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Click the
images above for Just For Kicks awesome soccer programs!
For Lil'
Kickers Program, see below.
To sign up for classes,
please
For more information on Lil' Kickers,
click on MySam logo above
Please call Bettina at 630-270-9962
Lil’ Kickers
Class Descriptions
Soccer For Kids: Ages 18 Months - 9
Years
Free Open House- August 16th, 2008 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
at Just For Kicks
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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
class schedules are posted
here.
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!
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Bunnies classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Bunnies classes is 15:1 w/parents
Thumpers
(2-3
Years)
- 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 who are just barely 3 years
old.
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Thumpers classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Thumpers classes is 12:1 w/parents
on the field
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.
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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.
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Hoppers classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Hoppers classes is 7:1
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
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Big Feet (5 &
6 years) -
Beginning
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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.
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Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Big Feet classes is 12:1
Micro 4/5 Class, Micro 6/7 Class, Micro 8/9 Class - Intermediate Level
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Micro Classes 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 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
- Micro Classes are 50 minutes long
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Micro Advanced Class (6-8 Years)
- Advanced Level
Children in Micro Advanced Class introduces 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 Class has 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 Advanced Class is 50 minutes long
- The ratio for Micro Advanced Class is 8:1
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