Lil' Kickers News & Updates
- First Class is a Free Trial
- Open Enrollment. Start Anytime
- Classes are Year Round
- Ages 18 months to 7 years
Our mission is to inspire! Lil’ Kickers is an award-winning child development program that uses soccer to help children ages 18 months to 8 years tackle important developmental milestones through age-appropriate and fun-filled activities. We inspire kids to be active, strong, confident and well-balanced in order to unleash their awesome both on and off the field.
Classes are 50-minutes and are led by highly trained, energetic coaches who engage kids and help maintain their enthusiasm by challenging and encouraging them to learn and accomplish new things – preparing them for school, playdates, team sports, and beyond. More than one million kids have participated in Lil’ Kickers across the country.
Our mission is to inspire! Lil’ Kickers is an award-winning child development program that uses soccer to help children ages 18 months to 8 years tackle important developmental milestones through age-appropriate and fun-filled activities. We inspire kids to be active, strong, confident and well-balanced in order to unleash their awesome both on and off the field.
Classes are 50-minutes and are led by highly trained, energetic coaches who engage kids and help maintain their enthusiasm by challenging and encouraging them to learn and accomplish new things – preparing them for school, playdates, team sports, and beyond. More than one million kids have participated in Lil’ Kickers across the country.
Pricing
Pricing has two parts: the first is the season cost and second is the membership. The season cost is based on the total number of classes remaining when you sign up. A typical season is 13 weeks. While prorated, the season does need to be paid in full and must include a membership.
$18
per class
1st Class is a
FREE TRIAL
Membership
$30 per Season or $65 for Annual or Entire Year*
– Jersey Included with Annual Membership only*
– Family Membership Discounts
– 10% off all food & soda in Champions Pub
– 20% off at 100% Soccer in Rancho Cucamonga and Upland Soccer Stores
– 1st NormaTec session is free & 1st Cryo is $25
– Discounts on Parties, Camps, Pay ‘N Play, Sponsor Services, etc.
*For Glendora, no Membership is Required, but there is a $30 facility fee per season allowing you to do makeup classes in Upland*
- No Refunds. Makeup classes are available for members. All classes must be used by the last day of the season and do NOT roll over.
- All LK players, parents, or anyone who enters the building, must fill out our liability waiver.
- After Week 3, parents in classes with less than 3 kids will be asked to move to a different class. Classes with zero enrollment will be removed and we’ll post a revised schedule.
Pricing
Pricing has two parts. The first is the season cost. The season cost is based on the number of classes remaining when you sign up. A typical season is 13 weeks. While prorated, the season does need to be paid in full and must include a membership
$18
per class
1st Class is a
FREE TRIAL
Membership
$30 per Season or $65 for Entire Year
– Uniform Included with Membership
– Household Memberships Discounts
– 10% off all food & soda in Champions Pub
– 20% off at 100% Soccer in Rancho Cucamonga
– 1st Normatec session is free & 1st Cryo is $25
– Discounts on parties, events, pay & play, etc
*For Glendora, no Membership is Required, but there is a $25 facility fee per season*
- No Refunds. Makeup classes are available for members. All classes must be used by the last day of the season and do NOT roll over.
- All LK players, parents, or anyone who enters the building, just fill out our liability waiver.
- After Week 3, Classes With Zero Enrollment Will Be Removed And We’ll Post A Revised Schedule.
Register for Lil’ Kickers Free Trial
Pricing has two parts. The first is the season cost. The season cost is based on the number of classes remaining when you sign up. A typical season is 13 weeks. While prorated, the season does need to be paid in full and must include a membership
Sign up for a free trial today!
- Select a location – Glendora (Outdoor classes) or Upland (Indoor classes)
- Choose the age & skill appropriate class.
- Select the date and time.
- Provide the required contact information and you are all set!
*If you have multiple children please schedule a free trial for each child. You will need to fill out the form for each child separately.
- You will immediately receive a confirmation email with your reservation details, in addition to a reminder email 24 hours before your free trial class.
- We recommend that your child bring a water bottle and wear athletic/comfortable clothes and shoes – outdoor cleats are prohibited.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with our front desk.
If for any reason you cannot attend your free trial class, we ask that you cancel or reschedule your reservation to open a spot for another child. Please refer to your confirmation email and select the ‘Cancel’ or ‘Reschedule’ button.
Step 1: Select & register for a class below
Be sure to select the proper location (Glendora or Upland) from the two tabs below.
- Upland Location: Upland Sports Arena 1721 W 11th, Upland
- Glendora Location: Hope Lutheran Church 1041 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora
Step 2: Create an account and complete online waiver
LIl' Kickers Inquiry
Coordinator: Thomas Marks [email protected]
(909) 985-7903
GLENDORA
UPLAND
Class Descriptions
Lil’ Kickers is tailored to how kids learn at different ages – using soccer to help kids tackle key developmental milestones. Every aspect of our curriculum was created with child development experts and our coaches are highly trained to work effectively with kids of all ages.
Bunnies
Bunnies classes introduce toddlers to soccer with games that allow them to run, play as a group and kick a ball. Geared toward a toddler’s unique way of learning, they learn balance and coordination.
- 50-minute class
- Parent participation is required
- Child/coach ratio: 15:1 (with parents on field)
Thumpers
Thumpers and their parents play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, cooperation, sharing, ball skills and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for Bunnies veterans who are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil’ Kickers for new players.
- 50-minute class
- Parent participation is required
- Child/coach ratio: 12:1 (with parents on field)
Cottontails
Cottontails is designed for children who are ready for more of a challenge than a Thumpers class, but who are not quite ready to be on the field without a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, and ball kicking in addition to helping build a sense of independence. As children progress through the session and become ready for more independence, parents can choose to transition to a less active role in the class.
