NRYS TOPSoccer Spring Season begins April 15th!
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The program is geared towards player development rather than to competition, providing soccer training and recreation for children between the ages of four (4) and nineteen (19) years old.
NRYS begins its spring season of TOPS on April15th. NRYS strongly believes in supporting the United States Youth Soccer Association's mission statement as it applies to disabled young athletes. USYSA’s motto promotes soccer as the “Game for all Kids,” and this program allows us to include this largely overlooked segment of our population in our already established town program.
What can you expect from NRYS TOPSoccer as a parent?
Our number one goal is to provide your child with a great opportunity. That’s our philosophy and the foundation from which we’ll operate this program. You should expect:
- It will be a fun and meaningful experience for your child.
- Field size and activities will be determined based upon the physical and mental abilities of the participants.
- Games and activities will be adapted in ways that ensure your child will learn at his/her own pace.
- Practices and games will be organized
- We’ll have plenty of trained coaches and volunteers on hand at all times
- The program will improve the overall fitness, self-esteem and social skill of your child.
Register Today!
The 2023 spring season starts on April 15th , with sessions scheduled for Saturdays at Ipswich River Park, extending to June 3rd excluding April vacation (4/29) and Memorial Day Weekend (5/27). Sessions for players are from 3:50PM to 5PM, while volunteers arrive 30 minutes earlier to review the activities for the day
Player Registration is $25.00. Scholarships are available. Each child registered to participate will receive a uniform shirt and for each first-time participant, a new soccer ball. Shin pads are required, as well as soccer cleats or sneakers. For safety reasons, no jewelry will be allowed with the exception of medic alert tags.
Players must register and complete all necessary medical forms and waivers as required by NRYSA in order to participate. The nominal fee to participate in the program covers the cost of uniform shirt, socks, ball and certain special equipment.
To register:
If your family is new to North Reading Youth Soccer or you otherwise do not have an account on our website:
1. Click here to register.
2. Add yourself as the primary contact
3. Add your player as a participant
4. Select the TOPS program when options are presented. There is additional information specific to TOPS here that you must complete.
5. Finish the checkout process and you’re on your way!!
If you already have an account with us:
1. Click here to login to your account
2. Go to My Account
3. Add the player as a new participant
4. Select the TOPS program when options are presented. There is additional information specific to TOPS here that you must complete.
5. Finish the checkout process and you’re on your way!!
Program Information for Coaches and Volunteers
TOPS is run by a group of high school volunteers and our board director, overseen by the Board of Directors of NRYSA, and relies on adult coaches and Buddies. Buddies are youth volunteers, Middle and/or High School age. These volunteers act as enablers of the game for the players and work to insure their safety as well.
For more info on what it takes to be a Buddy, click here.
For additional info on other volunteer positions we are looking to fill, contact us at [email protected].