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Frankfort Park District – Upcoming Youth Athletics

Frankfort Park District – Upcoming Youth Athletics; Mini-Kickers Soccer, Illinois Girls Lacrosse League, and Kids First Track & Field Program.

Mini-Kickers Soccer

Thursday, April 11-May 16, 11:00-11:45 am at the Founders Community Center the Frankfort Park District is proud to offer Challenger Sports new Mini-Kickers program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy. Mini-Kickers is a new and exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination, listening skills and team work for young children. The professional and licensed British soccer coaches will ensure your child has a positive experience.  Sign up today and give your child the confidence to be part of a super group!

Instructor:      Challenger Sports Soccer Staff

Age:                2-5 years

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Fee:                 $65/NR$70

 

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Illinois Girls Lacrosse League

Be a part of a youth lacrosse league for girls in the Chicago area. The emphasis of this program is to develop the girl within the sport of lacrosse.  The goals of this league are to understand the rules of lacrosse and demonstrate active team work, sportsmanship and personal development in a respectful environment led by positive coaching.  All players will receive equal playing time.  Practices are one day per week for 1.5 hours, with games being played on Sunday afternoons.  Game locations rotate within your division. There will be 3 levels within the league.  Teams are coached by volunteer parents (with support of IGLA coaching staff).  All participants must provide their own lacrosse stick, goggles and face guard.  Parent meeting will be April 10 at the The Oaks Community Center at 7pm. Any questions contact: south2@iglax.org  For more specific information e-mail at: info@iglax.org or call (773)909-5940

Instructor:      Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association Staff

Location:        Grassmere Park (inside track area) in Mokena

                        10335 W. Lindsey Lane

Day:                Sunday and Wednesday

Date:               April 14- June 9 (No Games May 26)

Age:                3rd-4th grade

                        5th-6th grade

                        7th-8th grade

Time:              6:00-7:30 pm

Fee:                 $175 (includes team jersey)

 

 

Kids First Track & Field Program

Run with a Smile! Speed, Quickness, Agility Program thru Track & Field Events. Excellent Coaches will focus on teaching sprints,hurdles, jumps, distant running and throws in a safe and fundamental way.  This program consists of body balance techniques that produce a quicker more powerful performer. A wide variety of timed events will take place during each day, concluding with an event Championship Series on the final day.

Instructor:      Kids First Staff

Location:        Grand Prairie Field

Day:                Saturday

Date:               April 20-May 18

Time/Age:      9:00-10:00 am/5-8 years

Time/Age:      10:00-11:00 am/9-14 years 

Fee:                 $59/NR$64

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