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June 2006

April was a busy month for TOPSoccer...and

that's just the beginning!

Event. WSYSA has been selected to host

wheelchair only game was a first for our

Appreciation Luncheon

By Marty Torres

the Regional Symposium in 2008.

programs, the state committee further

It is important to the WSYSA

WSYSA TOPSoccer Director

recognized the need to address impor-

TOPSoccer committee to show our

Soccer Fair

he state TOPSoccer committee, Alice

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tant issues such as modified rules and

appreciation to our many coaches and

April 8th was a very busy and excit-

Russell (District 3), Erin Freehan

wheelchair guards.

buddies for their continued dedication

ing day with a few "firsts". For the first

to our programs and players. We also

With the additional space at Soccer

(District 6), Scott Sandygren (District 1),

time WSYSA TOPSoccer presented three

feel it is crucial to give our coaches the

Fair this year, the older TOPSoccer play-

and Pat Muir (District 7) had a very busy

workshops. It was our extreme pleasure

tools they need to work with our special-

ers were also able to finish up the Dairy

and productive month of April, with so

to welcome special guest Mike Peters,

needs players. To encourage this level of

Farmers Friendship Jamboree with a

much more planned for the future.

Ph.D. as one of our workshop speakers.

understanding and provide essential edu-

game on the large field.

Mike spoke about his experiences on the

Region IV Symposium

cation, we invited our coaches and bud-

At the annual Awards Dinner that

Men's National Paralympic Team and

From March 31 - April 2, the state

dies to attend a luncheon which featured

evening, TOPSoccer took center stage

what it was like to play against Brazil and

committee, along with WSYSA VP of

two guest speakers that specialize in

when Dr. Peters presented the Buddy of

Germany.

Recreation Bryan Vasbinder, attended

Autism Spectrum Disorder.

the Year award. We are extremely proud

After lunch another TOPSoccer

the  US  Youth  Soccer  Region  IV

In an ever-changing community

of all our buddies who enable our pro-

"first" took place in the Kids Zone when

TOPSoccer Symposium in Hillsboro,

such as the one TOPSoccer works with,

grams and players to be successful. This

the field became the site of a wheelchair-

Oregon. This annual event provided the

WSYSA is dedicated to promoting educa-

year's Buddy of the Year nominees were

only game. Players from the TUSK and

tion, opportunity, and development for

perfect opportunity for TOPSoccer

Maressa Brennan from Shoreline and

Lewis County programs played their

all of our volunteers and families.

coaches, administrators, and parents

Rose Holman from TUSK with the award

hearts out and left everything they had

This spring while busy was just the

from around the Region to share infor-

going to Rose. Congratulations to both

inside the inflated arena at the Dairy

beginning. TOPSoccer is already gearing

mation and spend time networking. As a

of our nominees.

Farmers Friendship Cup Jamboree. As

up for many summer events such as a

very active state association, WSYSA had

the crowd gathered around to cheer on

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Jamboree at Starfire on June 24, the 2nd

the honor of making three presentations

the players, it was exciting to witness

Adapted Sports Jamboree

Annual WSYSA Golf Tournament on July

on our developing programs: Marketing

the substantial growth experienced by

WSYSA TOPSoccer was invited to be

21, a Coaches Summit on August 26, and

Your Program, An Introduction for

many of our programs which made this

a part of this event, participating in a soc-

a Celebration in Spokane on August 27.

TOPSoccer Referees, and Hosting an

wheelchair game possible. While this

cer clinic and staffing an informational

The WSYSA TOPSoccer web page

booth. We were honored to join players

has recently been updated with more

from the Men's National Amputee

downloads for your convenience. Please

Soccer Team in helping demonstrate

visit www.wsysa.com for TOPSoccer

soccer skills. Our second experience

information, program contacts, and a full

with this event, we made many impor-

list of events you won't want to

tant contacts with physical and occupa-

miss. s

tional therapists. We hope to be a part of

Preferred Partners

it again in the future.

The North Tacoma Soccer Club

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presents:

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Register by June 20, 2006

Contact Information:

Entries received by June 1st

2006 Narrows Cup contact person is Dorie Hahn,

receive a $25.00 discount

e-mail: bdhahn@comcast.net -or- phone: 253-312-5680

North Tacoma Soccer Club · PO Box 7264 · Tacoma, WA 98406

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