- 50-minute class
- Parent participation is required
- Child/coach ratio: 12:1 (with parents on field)
Hoppers
Hoppers classes are fun and fast-paced, focusing on improving balance, coordination, and fundamental soccer skills. We utilize creative games to help kids develop listening skills, cooperation, and teamwork. Hoppers classes are the first class where children participate independently.
- 50-minute class
- Child/coach ratio: 7:1
Jackrabbits
Jackrabbits classes are designed to help transition children into non-competitive team play. Children learn basic soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping, scoring) and are introduced to more one-ball- oriented games and scrimmaging. Scrimmages focus on building teamwork and helping players understand how to apply skills in different situations. Some non-competitive soccer games are introduced.
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- 50-minute class
- Child/coach ratio: 7:1
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Micro Classes
Micro Classes are developmental and non-competitive for intermediate players. Proper soccer techniques are progressively introduced and as kids grow and master various skills, they are introduced to more complex soccer skills. Micro Classes are for kids who have played soccer before either in Lil’ Kickers or another program.
- 50-minute class (15-20 minutes of instruction; 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging)
- Teams for scrimmage field a maximum of four players at a time
- Everyone gets equal playing time
- No goalies, no score-keeping, no league standings
- Child/coach ratio: 12:1
FAQ’s
Yes! You are able to join Lil’ Kickers at any time during the season, and we will prorate you for the remainder of the season.
We recommend that the kids wear comfy clothes that they would wear to the park and can run around in as well as close toed shoes. In the Micro classes shin guards are recommended as these are the classes when they scrimmage, however, they are not required.
The classes vary, but all Lil’ Kickers classes we offer are coed.
The major difference between a Hoppers and a Jackrabbits class is in the Jackrabbits class the kids begin to scrimmage towards the end of the season. In the Hoppers class, we focus greatly on their development and learning the basic skills of soccer as well as their listening skills.
No, unfortunately we cannot guarantee spots. Registration is on a first come first served basis and we encourage you to reserve your spot during the Priority Registration Week which will be advertised in advance.
Lil’ Kickers is a franchise based in Seattle and has been developing the way they train instructors over the course of 20 years. All of our coaches are trained by our coordinator and follow a curriculum designed by the child development specialists from the franchise.
Yes! You can sign up online, in person, or over the phone. Look for the red button on this page called Daysmart Online Digital Waiver and it will take you to the Member App to register online.
We allow for makeup classes throughout the season with the caveat that they need to be used by the end of the season. We do recommend consistent attendance for best results, however, how you use your classes is entirely up to you! For example, if you know that you’re going out of town for two weeks, you can stack your classes. If you need any help with this please give us a call! You do not need to reserve your spot or let us know that you need to do a makeup class. Simply show up and we will get you in the class!
No, cleats are not required. If your child is accustomed to wearing them they are more than welcome to “dress the part,” but they are not required nor prohibited.
No, you must stay for the duration of your child’s class.
We actually don’t offer drop in classes anymore! The curriculum is progressive, which means that each week is built on the one that came before and so on. The greatest impact and benefits your child can learn from our program is best over the course of a whole season!
If your child attends a free trial class, and you sign up we will prorate you and you do not have to pay for the free trial class you participated in.
We allow all kids into our program and also have a Special Needs specific class with modified class sizes, lower music and dimmed lights. If your child has special needs we ask that you communicate that with your coach before you begin so we can provide the best experience for you and your child. Check our schedule for classes labeled *SN signifying “Special Needs.”
If you decide to sign up for the whole season, you can pay for the season in full at the time of signing up or we also offer a payment plan which requires half down and the remaining balance in 3 weeks.
We only allow one free trial per child.
Yes, there is no limit to how many classes you register for! You must pay for the season in full for all extra classes. You are able to do make ups or stack classes in advance like your other class. All classes need to be used by the end of a season and do not rollover.
When you sign up, we ask that you choose a day and class you will come to for the remainder of the season. If at any time during the season you need to change that day we would be more than happy to transfer you to another class. However, it is key for your child’s development to keep them, as best you can, in the same class for the entire season.
Our company has a no refund policy and cannot give credit nor a refund due to missing classes in the timeframe of a season. We do offer the ability to make up your classes but they need to be made up before the end of a season and do not rollover.
Testimonials
“Our family absolutely loves the Lil’ Kickers program at the Upland Sports Arena! It really taught our kids how to listen and play with others. The instructors are well trained and make the class so much fun for the kids. All while teaching them the fundamentals of soccer! I think Lil’ Kickers helped our son fall in love with the game of soccer! And the staff members have made our kids feel like family whenever we are there!”
“Lil’ Kickers is the creatively engaging, learn-through-play soccer foundation that helped shape our child’s love of the game. Friendly, professional coaches quickly become your child’s new best friend that they can’t wait to see! Imaginative games encourage children to move and have fun – yet they are practicing essential soccer skills to boost their confidence and begin a lifelong love of soccer.”
“The Upland Arena is an awesome place for kids of all ages to enjoy the sport of soccer! Initially, we enrolled our son when he was four years old, as chasing a soccer ball is an excellent way to run-off the high energy of a preschooler!! Our son is now nine years old, he LOVES playing soccer!! Since I first signed up, we have not stopped coming. After playing youth soccer elsewhere, I am really glad we found the Upland Arena!!!”
Our family absolutely loves the Lil Kickers program at the Upland Sports Arena! We started with the mommy and me class with our older daughter and then signed our son up as soon as he was of age. It really taught them how to listen and play with others. The instructors are well trained and make the class so much fun for the kids. All while teaching them the fundamentals of soccer! I think Lil Kickers helped our son fall in love with the game of soccer! And the staff members have made our kids feel like family whenever we are there!