General
Yes, parents are required to stay onsite during their child’s class. There are no exceptions.
Yes! We offer open enrollment so that you can join anytime and have your class fees prorated plus the annual membership fee if applicable. This means that you pay only for the remaining number of classes and not the full session fee. *For online registrations- classes prorate at checkout.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes and indoor soccer shoes (no cleats) or plain tennis shoes. We usually recommend shin guards to any child who is registered for a Micro and Skills Institute classes. Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute uniforms are included with the required purchase or renewal of your Lil’ Kickers annual membership fee.
Hoppers is a class for beginning 3 and 4 year olds that works on developing individual skills. Jackrabbits is an intermediate class, falling between the Hoppers (for total beginners) and Micro classes (for school age kids who have had previous experience). In Jackrabbits, children play more one-ball oriented games to help them transition from individual skills to team skills. Some small-sided, non-competitive scrimmages are also introduced in Jackrabbits.
Creating a class is subject to field and coaching availability. We are open to creating classes for groups of five children or more. Please note that created classes are not private classes, they follow the Lil’ Kickers curriculum and are open to registration for all customers.
No. All registrations are first come, first serve basis. We do offer Premier registration for all customers. Premier registration allallowsow current customers to sign up for the next session before registration opens to the general public.
All Lil’ Kickers coaches are carefully screened to ensure we provide quality, child-centered, high energy instruction. Each coach goes through a rigorous training process, which includes child development training.
While many soccer programs are busy using traditional soccer skill drills to drive home the fundamentals of soccer, we approach coaching from a child-centered perspective. Because of this perspective, we know that our main goal is to make learning fun for kids. We do this by putting instruction into a context children understand, using special techniques designed around how kids naturally learn. Lil’ Kickers teaches your child the fundamentals of soccer, but focuses on developing the whole child. Our program helps develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills that result in our Lil Kickers becoming well-balanced and conscientious individuals on and off the soccer field.
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New Customers
Yes, please check in at the front desk so that we may direct you to your child’s field. Your child’s class will remain on that same field for the duration of the session. If you are attending a make-up class, please see the coordinator who will direct you to the appropriate field.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes and indoor soccer shoes (no cleats) or plain tennis shoes. We usually recommend shin guards to any child who is registered for a Micro and Skills Institute classes. Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute uniforms are included with the required purchase or renewal of your Lil’ Kickers annual membership fee.
Uniforms are given to new customers and every year a customer renews their annual membership fee. Uniforms are picked up at our front desk on your first day of classes.
Yes, the annual membership is collected once per year that you are in the program. The annual membership fee includes a uniform and access to Make-Up classes throughout the session at any of our locations.
Lil’ Kickers & Skills Insitute is a franchice. Our annual membership goes towards admin fees and the upkeep of facilities/equipment throughout the year.
*We offer a discounted family membership fee for families with 2 or more kids.
Policy
If you are unable to attend one of your scheduled class times, you can simply schedule a make-up class online at any of our locations. Makeups do not carry over into future sessions and there are no refunds or credits for missed classes.
No, but we do offer one free trial class to new customers to see if their child enjoys the Lil’ Kickers experience.
The entire session must be paid in full at the time of registration, but because we offer open enrollment, class fees may be prorated.
The free trial policy is usually limited to one free class per child. However, in special circumstances a Lil’ Kickers Coordinator may offer an additional free class to a child, particularly if it’s been a long time since the last free trial class.
Yes! We offer a sibling discount of $25 for each additional child.
Yes, but please note that you will need to register and pay for the additional class sessions separately. And don’t forget that we offer a $20 session discount for any child who attends multiple classes per week.
No. In order to maintain class ratios and consistency within the program, we schedule children for specific times and days. When registering, be sure to first determine which day best suits your schedule. Of course there may be an occasion when a make-up class is needed. In that situation, you can schedule a make-up class for any day in which class space is available. If your schedule changes during the session, and you need to switch days, we will try to accommodate your needs to the best of our ability. However, changes cannot be guaranteed and are based on space availability.
