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Youth Soccer

Soccer is a Kick!

Soccer is a sport every youngster can have fun playing while learning about teamwork, developing individual skills and maintaining a good level of physical fitness. This recreational league allows each child to participate in every game. The size of the ball and field are proportional to the age of the participants to help foster soccer skills, rule knowledge and game strategies.

Happy Feet (Ages 2-3)

HappyFeet is a new soccer clinic using a fun “Story-time with a soccer ball” approach. HappyFeet is a 30 minute structured soccer activity with a ball and other fun props and a 15 minute game scenario to showcase soccer skills. The soccer activities incorporate classic nursery rhymes, songs and children’s games adapted to use a soccer ball and basic motor skills development.

HappyFeet is a perfect starting point for developing skills as it is non-competitive and uses fun techniques to train advanced motor skills, dynamic dribbling, shooting skills & fitness. For more information on the program, visit www.happyfeetpeoria.com

Sessions start 4/9 and 4/10; see chart for days/times. To register, click HERE.

Code Age Day-Date Time

50243

2 M: 4/9-5/14 5:30-6:15 pm
50244 2 M: 4/9-5/14 6:15-7:00 pm
50247 2 Tu: 4/10-5/15 5:30-6:15 pm
50248 2 Tu: 4/10-5/15 6:15-7:00 pm
50245 3 M: 4/9-5/14 5:30-6:15 pm
50246 3 M: 4/9-5/14 6:15-7:00 pm
50249 3 Tu: 4/10-5/15 5:30-6:00 pm
50250 3 Tu: 4/10-5/15 6:15-7:00 pm

For more information on the program, visit www.happyfeetpeoria.com

Soccer Skills Camp (Grades K-5)

This pre-season soccer clinic put on by Peoria Park District and Peoria Soccer Club works on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball handling. Runs Tu-Th: 4/3-4/5

Players will participate in small games. Soccer shin guards are required. Cleats are recommended.

For full registration details, click HERE.

Code Grade Day-Date Time
49947 K-1 Tu-Th: 4/3-5 5:30-7 pm
49948 2-5 Tu-Th: 4/3-5 5:30-7 pm

2012 Youth Soccer Leagues

Season runs March 26 - May 19 at Detweiller Park
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 12
(or when league is full)
* There will be a $5 late fee for registering after 3/12.

Click HERE for more information and to register.


Code League Sex/Age PAC
Meeting
49965 Mighty Mites CO-ED/ age 4 by 3/26/12 3/22: 5:30-6:30 pm
49966 Pee Wees CO-ED/ age 5 or in K by 3/26/12 3/22: 6:30-7:30 pm
49967 Kickers CO-ED 1st Grade 3/21: 5:30-6:30 pm
49968 Strikers BOYS 2nd-3rd Grade 3/21: 6:30-7:30 pm
49969 Strikers GIRLS 2nd-3rd Grade 3/21: 6:30-7:30 pm
49970 Shooters BOYS 4th-
5th Grade
3/21: 7:30-8 pm
49971 Shooters GIRLS 4th-5th Grade 3/21: 7:30- 8 pm
49972 Varsity BOYS 6th-
8th Grade
Packets mailed out
49973 Varsity GIRLS 6th- 8th Grade

Packets mailed out

Registration Information
• Registration will be taken up to March 12 or until league is full. There will be a $5 late fee for registering after March 12. Registrations received after league fills will be placed on a wait list. Players will then be placed as openings become available. There will also be no special requests considered on these late registrations.
• Special requests are not guaranteed, but will be honored if possible and are limited to ONE request per child.
• Forming teams with multiple players will not be permitted.
• NOTE: Fridays may be utilized as make up days.

Mandatory PAC Meeting
There will be a mandatory PAC (Parent-Athlete-Coach) meeting held at Franciscan Recreation Complex in West Peoria for all players (except Varsity) and their parents (see chart for date/time). This is where you will meet your coach, find out when the first practice is, and get your schedule. We will not be phoning or mailing you this information, so it is critical to attend.

Uniform/Equipment
REQUIRED: Shin guards provided by player
RECOMMENDED: Soccer cleats, shorts
PROVIDED: T-shirt and participation award. Varsity players also get socks.

Youth Soccer Schedules & Rosters

Peoria Park District, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603 • A member of the Illinois Parks & Recreation Association