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Down Syndrome Sports of America

DSSA is a National Sports and non-profit (501(c)(3)) Organization dedicated to transforming the lives of athletes with Down syndrome who want to develop and compete in sports. "...inspiring athletes with Down syndrome..."


Soccer Roadshow Venues

City Date
Baltimore, MD TBC
Chicago, IL TBC
Columbia TBC
Miami, FL November 16th, 23rd, 30th
Montclair, NJ TBC
New York, NY TBC
Philadelphia, PA TBC
Phoenix, AZ TBC
Sacramento, CA TBC
Wilmington, DE TBC

MOREĀ EVENTS PLANNED!

We are planning to take Basketball & Soccer teams to Italy next June to the Sports Union for Down Syndrome, European Championships. For further details and to register your interest see below! 

ITALY HERE WE COME!

Following the successful launch of basketball and our soccer tour to Ireland this Summer, DSSA is planning to take two teams of up to 10 players to represent the United States at the Sports Union for Down Syndrome event in Ferrara, Italy from June 11-15th, 2025.

Below is a link for you to complete a short form to register your interest for the event. Please note that completing this form does not commit you to the event - we just want to measure interest at this stage. Coaches will be selecting teams from those who express interest. There will a Zoom call pre Thanksgiving to share further details, including likely costs etc

 

Latest News

Meet Lucy Peterson! 
“I am a DSSA athlete. I like soccer because it is fun to be with friends. When I play soccer I feel happy. I love seeing my team score goals. 
To have the chance to keep playing soccer after high school makes me excited. DSSA has helped me to become better at soccer. I love the coaches and my teammates.
Thank you for supporting me and DSSA.”

Donate Online

We have launched our new online donations page. If you wish to make a donation (up to $500) please click on the heart. For donations above $500, please email us by clicking on the icon above and we will be in contact. Thank you so much for your support!

Basketball

Skiing

Gymnastics

Soccer / Futsal

Multisport / Triathlon

Swimming