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Lil’ Kickers at Maracana
Our mission is to inspire! Lil’ Kickers is an award-winning child development program that uses soccer to help children ages 18 months to 12 years tackle important developmental milestones through age-appropriate and fun-filled activities. We inspire kids to be active, strong, confident and well-balanced in order to unleash their awesome both on and off the field.
Classes are 50-minutes and are led by highly trained, energetic coaches who engage kids and help maintain their enthusiasm by challenging and encouraging them to learn and accomplish new things – preparing them for school, playdates, team sports, and beyond. More than one million kids have participated in Lil’ Kickers across the country.
ESA Approved: Maracana Indoor Sports Arena
Bunnies ( 18 - 24 months )
Parent / Child
Thumpers ( 2 - 3 years )
Parent / Child
Cottontails ( 2.5 - 3.5 years )
Parent / Child
Bunnies classes introduce toddlers to soccer with games that allow them to run, play as a group and kick a ball. Geared toward a toddler’s unique way of learning, they learn balance and coordination.
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18 – 24 Months
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Parent participation is required
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Child/coach ratio: 12:1 (with parents on field)
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50-minute class
Thumpers and their parents play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, cooperation, sharing, 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.
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2 – 3 Years
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Parent participation is required
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Child/coach ratio: 12:1 (with parents on field)
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50-minute class
Cottontails is 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 a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, and ball kicking in addition to helping 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 role in the class.
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2 ½ – 3 ½ Years
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Parent participation is required
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Child/coach ratio: 12:1 (with parents on field)
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50-minute class
Hoppers ( 3 - 4 years )
Beginner
Big Feet ( 5 - 6 years )
Intermediate
Micro ( 4 - 5 & 6 - 7 years )
Intermediate
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3 - 4 Years
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7:1 or 14:2 child-to-coach ratio
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50 minutes
Hoppers classes are fun and fast-paced, focusing on improving balance, coordination, and fundamental soccer skills. We utilize creative games to help kids develop listening skills, cooperation, and teamwork. Hoppers classes are the first class where children participate independently.
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5 - 6 Years
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12:1 child-to-coach ratio
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50 minutes
For kids who are just getting introduced to organized soccer or who are less competitive by nature but want a great soccer experience. Introduction to organized soccer for children who are less competitive, emphasizing fun and basic soccer skill development.
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4 - 5 and 6 - 7 years
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12:1 child-to-coach ratio
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50 minutes
Does your child always have a ball at their feet? Constantly talk about soccer? Or are they simply driven to get better? Created for kids who are motivated soccer players, Micro classes kick it up a notch. While coaching remains child-centered and fun this curriculum is fundamentals focused and provides game-like situations each week that help solidify learning. Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging. Classes are offered by age and include Micro 4/5, and Micro 6/7.