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Lil'
Kickers
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Soccer
for Kids
Lil' Kickers is
a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program
for boys and girls ages
18 months - 9 years. In Lil' Kickers,
we don't just teach soccer to kids, but also use soccer as a tool to
teach kids about life.
Enroll your child today, and find out why Lil' Kickers is nationally
renowned as well as the highest quality child development program in
the country.
Bunnies
(18 -
24 Months)
- Parent
& Child Classes
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!
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Bunnies classes are 40 minutes
long
· The ratio for Bunnies classes is 15:1 w/parents on the field
depending on space available
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.
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Thumpers classes are 40 minutes
long
· The ratio for Thumpers classes is 12:1 w/parents on the field
Cottontails
(2½ - 3½ 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 with-out their parents or caregiver, as in our
Hoppers classes. The Cottontail curriculum is design 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.
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Cottontails classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Cottontails classes is 12:1 w/parents on the field
when appropriate.
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.
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Hoppers classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Hoppers classes is 8:1
Jackrabbits
(3 & 4 Years)
Intermediate
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.
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Jackrabbits classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Jackrabbits is 8:1
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
Classes.
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Big Feet classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Big Feet classes is 12:1
Micro Class
(5-6 Years)
Micro Classes are non-competitive, developmental leagues for kids
5-6 years designed to enhance individual and team skills; with an
emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Classes 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
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Micro Classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Micro Classes is 12:1.
Micro Advanced Class
(7-8
Years)
Children in Micro Advanced Classes will be introduced to more
complex soccer tactics and skills. 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 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
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Micro Advanced Classes
are 50 minutes long
· The ratio for Micro Advanced Classes is 8:1.
Contact
information:
Dean Campbell
Lil' Kickers Coordinator/Director
Ralia Sports Center
763-391-6660, Ext. 13
deancampbell@raliasportscenter.com
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