Lil' Kickers, A Strong Foundation For Life
Lil’ Kickers classes are carefully curated and wildly fun. Classes are led by high-energy coaches and packed with creative games structured to help kids tackle age-appropriate developmental milestones. Rooted in renowned child development theories, our innovative curriculum provides kids ages 18 months to 9 years the skills they need to learn soccer and grow as individuals, all while having a blast. Come see why more than a million kids nationwide love our program!
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
“My son has made so many friends and had a great time playing soccer. Lil’ Kickers is a tremendous program!”
– Viviana B.
Lil' Kickers Fall Session
August 28 - November 19
*No classes on Monday September 4th
| Class & Age Range | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bunnies 18-24 Months
(Parent Child) |
N/A |
9:15am |
9:15am |
10:15am |
4:00pm |
8:30am
10:30am |
8:30am |
|
Thumpers 24-36 Months
(Parent Child) |
9:15am |
10:15am |
11:15am |
10:15am
4:00pm |
10:15am |
8:30am
9:30am |
8:30am
9:30am 10:30am |
|
Cottontails 2.5-3.5 Years
(Transitional Parent Child) |
N/A |
10:15am |
N/A |
9:15am
4:00pm |
9:15am |
8:30am
9:30am |
8:30am
11:30am |
|
Hoppers 3-4
(Beginners) |
10:15am
5:00pm |
9:15am |
10:15am |
11:15am |
4:00pm |
8:30am
10:30am 11:30am |
8:30am
9:30am 11:30am |
|
Jackrabbits 3-4
(Intermediate) |
11:15am
4:00pm |
11:15am
4:00pm |
5:00pm |
4:00pm |
5:00pm |
11:30am |
8:30am
10:30am |
|
Micro 4-5
(Intermediate) |
N/A |
4:00pm |
5:00pm |
4:00pm |
9:15am
5:00pm |
11:30am |
9:30am
11:30am |
|
Big Feet 5-6
(Beginners) |
4:00pm |
N/A |
4:00pm |
N/A |
5:00pm |
9:30am
11:30am |
9:30am
11:30am |
|
Micro 6-7 Years
(Intermediate) |
N/A |
4:00pm |
5:00pm |
5:00pm |
4:00pm |
10:30am |
8:30am
10:30am |
|
Micro 8-9 Years
(Intermediate) |
N/A |
5:00pm |
4:00pm |
5:00pm |
5:00pm |
11:30am |
10:30am |
*No classes on Monday September 4th
*Class Schedule is subject to change. You will be notified if there are any changes.
*We have open enrollment and will prorate the cost, join at anytime in the season!
*Must register for a session, cannot pay per class, open enrollment, can join anytime. Missed classes are subject to make up policy which is found under Lil’ Athletes Policies on website. Make ups must be completed with in the current session; they do not roll over into the next session.
For more information regarding class prices, length, and program questions, please refer to the Lil’ Athletes Policies.
Lil’ Kickers classes on the weekdays (Monday-Friday) morning and afternoons are $18 per class and an annual $60 Lil’ Athletes membership is required for each child. With each membership renewal, your child is eligible to receive their program specific jersey. Please check in at the Sports City front desk to receive your program specific jersey.
Lil’ Kickers classes on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are $19 per class and an annual $60 Lil’ Athletes membership is required for each child. With each membership renewal, your child is eligible to receive their program specific jersey. Please check in at the Sports City front desk to receive your program specific jersey.
Bunnies
18-24 Months - Parent/Child
Bunnies
18-24 Months - Parent/Child
thumpers
24-36 Months - Parent/Child
Thumpers classes are designed specifically for the needs of children 24 to 36 (2-3 years) months old. The classes use fun games, activities, and sensory tools to help the older toddler learn how to integrate into a structured and group learning environment and build fundamental social, cognitive, and physical skills, all the while learning beginning soccer skills. Parent participation is required.
thumpers
24-36 Months - Parent/Child
Thumpers classes are designed specifically for the needs of children 24 to 36 (2-3 years) months old. The classes use fun games, activities, and sensory tools to help the older toddler learn how to integrate into a structured and group learning environment and build fundamental social, cognitive, and physical skills, all the while learning beginning soccer skills. Parent participation is required.
COTTONTAILS
2.5 Years - 3.5 Years - Transitional Parent/Child
Cottontails is a transitional class designed for children 30 to 42 months old (2.5-3.5 years) who are ready for more of a challenge than a Thumpers class, but who are not quite ready for the independence of being on the field without a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills such as balance and coordination, while implementing beginner soccer, and simultaneously offers another component: helping your child build a sense of autonomy. As children progress through the session and become ready for more independence, parents begin to transition to a less active role in the class. Parent participation is required.
