Soccer-Based Child Development Classes For Kids Ages 18 Months to 9 Years!
 
Open Enrollment (Start Anytime) Trial Classes Available

Lil' Kickers was developed by soccer professionals working along side child development experts. The classes promote play in a physically active, social and non-competitive environment while fostering positive self-esteem and accomplishment.

SESSION DATES - 2010 Summer/Fall 2010 Fall/Winter 2010 July 24th - October 2nd OFF: Labor Day Weekend (September 4th) Starts October 9th - November 6th Will only be a 5 week season

Annual Player's Card Registration Fee Required for All Participants Register & Pay for the FULL SESSION and receive your choice of a Lil' Kickers BACKPACK, JERSEY or SHORTS for FREE!! Click HERE to Register

PROGRAM OVERVIEW   Lil' Kickers is a great introduction to soccer in a fun, safe and non-competitive way that can help create a lifetime love of soccer and healthy lifestyles. Research indicates that children who are involved in sports typically have a higher self-esteem, a more developed sense of cooperation and often make better life choices. Lil' Kickers is committed to working with parents to find the best way to help facilitate their child's personal growth. Our curriculum is founded on renowned child development theories and years of experience in working with children AND it's great fun for the child and parent.  We believe strongly in parent participation and honor the commitment parents have made to help their children become the best they possibly can be. ALL Classes Are Indoors At The Sports Connection Sports Center Off Westinghouse Blvd (Our Ballantyne Facility Does NOT offer Lil' Kickers) Click HERE to Register

Bunnies   Thumpers   Cottontails   Hoppers   Jackrabbits   Big Feet   Micro Leagues (4-5)   Micro Leagues (6-7)   Micro Leagues (8-9)  FAQ

Bunnies (18 - 24 Months) - Parent & Child Classes  Click HERE To Register   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 40 minutes long. Summer/Fall Saturday 9:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 9:00 am  Thumpers (25 - 35 Months) - Parent & Child Classes Click HERE To Register 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 40 minutes long. Summer/Fall Saturday 9:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 9:00 am  Cottontails (2.5 - 3.5 Years) - Parent & Child Classes Click HERE To Register Parents and kids, led by one of our coaches, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balls skills, and foot-eye coordination. This class is a transitional class from the parent/child format of Thumpers to the independent Hoppers class where they begin to be alone on the field with a coach. Cottontail's curriculum is designed to incorporate parents in the activities towards the beginning of the session and slowly develop the child's independence and confidence without parents' ongoing involvement in the class. Class is 50 minutes long. Summer/Fall Saturday 9:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 9:00 am  Hoppers (3 & 4 Years) - Beginners Click HERE To Register 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. Summer/Fall Saturday 10:00 am Saturday 11:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 10:00 am Saturday 11:00 am  Jackrabbits (3 & 4 Years) - Intermediate Click HERE To Register 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. Summer/Fall Saturday 10:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 10:00 am  Big Feet (5 & 6 years) - Beginners Click HERE To Register 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. Summer/Fall Saturday 11:00 AM Fall/Winter Saturday 11:00 AM  Micro Leagues (4-5 Years) Click HERE To Register Micro Leagues are 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. In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of games.  No more than 4 players at a time on a team. Everyone gets equal playing time.  There will be no goalies.  We will not keep score or league standings.  Summer/Fall Saturday 10:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 10:00 am  Micro Leagues (6-7 Years) Click HERE To Register Children in these classes will be introduced to more complex soccer tactics and skills. In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of games.  No more than 4 players at a time on a team.  Everyone gets significant playing time.  There will be no goalies.  We will not keep score or league standings.  Summer/Fall Saturday 11:00 am Fall/Winter Saturday 11:00 am  Indoor Soccer Leagues (8-18 Years) - Advanced The Sports Connection and Charlotte Sports Center offer Indoor Soccer Leagues for kids ages  8-18.  Team Registrations and Individual Registrations are accepted.  Individuals will be placed on House Teams and compete in the Winter Indoor Youth Soccer Leagues from November - January.  Please visit the website of the location where you are interested in playing. South - Sports Connection North - Charlotte Sports Center

LIL' KICKERS PROGRAM POLICIES & FAQ Cost Sessions are $120 (10 classes).  Full payment is required with registration.  For open enrollment registrations after a session has begun, the cost is prorated for the total number of classes remaining in the session and full payment is due with registration. Trial Classes A Trial Class is offered for any child that has not previously participated in a Lil' Kickers class or session.  After the Trial Class, parents can elect to register and pay for the number of classes remaining in the current session (including the Trial Class), or can decide not to participate in the Lil' Kickers Program for the current session.  Customers may only register for a Trial Class if there is space available in the specific class they are interested in.  Call your nearest Lil' Kickers location for class availability. Make-up Classes If you miss a class, you may come to a Make-Up Class at different time, or day, provided there is space available in the class you will be attending.  Make-ups do not carry over into the next session. Transfers Customers may transfer their child from one class to another class at any point in the session provided there is space available in the class you wish to transfer to and the Lil' Kickers Instructor approves the transfer. Apparel The following Lil' Kickers apparel is available for purchase at the Sports Connection, but is not required: Jersey $21,  Shorts $10,  Full Uniform Set $26,  Backpacks $12