We do not issue refunds. If withdrawing a child from the current session, you will receive a credit for all future classes and not for any classes that have already occurred. In the event that classes are cancelled or postponed due to weather, facility protocol or government regulations, you will be issued a class credit to be used at a future time.
We strongly believe in celebrating and capturing the special moments and milestones of your children’s experiences on the field. We wholeheartedly support parents in creating lasting memories through photos and videos. However, we kindly request that you exercise courtesy and respect towards other children and families who participate in our programs.
To maintain a sense of privacy for all individuals involved, we kindly ask that you refrain from explicitly filming or photographing other children who are not your own. This includes refraining from posting photos or videos of other participants on social media platforms without their explicit consent. While we understand that other participants may occasionally appear in the background of your photos and videos, it is essential that they are not the sole focus of your media.
By adhering to this policy, we can ensure that everyone feels comfortable and safe within our community. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
All class transfers are dependent upon space availability. Lil’ Kickers is committed to serving our customers, so we will try our best to accommodate transfer requests. Requests to be advanced to the next age group within the current session must be approved by a coordinator.
If you need to transfer to a new class day/time, please contact a Lil’ Kickers staff member onsite or over the phone. *Additional fees may apply if moving from weekday to weekend.
If your child is showing the following symptoms of illness, or if they have been diagnosed with any infectious diseases, we ask that you keep your child home. Examples of symptoms include:
A fever within the past 24 hours, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, a constant runny nose or cough not caused by allergies, or a rash that has not been checked by a doctor. Once your child has fully recovered, please schedule a make-up class online. Makeups do not carry over into future sessions and there are no refunds or credits for missed classes.
Every session all Lil’ Kickers get a child development soccer evaluation to determine whether they should be moved to a more advanced level or continue in their current class level as they haven’t yet mastered all the skills necessary to move up. As Lil’ Kickers is a progressive program where each class level builds on the next, these evaluations are meant to ensure every child is set up for success in our program by guiding them in achieving developmental milestones through the completion of physical, emotional, social and cognitive goals.
Classes
Each of our classes lasts 50 minutes with a water break about half way through. Please be mindful that classes run back to back with a ten minute gap in between scheduled classes. We ask that parents refrain from remaining on the field after their child’s scheduled class in order to allow time for coaches to set up for the next class.
Ratios vary depending on several factors including the mobility of the children in the class, whether parents are participating in the class, and the level of technical instruction required. You can find exact ratios in the class descriptions.
We offer four (4) sessions a year that break down into 10-14 week cycles.
Our classes are developed to be age and level-appropriate, so normally siblings of different ages are not in the same class.
Progression
Advancing to the next class really depends on the child and how they are doing in the current class. Our philosophy is that sports played at younger ages should be mainly about overall emotional and cognitive development and the social experience of playing in a group or on a team. The exercise and growth of a child’s physical capabilities is of lesser importance; so prior to moving a child, we consider not just the child’s physical needs, but also their emotional, cognitive and social needs. This approach helps create a successful learning environment for children who are ultimately well developed in all areas. Your child’s coach will evaluate your child every session and provide a recommendation for which class is most appropriate
Every session all Lil’ Kickers get a child development soccer evaluation to determine whether they should be moved to a more advanced level or continue in their current class level as they haven’t yet mastered all the skills necessary to move up. As Lil’ Kickers is a progressive program where each class level builds on the next, these evaluations are meant to ensure every child is set up for success in our program by guiding them in achieving developmental milestones through the completion of physical, emotional, social and cognitive goals.
Classes are commonly repeated in Lil’ Kickers as children need repetition and consistency in order to learn through cognitive mapping. The skills they touched upon in the first session are then repeated and solidified in the mind of every child so that developmental milestones are fulfilled in order to set them up for success both on and off the soccer field.