The National TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based soccer program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to boys and girls who have a mental or physical disability. Our goal is to enable young athletes with disabilities to become valued members of the US YOUTH SOCCER family and to have fun being a part of a team. Children ages 6 to19 with disabilities are welcome to play!

Lower Dauphin Soccer Association (LDSA) is starting its fourth season of the TOPSoccer. The program consists of:

a five week indoor winter session,

a week long camp in June

a six week fall outdoor season

The 2007 fall program totaled over 30 players. Each enjoyed the fun of being a team member, playing soccer, experiencing goals, enjoying after game snacks and having a Buddy to share in the fun.

This LDSA promotes that every child should have the opportunity to experience the game of soccer.

In 2008 LDSA Offers :

Indoor Winter Session
March 30 to April 27
Little Giant Field Team
Penn Hershey Training Center on Rt 743

Shin guards are required to play.

Summer Camp Session
June 16 - 20 Keller Field, Hummelstown

Players meet 9:30 to 11:00

Players will receive a LDSA T-shirt and ticket to the City Islander Pro Soccer Game

Shin guards are required to play.

Fall Session
Six weeks of soccer starting Sunday September 7

Field Players Little Giant Team meets 2:00-3:00

Fields in Hummelstown area

Fall session includes a complete uniform shirt, shorts and socks and end of the season trophy.

Shin guards are required to play.

A Parent/Guardian is expected to remain at the soccer field at all times
Registration fee per session is $25 first player and $15 for additional TOPSoccer player in the family. Scholarships available

For more information or questions please email LDSATOPSOCCER@aol.com

Buddy Volunteers Needed

This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens age 14 and older as well as adults who love soccer and want to share their passion for the sport with children with special needs. During this experience you become a role model, leader and friend to a very special child. We will have one-on-one interaction between buddy and player. Players look forward to seeing their Buddy each week. Therefore, if you commit to this program you must plan to be at the majority of sessions or arrange for a substitute Buddy when you are not available. Each session will run approximately 1 1/2 hours.

The GOAL of this official United States Youth Soccer program is to enrich the lives of children with mental and/or physical disabilities through the game of soccer. This program is designed for the kids to work on coordination, flexibility, and object recognition in a fun and energetic atmosphere. We hope the players gain a sense of accomplishment in learning something new and expanding upon their abilities. With your help this program will be a great success!

LDSA shares these goals and puts them in motion on our fields.

This is an opportunity for you to “give back” to the community. Opportunities we hope you continue to take advantage of throughout your life.

Soccer is one way to touch lives for a lifetime. You will receive more than you give if you decide to be a BUDDY.

If you have an interest, questions or are ready to volunteer….

Please… email LDSATOPSOCCER @aol.com