COTTONTAILS
2.5 Years - 3.5 Years - Transitional Parent/Child
Cottontails is a transitional class designed for children 30 to 42 months old (2.5-3.5 years) who are ready for more of a challenge than a Thumpers class, but who are not quite ready for the independence of being on the field without a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills such as balance and coordination, while implementing beginner soccer, and simultaneously offers another component: helping your child build a sense of autonomy. As children progress through the session and become ready for more independence, parents begin to transition to a less active role in the class. Parent participation is required.
hoppers
3-4 Years - Beginner
hoppers
3-4 Years - Beginner
jACKRABBITS
3-4 Years - Intermediate
Jackrabbits is an intermediate class that is designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old who have already been through the Hoppers curriculum, are used to a structured environment, can focus on listening, following multi-step directions, and sharing while cultivating a sense of teamwork, helping them progress from a “me” view of the world to a “we” view of the world. These classes equip children with essential skills for both on and off the soccer field. They will develop and build physical coordination and agility, but more importantly, they will acquire skills for social interactions and school readiness.
jACKRABBITS
3-4 Years - Intermediate
Jackrabbits is an intermediate class that is designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old who have already been through the Hoppers curriculum, are used to a structured environment, can focus on listening, following multi-step directions, and sharing while cultivating a sense of teamwork, helping them progress from a “me” view of the world to a “we” view of the world. These classes equip children with essential skills for both on and off the soccer field. They will develop and build physical coordination and agility, but more importantly, they will acquire skills for social interactions and school readiness.
BIG FEET
5-6 Years - Beginner
Big Feet is a beginner class that introduces 5 and 6 year olds to the game of soccer by helping them develop the emotional, social, and physical readiness to play soccer and other team sports. This class provides an ideal setting for those players who are new to the game, who are a little less coordinated, who are shy, who are working on improving their listening and following directions skills, who have a less competitive nature, or who just aren’t ready to engage in team soccer. Big Feet classes use fun and creative age-appropriate activities to develop basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping, and scoring while helping players build confidence and develop a better understanding of teamwork. Some non-competitive scrimmages, introduced halfway through a session, are played to enhance the learning process by bringing what they have learned so far in class to life.
BIG FEET
5-6 Years - Beginner
Big Feet is a beginner class that introduces 5 and 6 year olds to the game of soccer by helping them develop the emotional, social, and physical readiness to play soccer and other team sports. This class provides an ideal setting for those players who are new to the game, who are a little less coordinated, who are shy, who are working on improving their listening and following directions skills, who have a less competitive nature, or who just aren’t ready to engage in team soccer. Big Feet classes use fun and creative age-appropriate activities to develop basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping, and scoring while helping players build confidence and develop a better understanding of teamwork. Some non-competitive scrimmages, introduced halfway through a session, are played to enhance the learning process by bringing what they have learned so far in class to life.
MICRO CLASSES
Micro 4-5
Micro 4-5 is an intermediate class that is for children who are 4 and 5 years old, who are ready to expand their soccer skills and are looking for slightly more of a challenge. Classes are designed to physically, emotionally, and socially prepare children for team soccer. Creative activities are inclusive of teaching children soccer skills while having fun and are combined with non-competitive scrimmages to teach players fundamental skills as well as help them develop an understanding of teamwork, team dynamics, and improve their soccer IQ.
Micro 6-7
Micro 6-7 is an intermediate class that is designed for 6 and 7 year olds, and use a combination of creative and soccer inclusive games, skill drills, and scrimmages to help prepare players for league play. Classes focus both on building fundamental skills (such as dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting), and on teaching players how and when to apply these skills in game situations, thus expanding their soccer IQ and their understanding of a team dynamic. Coaches will also work to instill a strong work ethic and a strong sense of teamwork and sportsmanship within each child.
Micro 8-9
Micro 8-9 is an beginner class that is designed for 8 and 9 year olds who are ready to grow their soccer skills. Class uses a combination of creative and soccer inclusive games, skill drills, and scrimmages to help prepare players for league play. Classes focus both on building fundamental skills (such as dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting), and on teaching players how and when to apply these skills in game situations, thus expanding their soccer IQ and their understanding of a team dynamic. Coaches will also work to instill a strong work ethic and a strong sense of teamwork and sportsmanship within each child.
Checking In For Class
If your child is already enrolled in their class, please check your child at their field with their coach each class.
If you are checking in as new add, a make up, or a free trial, please check in at the Sports City front desk before heading to class.
PLEASE WEAR/BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CLASS:
Clothing: We ask that your child comes to class in comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to run around in. Our Lil’ Kickers (jersey and/or shorts), Lil’ Hoopsters (reversible tank top), Lil’ Sluggers (jersey and/or hat) and Skills Institute (shirt white or red) uniforms are popular to wear to class. You can purchase your class uniform at the Sports City front desk.
Shoes: Soccer- no cleats! Cleats are not allowed on our turf fields. Closed toe shoes such as tennis shoes or running shoes are fine.
Shin Guards (Soccer): We strongly recommend that any child 4 and older wear shin guards and long socks for safety as the children learn the game.
Water: Please bring a bottle of water for your child.
Questions About Lil' Athlete Classes?
Email is the preferred contact method: [email protected]. The Coordinator works Wednesday-Sunday. The Assistant Coordinator works Saturday-Wednesday. Please allow for 1-3 business days for them to get back to you. Thank you.
No outside food or drinks. Outside food and drinks are prohibited in Sports City.
Water is okay. If outside food or drinks are brought inside the facility, you will be asked to remove that item by either putting it in your car or throwing it out.
You are held responsible to follow the Lil’ Athletes Program policies.
Lil' Athletes
“Lil’ Athletes is a child development sports program comprised of Lil’ Kickers, Lil’ Hoopsters, Lil’ Sluggers , and Skills Institute. These programs teach children life skills and have an emphasis in growing your child as a whole person. With thoroughly researched and age appropriate curriculum, this nationally renowned program is known for helping children develop cognitively, physically, emotionally and socially. Come for the sport, stay for the development.”