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Lil' Kickers
  
Lil' Kickers Class Descriptions
Soccer For Kids: Ages 18 Months - 9 Years
Lil' Kickers is a nationally renowned, non-competitive child development
program for boys and girls ages 18 months to nine years. This program
introduces children to the concept of soccer, while also developing
movement and interaction skills. In fact, we don't just teach soccer to
kids - we use soccer as a tool to teach kids about life.
Sign up your Lil'
Kicker today!
Enrollment is always
open and classes are pro-rated!
Detailed Spring
class schedules are posted
here.
Detailed Summer
class schedules are posted
here.
Not sure what class to place your Lil'
Kicker into? We have a variety of choices for ages 18 months to nine
years and class descriptions are below:
Bunnies (18 - 24 Months)
- Parent & Child Classes
Thumpers (2-3 Years) - Parent & Child
Classes
Cottontails (2.5-3.5
Years) - Parent & Child Classes
Hoppers
(3 & 4 Years) - Beginning
Jackrabbits (3 & 4 Years) - Intermediate
Big
Feet (5 & 6 years) - Beginning
Micro Classes (4-9
Years) - Intermediate
Micro Advanced (6-9
Years) - Advanced
Bunnies (18 - 24 Months) - Parent & Child
Classes
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Bunnies classes
are a fun introduction to the Lil' Kickers program. Toddlers and
parents explore basic soccer and movement skills together. Classes
include parachute activities, bubbles, lots of goal scoring, and the
famous cone towers!
- Bunnies classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Bunnies classes is 15:1 w/parents on the field
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Thumpers (2-3 Years) - Parent & Child Classes
Parents and kids,
lead by one of our instructors, play organized games together to
develop listening skills, balance, ball skills and foot-eye
coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for Bunnies veterans who
are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect
introduction to Lil' Kickers for new players who are just barely 3
years old.
- Thumpers classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Thumpers classes is 12:1 w/parents on the field
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Cottontails (2.5-3.5 Years) - Parent
& Child Classes
Cottontails is a class designed for children who are ready
for more of a challenge than a Thumpers class, but who are not quite ready
to be on the field without their parents or caregiver, as in our Hoppers
classes. The Cottontail curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills
such as balance, coordination, and ball skills. Cottontails classes also
offer another component-helping your child build a sense of independence.
As children progress through the session and become ready for more
independence, parents can choose to transition to a less active roll in
the class, helping prepare them to transition into Hoppers classes.
- Cottontails classes are 50 minutes
long
- The ratio for Cottontails is 12:1 w/parents on the field
Hoppers
(3 & 4 Years) - Beginning
Three and four year-olds get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most
popular sport in the world. Classes focus on foot-eye coordination,
dribbling, scoring and balance. Hoppers classes will also introduce
the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will not play any
competitive soccer games.
- Hoppers classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Hoppers classes is 7:1 |
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Jackrabbits
(3 & 4 Years) - Intermediate
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Jackrabbits is a
class designed for three and four year-olds who have either taken a
session of Hoppers or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits
classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing).
Some small-sided soccer games will be introduced.
- Jackrabbits classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Jackrabbits is 7:1 |
Big Feet
(5 & 6 years) - Beginning
Big
Feet classes are for five and six year-olds who have not played soccer
before. These classes concentrate on giving beginning kids a set of
basic soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping,scoring) and some
confidence on the field of play. Kids will be introduced to the ideas
of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided soccer
games and be encouraged to progress into Micro Leagues.
- Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Big Feet classes is 12:1 |
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Micro Classes (4-9 Years)
- Intermediate
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Micro Leagues are
non-competitive, developmental leagues for kids 4-9 years designed to
enhance individual and team skills; with an emphasis on fun and
safety. Micro Leagues are for kids who have played soccer before
either in Lil' Kickers or another program.
Format
- In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 min. of instruction and
20-25 min. of games.
- Teams will field no more than four players at a time
- Everyone gets equal playing time
- There will be no goalies
- We will not keep score or league standings
- Micro League classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Micro League classes is 12:1 |
Micro Classes Advanced (6-8 Years)
- Advanced
Children in Micro League Advanced
classes will be introduced to more complex soccer tactics and skills. Our
curriculum is designed by Arena Sports Lil' Kickers Director, Ty Redinger.
Children will be challenged to apply new team concepts and individual
skills to the scrimmage at the end of each class. As the highest level of
the Lil' Kickers program, Micro League Advanced classes have become very
popular for kids who love the game of soccer. In addition, the smaller
student to teacher ratio allows for more individual instruction.
Format
- In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 min. of instruction and 20-25
min. of games.
- Teams will field no more than four players at a time
- Everyone gets equal playing time
- There will be no goalies
- We will not keep score or league standings
- Micro League classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Micro League Advanced classes is 8:1
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