiated and supported several projects focusing on changing the world through sport by sponsorships.
GOCHATANO 2023
GOCHATANO! was held for the first time in 4 years on 4/March/2023. Approximately 140 participants enjoyed playing football egardless of age, gender or disability together.
- Date & Time：4/March/2023 : 11:00-14:00
- Place： Edogawa Ward Sports Center
- Number of Participants：140
- Cosponsors：Asadaame Co., Ltd., Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha Co., Ltd., Daio K.K., Nakano Shokai Co.,ltd., Sgrum K.K , SSK Corporation.
Nikko Niko Festa
TRACOS organizes an annual nationwide event, Nikko Niko Festa, for adults and children with learning disabilities. The 15th Nikko Niko Festa was held on Oct. 16th and Dec. 4th in 2022.
It has been 15 years since we started the event. Although many groups were unable to participate in the 15th Nikko Niko Festa due to the persistent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were thankful that we could hold the event. It was great to see players enjoying playing soccer again.
Field Star League & Challenge Field
Date and Time：October 16th, 2022
Number of Participating Teams：34 teams
Number of Games：64 games
Venue : Edogawa City Track & Field Stadium
Champion League & Challenge Field
Date and Time：December 4th, 2022
Number of Participating Teams：8 teams
Number of Games：30 games
Venue : Edogawa City Track & Field Stadium
23 clubs (297 players), 78 individual players and 370 volunteers were participated in the 15th Nikko Niko Festa.
Sports Volunteering
SC TRACOS students and FC TRACOS players take part in a sports event as volunteer staff. Participation in community events and activities as voluntters and improve their social skills and self-esteem. Also, them doing volunteer work as a member of society along with other volunteers from diverse backgrounds has a great meaning for us all.
SENIOR & TRACOS Rec.
A friendly match between TRACOS and senior soccer players from Nihon Soccer OB Association is held every year.
Note SENIOR & TRCOS Rec. was not held in 2020 & 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On-Site Soccer Class for Kids & Families
On-site classes for kids and their families who can't join our schools. TRACOS sends coaches with fun inflatable soccer equipment and hold a 1-2 hour soccer class.
NPO TRACOS sends experienced and professional coaches (Certified by Japanese Para-Sports Association) to special-needs schools and events to offer a soccer class so that children with developmental disorders/difficulties who give up joining sports activities nearby, or can’t come to our schools because of distance, can move their bodies without feeling stressed, scared, perplexed or dissapointed.
Coaches carry colourful inflatable soccer equipment, which helps children find sports fun and interesting. Class activities help them improve their health and athletic abilities, and according to recent studies, exercise could benefit children with developmental disorders/difficulties. The studies found children in elementary school were better able to control their behaviour in the classroom when they excercised.
Our on-site soccer classes are not only for children but also for their parents. Parents share information each other and develope mutual feelings of fellowship before and after class.
COPA-TRA & copa-tra
A friendly match between TRACOS and unimpaired soccer teams is held every year.
Workshops : Shidosha Juku
NPO TRACOS holds seminars/webinar for those who are involved in developmental disorders education bimonthly. Yukinori Sawae, Associate Professor B.P.E., M.P.E., Ph.D.- University of Tsukuba, gives a lecture on "Supports of Movement Development for Children with Developmental Disorders".
Participants learn what is required for instruction for children with developmental disorders by using examples and case studies through a seminar. Also, problems and challenges sports instructors, teachers and caregivers dealing with children who are afflicted by developmental disorders/difficulties face are shared and discussed in the seminar.
