Empowering Every Ability, Inspiring Every Child

The Outreach Program for Sports is an inclusive program open to youth and young adults ages 5 to 25 with special needs.

ABOUT US

TOPSports is a registered 501(c)(3) in South Jersey that aims to give children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of participating in a program structured to their abilities. We strive to be a home to every athlete and family who have never felt like “typical” sports were the right fit. TOPS is run entirely by volunteers- coaches, peer Buddies, and our executive board- who are passionate about creating a welcoming space to have fun through sports and social interaction.

VOLUNTEER

A critical part of our program is the TOPSports Buddy.  Every athlete is paired with a trained volunteer buddy. The result is maximum participation and maximum fun.

OUR PROGRAMS

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SOCCER

TOPSoccer aims to give our athletes the opportunity to enjoy being on a team and playing soccer on an awesome outdoor turf field

When we play: Fall

Registration opens: July

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CHEER

TOPCheer aims to help our cheerleaders tenjoy being part of a squad and experience the excitement of cheering with local high schools at their football game.

When we play: Fall

Registration opens: July

TOP BASKETBALL

TOPBasketball aims to give our athletes the opportunity to enjoy learning and practicing basketball skills with teammates away from the winter chill.

When we play: Winter

Registration opens: November

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BASEBALL

TOPBaseball aims to give our athletes the opportunity to enjoy the spring weather with a team while playing with fun, adaptive equipment one one of three baseball fields.

When we play: Spring

Registration opens: February

STAY UP TO DATE

Announcements, important dates, and upcoming events can be found here

If you still have questions, please email TOPS@topsportsnj.org

BEACH DAY

Join us for a fun-filled beach outing, where children of all abilities can enjoy adaptive sports, games, and a day of sun and sand in an inclusive and supportive environment

Donate

Your generous donation helps us provide inclusive sports programs for children with special needs completely free of charge to our families., By giving, you’ll allow us to continue empowering our athletes to build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the benefits of physical activity in a supportive environment. Donate now to make a lasting impact!

Voices of Impact:
Hear from Our Community

  • In the fall we started soccer with TOPSports, it’s a whole different world. A world with loving, supportive and amazing people - that show your child how to play a sport and a buddy to guide them. For an hour each week I get to watch my daughter laugh, smile, and dance with these wonderful people. Coach Troy and Michele are angels put on this earth, along with the buddies, volunteers and board members I couldn’t be more grateful. We have made connections and friends and it’s been just so beautiful.

    -Bre Dahill (parent of an athlete)

  • This truly is an AMAZING program. The kids get so much more out of it... more than just learning a sport.

    -Shawnda Mammi (parent of an athlete)

  • Absolutely wonderful! Very well organized, obviously very well appreciated due to the large number of kids involved. My daughter loved her 'buddy' and cannot wait to return next week. The organizers and volunteers involved with this program are certainly a special kind of people and really care about our kids.

    -Aub Barton (parent of an athlete)

  • We love the TOPSports program. This was my son's first year and we had no idea what to expect from him. He impressed us, but mostly because of the loving, encouraging environment and also because he had the best buddy ever...Isaiah!! He did all three sports and has never been in a "team" sport before. We will be loyal to this organization and maybe someday my son will become a buddy.

    -Erin C. Mcgee-Smith