Overview
U.K. Petite Soccer is a program created by parent company U.K. Elite Soccer,
inc. to introduce the youngest children to the fun, healthy and exciting world
of soccer.
As a sport that incorporates constant movement, aerobic exercise, balance and
eye-foot coordination as well as healthy social interaction it is an ideal
activity to promote all round physical development in early childhood.
Through the medium of soccer related fun activities and games we have created
progressive curricula for children ages 3 – 6 which introduce the sport and
develop age- appropriate skills. Our philosophy and methodologies are based on
cutting edge educational principles of how children learn techniques and develop
them into skills while having a fantastic time!
Since its inception in 1996 our U.K. Petite Soccer program has grown in
popularity to the point where we currently have over 6,000 children between the
ages of 3 and 6 attending our programs annually. All a child needs to join a
program is a pair of sneakers, a pair of shin-guards and plenty of energy and
enthusiasm!
What is a U.K. Petite Soccer Program?
Programs are typically 6 – 8 weeks in length and range from 60 minutes for the
youngest Tots to 75 minutes for the oldest Nippers. Classes are structured to
build from individualized learning (ball each) to small group activities (shared
ball, cooperation and/or teamwork) to conditioned games (small scrimmages). Of
course each class varies in structure according to the ages of the children.
Programs offered are as follows:
|
Age
|
Name
|
Duration
|
Nature of Class
|
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3 / 4
|
Tots
|
60 minutes
|
Child participates and parents may join in
|
|
4 / 5
|
Tykes
|
60 minutes
|
Child participates alone
|
|
5 / 6
|
Nippers
|
75 minutes
|
Child participates alone
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Classes are conducted year round - both outdoors (in association with soccer
clubs, recreation departments and YMCA’s) and indoors (in association with the
above and also childcare centers and indoor sports facilities).
What is a U.K. Petite Soccer Camp?
During the summer we also provide week long camps. Camps are typically Monday to
Friday and range from 75 minutes to 90 minutes per day depending on the ages of
the children.
Each camp day is structured similarly to the programs, building
from individualized learning to conditioned games.