1. TOPSoccer - The Outreach Program for Soccer that enable people ages 8 and up, including adults, with physical and/or intellectual disabilities to play soccer.

2. WHAT IS TOPSoccer ALL ABOUT?

• Our goal – provide an opportunity for ALL CHILDREN to play soccer
   
• Some children will not join Conventional Teams because
  – Physically unable
  – Learning challenges
  – Administrative challenges- unable to place them on conventional teams
   
• We can provide the opportunity for them to play soccer

3. HOW IS TOPSoccer SIMILAR TO CONVENTIONAL TEAMS?

• Players are coached
  – Taught skills / drills / game
  – Taught to play as a team 
   
• Have fun thru the game and joy of being on a team 
   
•  Players are registered 
   
•  Community based program, or local club or association 
   
•  Rewarding to everyone who participates

4. HOW IS TOPSoccer UNIQUE? 

• Placed on teams by ability (not age) 
   
• Games may be freely modified, MAKE IT WORK 
   
• FIFA “Laws” are only guidelines - THROW INS, MORE THAN ONE CHANCE TO THROW IN 
   
•  Non-players may be on the field - COACH, BUDDY 
   
•  Rules may be adjusted 
   
•  Administrative procedures may be revised

5. WHY IS TOPSoccer IMPORTANT? 

• Develop social skills
   
• Develop better motor coordination 
   
• Improve communication skills 
   
• Provide opportunity for exercise

6. WHO CAN PLAY? 

• Any athlete is allowed to participate unless participation would be considered unsafe for the athlete!