Soccer fans from Seattle are invited to take part in a series of Audio-Descriptive Commentary (ADC) training programs across the United States ahead of this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

AccessibAll is conducting a specialized ADC training program for selected individuals who, upon completion of the program, may be selected by AccessibAll to commentate live from inside the stadiums during this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup as a paid commentator. 

Training delivered by one of AccessibAll’s expert trainers will be taking place in Seattle on the following dates:

April 5: English training

April 6: Spanish training

 

Individuals participating in the complimentary training will be required to attend a full day of training, and to successfully complete a 30-minute assessment following the training to receive a training completion certificate.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive training from global-leading experts, develop unique skills that will change the game for disabled people, and have the opportunity to be selected to call the shots LIVE from inside the stadiums at one of the world’s biggest soccer tournaments.

This program is available to all passionate soccer fans who have an in-depth knowledge of the game. No prior experience of commentating or ADC is required. It also provides those seeking a career in broadcasting, sports media and journalism with unparallelled experience to be a part of it all.

How to enroll?

Individuals must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.

To participate in the training program, please email [email protected] with your chosen training city in the subject line and confirmation of your availability for the training dates and cities in the body of the email as soon as possible.

You will then receive instructions on how to submit a 60-second audio recording of yourself commentating over a soccer clip of your choice, in either English or Spanish. No professional equipment is required; a WhatsApp recording would be sufficient.

All submissions will be evaluated based on their merits, particularly their aptitude for commentating. We especially encourage individuals with a strong passion for soccer to apply.

Those who successfully complete the training and the assessment may be selected by AccessibAll to commentate at the FIFA Club World Cup, with compensation, as well as at future matches and events supported by AccessibAll. All training candidates who meet the required skill level at the end of the training program will receive an AccessibAll certification.

Participation and/or the successful completion of the training program does not guarantee selection for any commentating opportunity with AccessibAll, FIFA, or at the FIFA Club World Cup or future matches and event.

Please note that training candidates will not be compensated for participation in the training program. Training candidates are responsible for their own transportation, including parking and lunch.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

For full terms and conditions, and to find out more, please visit the AccessibAll website.

 

 

 

About AccessibAll

AccessibAll has been partnering with leading soccer organizations across the world for over 15 years to improve the matchday experiences of disabled supporters and those with limited mobility attending live soccer matches.

ADC is a dedicated accessible service with a lifechanging impact, enabling partially sighted and blind people to follow live matches inside the stadium alongside their fellow supporters.