National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

The First Kicks program is a specially designed developmental program for kids ages 2-8. This program introduces young players to the basic fundamental skills of soccer such as passing, shooting, receiving the ball, and running with the ball to learn the concept of team play. There will be lots of fun games played in this program.

This program incorporates soccer skills with motor, physical, mental and social skills in a positive and non-competitive environment. This program also builds self esteem, confidence, promotes sportsmanship and fair play while instilling a love and passion for the game of soccer.

Features

• Held in the NSC Sports Hall on infill turf (Session I-IV)
• Held on outdoor field for Session V
• Low instructor to participant ratio
• Soccer balls provided
• Soccer shoes, tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended
• Water bottle recommended

Age Groups

• Ages 2-4 years old (Session I, II, and III- Note: not available for Session IV & V)
• Ages 5-8 years old (all sessions)

Dates

• Session I: September 22 - November 3, 2012 (No Class October 27)
• Session II: November 17 - December 22, 2012
• Session III:  January 5 - February 9, 2013 (2-4 year olds from 10 - 11 a.m. and 5-8 year olds from 11 a.m. - 12 noon)
• Session IV (5-8 year olds only): March 25-April 29, 2013 on Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m.
• Session V (5-8 year olds only): July/August: More Information Coming Soon!

Fee

• $65
• Fee balance must be paid before first session