| Lil' Kickers Child Development Soccer Programs
For Kids: Ages 18 Months - 9 Years |
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Lil' Kickers is a nationally renowned,
non-competitive child development soccer 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.
Home Field Athletics offers Lil'
Kickers classes and camps all year long.
Sign up your Lil' Kicker today!
Cost: $12.75 per 50 minute session.
Fall season runs September 30 through
December 20 (12 sessions)
Parents can make one payment of $153.00
before first session or
2 payments of $76.50 - the first payment before first session and
second payment due after 6 sessions.
An annual membership fee of $18.00
(per child) or $36.00 (per family) applies to all Lil' Kicker enrollees.
Enrollment is always open and classes
are pro-rated! Detailed class schedules are posted here.
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Not sure where to place your Lil' Kicker? We have a
variety of choices for ages 18 months to nine years. Class descriptions
are below:
Bunnies
(18 - 24 Months) - Parent & Child Classes
 Thumpers
(25-30 Months) - 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 4/5 Class,
Micro 6/7 Class, Micro 8/9 Class -
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
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Parent participation is required
- The ratio for Bunnies classes is
15:1 w/parents on the field
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Thumpers (25-30
Months) - Parent & Child Classes
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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.
- Thumpers classes are 50 minutes long
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Parent participation is required
- 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 a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails 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 the
child to transition to the next level.
- 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, non-competitive 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. Kids
will be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids
will play some small-sided, non-competive soccer games to
help prepare them for Micro Classes.
- Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Big Feet classes is 12:1 |
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Micro 4/5 Class, Micro 6/7 Class,
Micro 8/9 Class - Intermediate Level
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Micro Classes are developmental and non-competive for intermediate kids
ages 4-9 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
- 50 minutes of class time with 15-20 minutes of
instruction and 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging
- 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 Classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Micro Class is 12:1
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Micro Advanced Class (6-8
Years) - Advanced Level
Micro Advanced Classes introduce more complex soccer
tactics and skills. The smaller student to teacher ratio allows for an
increased level of individual instruction. Children are taught
new team concepts and individual skills, and are challenged to apply them in
the scrimmage at the end of each class. The Micro Advanced Class is the
highest level of the Lil' Kickers program and is very popular
for kids who love soccer.
Format
- 50 minutes of class time with 15-20 minutes of instruction
and 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging
- 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 Advanced Class is 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Micro Advanced Class is 8:1
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