TOPSoccer brings players with intellectual disabilities and physical impairments together with able bodied volunteers to learn and play soccer.
TOPSoccer is a program to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to play soccer in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. BASA and FCX players and parents will have the opportunity to volunteer as "Buddies" to partner with the participants in the program. The event is run by the Barrington Area Soccer Association, a not-for-profit (501c3) organization.
BASA is excited to partner with Illinois Youth Soccer and US Youth Soccer to host this years State Wide TOPSoccer Summer Olympic themed FESTIVAL
SUMMER EVENT When: Saturday June 8thTime: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: South Barrington Turf 8 Bridge Drive South Barrington
Participant ages: 5-25 years old
Description: BASA Staff and Buddies from across Illinois will provide a day of fun at the fields for all participants. Festival type environment and we will have stations, games, awards, swag bags, lunch and more!
This program will be FREE for all players and all players will receive a Shirt at the event
Our event will be adapted to accommodate every player's abilities.Each athlete will be matched with a volunteer. This volunteer buddy will help facilitate play and work to make your athlete's experience a great one.We ask that all players wear shinguards and bring a water bottle to all practices.A parent or guardian must be on-site at all times. No Exceptions.
TOPSoccer player participant and family resources CLICK HERE
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VOLUNTEER BUDDY INFORMATION
Interested in being a Volunteer Buddy for the TOPSoccer SUMMER OLYMPIC event must be 11 years old CLICK HERE
*Content taken from Chicago Top Soccer-leading TOPSoccer program in Illinois*