Castro Valley Soccer Club

TOPSoccer Program

TOPSoccer/Challenge Soccer is a special program for players ages 5 through adult with physical or developmental disabilities. The purpose is to give every player a chance to experience the joy of soccer. Players practice once a week starting in mid August. Games are held on Saturdays beginning in September and ending in November.

1. TOPSoccer - The Outreach Program for Soccer that enables children under 19 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!