US Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) program is a free, community-based recreational sports program for young athletes with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. TOPSoccer provides children with diverse abilities developmentally appropriate opportunities to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. BYSA offers Fall and Spring TOPSoccer programs.
TopSoccer is designed to meet the needs of children aged 4-14 years and focuses on gross motor activities, soccer skills, and small-sided games. The program is geared toward player development, and athletes are grouped by ability, not just age, so that they can develop at their own pace and participate alongside others with similar abilities.
Each participant is assigned a volunteer, trained ‘Buddy’ who is typically a little older and neurotypical. This Buddy works with their player individually to ensure they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun.
Who is Eligible?
BYSA’s TOPSoccer program is open to children in Bridgewater and surrounding areas - participants do not need to be a resident of Bridgewater.
TOPSoccer is open to any child with a disability including but not limited to: A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Down's Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spinal Bifida. It may be necessary to provide a doctor's permission slip in order for your child to participate.
Spring TOPSoccer (4 - 14 years old) - FREE
The 2024 BYSA Spring TopSoccer runs from April 29 to May 22 and meets twice weekly on Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Registration for Spring soccer is now open and closes 4/16/24.
Fall TOPSoccer (4 - 14 years old) - FREE
Fall TOPSoccer runs from early September through early November and meets once weekly on Saturdays. Registration for 2024 Fall TOPSoccer will open up in early Summer.