TOPSoccer at RAYSA, Play or Volunteer
The TOPSoccer program with Ringgold Area Youth Soccer Association is also open to families from neighboring youth soccer leagues as well as across the other South Hills and Mon-Valley communities of Western PA.
TOPSoccer here is organized by the TOPSoccer Director from Ringgold Area Youth Soccer Association and supported by volunteers from South Hills communities. Every player has a "Soccer Buddy" to assist him or her on the field. These buddies are the driving force in TOPSoccer – they help teach the players the game, provide encouragement, and have fun! The TOPSoccer program has been a win-win experience for players and buddies alike!
RAYSA TOPSoccer has two seasons: spring and fall, corresponding with our traditional youth soccer seasons. The program is open to special needs children, ages 4 to 12. TOPSoccer sessions are typically one hour long once a week, beginning with warm-up activities and drills, and concluding with a brief scrimmage/game.
TOPSoccer sessions day of week and time are determined by the RAYSA TOPSoccer Director each season. TOPSoccer sessions will be located at one of the RAYSA youth soccer fields.
Please contact RAYSA Support at [email protected] with any questions.
RAYSA TOPSOCCER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$35 REGISTRATION COST INCLUDES: TOPSoccer t-shirt
Welcomed but not required (optional) - shinguards and cleats
RAYSA will provide every player with a soccer ball to borrow during sessions
Buddies and Coaches are FREE, thank you for volunteering!
TOPSoccer training and t-shirts provided
Volunteers are ALWAYS needed! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Do you like working with people and are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? TOPSoccer would love your help! We are run by volunteers, and we appreciate whatever help you can offer as a TOPSoccer coach or Buddy.
TOPSoccer player registration is available generally following the same deadlines as our regular RAYSA In-House registration dates. Generally Spring registration is open January and February, and Fall registration is open June and July. See our main website pages for current and future registration information, and then create or update a profile in the RAYSA website registration system to sign-up as a player or volunteer.
Eligibility Information
(1) Player: any gender and ages 4 to 12
(2) Buddy volunteer: age 14 and older, clearances required for adult volunteers ages 18+. We prefer that our buddies are at least high school age, but exceptions can be made. Volunteers can earn community service credit hours and a letter of recommendation.
(3) Coach volunteer: adults ages 18+ preferred, clearances required for adult volunteers ages 18+
***RAYSA TOPSoccer families ARE NOT REQUIRED to participate in mandatory fundraising, nor provide parent volunteer hours and the accompanying ghost check otherwise needed from the other RAYSA In-House and Travel level program families.
***RAYSA TOPSoccer Buddy and Coach volunteers, ages 18+ are only required to provide the PA state Criminal Background and PA state Child Abuse clearances in our registration system. There is no cost for either of these clearances required, they are FREE. See the Coaches Corner of the RAYSA league website for information on obtaining volunteer clearances.