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Fall Youth Soccer Clinic
Ages 6-14
- Tuesday and Thursday sessions will be clinic-based only. Focus will be on improving fundamentals
and skills by social distancing drills ONLY; no scrimmaging will be allowed during these sessions. - Saturday sessions will be a combination of drills and scrimmages, and will allow for a 30-45
minute scrimmage at the end of each session.
No refunds will be given unless more than one session is cancelled due to inclement weather. Should more than one session be cancelled refunds will be given on a pro-rated basis.
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex
Deadline: 9/7
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Illinois FC Soccer Programs
ILLINOIS FC FIRST KICKS SOCCER
Age 3
Illinois FC First Kicks Soccer is an exciting program for 3-year-olds. This program introduces players to soccer in a fun-filled learning environment. Games and activities promote soccer skill and overall athletic development. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com. The program meets once a week for six weeks. Wednesday session is practice only; Saturday session is practice and scrimmages. Players should bring a soccer ball (preferably size 3) and water bottle to each session. Shin guards recommended. Soccer cleats are optional. All players receive a free t-shirt.
- 9/23-10/28 | Wednesday | 4:30-5:15p
- 9/26-10/31 | Saturday | 8:30-9:15a
Fee (R/NR): $46/$69
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex, Fields 8 & 9
Min/Max: 8/20
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
ILLINOIS FC MICRO SOCCER (PRE-K)
Ages 4-5
This pre-kindergarten program will introduce players to dribbling, passing, shooting and coordination, and body movement activities in a fun-filled environment. Games and practice activities promote soccer skill and overall athletic development. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com. Practices are on Tuesdays/Thursdays and 3v3 scrimmages are on Saturday mornings for six weeks. Players should bring a soccer ball (preferably size 3), water bottle, and shin guards to each session. Soccer cleats are optional. All players receive a free t-shirt.
- 9/22-10/31 | Tu 5:30-6:15p/Sa 10:30-11:15a
- 9/24-10/31 | Th 5:30-6:15p/Sa 9:30-10:15a
Fee (R/NR): $86/$129
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex, Fields 8 & 9
Min/Max: 8/24
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
ILLINOIS FC MICRO SOCCER (KINDERGARTEN)
Kindergarten
We will focus on the development of each individual player, helping each player reach their potential in a fun-filled and challenging environment. The curriculum emphasizes technique training that strengthens dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, decision-making, and creativity. Team play is fostered through group exercises and small-sided matches. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com. Practices are on Monday or Wednesday and 3v3 scrimmages are on Saturday mornings for six weeks. Players should bring a soccer ball (preferably size 3), water bottle, and shin guards to each session. Soccer cleats are optional. All players receive a free t-shirt.
- 9/21-10/31 | M 5:30-6:15p/Sa 11:30a-12:15p
- 9/26-10/31 | W 5:30-6:15p/Sa 12:30-1:15p
Fee (R/RN): $96/$144
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex, Fields 8 & 9
Min/Max: 8/32
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
ILLINOIS FC SOCCER ACADEMY
1st-2nd graders
This program is for players in first and second grade who are looking for a more challenging playing environment. The idea behind the academy is to create a bridge between the recreational player and competitive player. Illinois FC is focused on the development of each individual player, helping each player reach their potential in a fun-filled and challenging environment. The curriculum emphasizes technique training that strengthens dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, decision-making, and creativity. Team play is fostered through group exercises and small-sided matches. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com. The program meets once a week for six weeks. Players should bring a soccer ball (preferably size 3), water bottle, and shin guards to each session. Soccer cleats are recommended. All players receive a free t-shirt. The program is separate from the Park District Youth Soccer Clinics and travel soccer and can be done in addition to or instead of those programs.
Date: 9/25-10/30
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30-6:30p
Fee (R/NR): $56/$84
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex, Fields 8 & 9
Min/Max: 8/32
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Resources
- Buddy Form>>
- Player Evaluations (for coaches) >>
- Champaign Neighborhood Soccer Fields >>
- Youth Soccer Handbook >>
- Sports Manager Contact: Justice Miller-justice.miller@champaignparks.org
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
The foundation of our Youth Soccer Program is our Volunteer Coaches. Coaching is an experience that will make a positive and fun difference in the players’ lives and your own.
We offer free ASEP coaching courses for interested volunteers. To find out more, please see the Volunteer Coaching flyer at champaignparks.com/coaching.
The flyer describes coaching timelines, recommended experience, and league information.
Then, fill out a Volunteer Application and turn it in. We would not be able to run our soccer program without volunteer coaches!
