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August 2006
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TOPSoccer Program
By Gus Schmauch
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Spokane TOPSoccer
or the first time ever, Spokane TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer)
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began a six-week program in May for special needs children. Thanks to the col-
laborative efforts of both local WSYSA associations, Spokane Youth Sports and the
Soccer Equipment
Spokane Valley Jr. Soccer Assn., the program was an overwhelming success! Five
coaches and 37 Soccer Buddies provided the opportunity for 30 children, between
the ages of 4-13, to learn how to play soccer.
Apparel
Thanks to all of our volunteers:
x Coaches: Tamara Hageage, Morgan OFriel, Jen McMullen, and Kelsey Tufnail
Full Service
(EWU Asst. Coach and soccer players) and Ruben Mastronardi for creating fun
sessions for all ages and abilities.
Team Dealer
x Soccer Buddies: EWU Women's soccer team in Cheney, volunteers from the
north side and the valley who provided assistance and friendship to the children
during the sessions. Volunteers included: Cat Baller, Cyeeta Mott, Dave Dahnke,
Coaching Aids
Erin Curry, Gabriel Ingram, Jocelyn Bement, Julenne Triplett, Tom MacDougall,
Justin Lancaster, Kai Gregersen, Kellen Middleton, Natalie Middleton, Kristian
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Ingram, Lilly Bourret, Matthew Mastronardi, Melissa Ellsworth, Olivia Stewart,
Sarah Mackey, Savannah Mackey, Skye Sanders, Callie Paul, Jacy Fitzpatrick,
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Kourtni Pannell, Andrea Rees, Olivia Spies, Amanda Connelly, Amber Shaver,
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Allison Bertoni, Michelle Nichols, Tatiana Garcia, Sarah Sink, Bree Rigsby, Carly
Cline, Eryn Hyde, Rachel Farley, Heather Macias, and Jeff Orwick.
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x Organizing Committee which was composed of: Tandie Dahnke(SpVJSA),
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Tracy Schweiger (SYSAS), and Erin Freehan (Dist. 6/WSYSA TOPSoccer Repre-
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sentative). Without their dedication, help and resources from their respective
associations, we would not have been able to create such a great program.
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A special thank you to the following businesses for their contribution to a suc-
cessful session: Spokane Indoor Center, Jim Frazier Trophy Shop, Kimmel, Dominos
Pizza on Argonne and the EWU Women's Soccer Team.
Because of the enthusiastic response and support of the TOPSoccer program
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from the Spokane area, US Youth Soccer Region IV is coming here to participate in
a TOPSoccer Celebration on August 27 at University High School. Everyone is wel-
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come to attend, so please look for additional event details below.
Spokane's TOPSoccer program will continue with a fall session. If you would
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like to register your child or want to volunteer as a coach or buddy, please contact
Gus via e-mail gschmauch@comcast.net.
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Make sure to visit www.wsysa.com for more information about WSYSA's
TOPSoccer program, contacts, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events. s
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"Our Cus tomers
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Are Our Business."
This month WSYSA's TOPSoccer program makes
its mark on both "coasts" as two TOPSoccer
Celebrations take the pitch. Join us in
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Tacoma and Spokane for two fun-filled
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days which will provide children with
disabilities an opportunity to enjoy this
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great sport. For event details, program
information, and pre-registration forms,
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visit www.wsysa.com
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Tacoma
WHEN:
Sunday, August 5, 2006
TIME:
Registration - 12:30 PM to 1 PM
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Event - 1 PM to 3 PM
WHERE:
Mason Middle School, 3901 N. 28th, Tacoma, WA 98407
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WHO:
Children under 19 with physical or intellectual disabilities
COST:
Participation is FREE (pre-registration is appreciated)
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CONTACT:
Carrie Lillie-Lugo at cllsoccer@mac.com or 253-576-7203
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Spokane
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(253) 922-9004
WHEN:
Sunday, August 27, 2006
TIME:
Registration - 1 PM to 1:30 PM
4500 Pacific Hwy East Suite B
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Event - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
OLYMPIA
WHERE:
University High School Fields, 12420 E. 32nd Avenue
(360) 459-9660
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Spokane, WA 99216
3700 Pacific Ave SE Suite B
WHO:
Children under 19 with physical or intellectual disabilities
COST:
Participation is FREE (pre-registration is appreciated)
www.wembleysoccer.com
CONTACT:
Gus Schmauch at gschmauch@comcast.net or 509-892-5325