Your Child’s First Kickaroos Class: What to Expect

Trying something new can feel big when you’re little. If your child is starting Kickaroos, our playful introduction to soccer for ages 18 months to 6 years, here’s what to expect at their first toddler soccer class, plus a few simple ways to help them feel ready to play.

What to wear and bring

Keep it simple and comfortable so your child can move freely.

• Comfy clothes they can run, jump and stretch in
• Comfortable shoes or soccer shoes, whichever you prefer
• A water bottle for breaks throughout class

Kickaroos jerseys are sometimes offered as a promotion or available to purchase. Kids love looking like part of the team, but they’re never required.

How class works: FUN comes first

At Kickaroos, our main goal is to make learning fun. Each class is 50 minutes of games, giggles and getting moving.

• Skills through play, not boring drills. Coaches put soccer skills into games and stories kids understand, so learning happens naturally.
• Coaches who make every class fun. Our coaches are trained in child development and bring high energy to every class.
• More than soccer. Along with kicking and dribbling, kids practice balance, coordination, listening, taking turns and playing with friends.

For our youngest players (18 months to 3 years)

Classes for our youngest Kickaroos focus on the building blocks: balance, coordination and body awareness. Kids explore through sensory play like blowing bubbles, playing with parachutes and noodles, and building towers out of cones. Each activity is arranged in a sequence that helps them grow from week to week, and parents join right in on the field.

Parents: their biggest fan is you

Your encouragement means the world to your little one.

• Cheer them on and celebrate every kick, try and high-five.
• Play alongside them in our younger classes, where parents are part of the fun on the field.
• Snap a photo of their big moments to share with family.

Tips to help them feel ready

1. Talk about class a few days before. Tell them they’ll play games, kick a ball and meet a coach and new friends.
2. Arrive a few minutes early. A little time to look around the field makes a new place feel familiar.
3. Let them watch first. Some kids jump right in and others like to watch before joining. Both are normal, and coaches will help them join in at their own pace.
4. Celebrate afterward. Ask about their favorite game on the ride home.

Try a class free

New to Kickaroos? Your child’s first class is free. Kickaroos is for ages 18 months to 6 years, and with open enrollment you can join anytime with prorated fees. Siblings save 10%.

Book your free trial at vettasports.com/kickaroos

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Have more questions? See our Kickaroos FAQ.