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youth soccer • Ages 7–11 youth soccer LITTLE league September 7—October 26 Ages 7–9 • Grades 2 & 3 • 8 weeks Chris Poole, Program Coordinator T he Youth Soccer Little League is a combination of 2nd and 3rd grade boys and girls that emphasizes player skill development. This league will teach your child the necessary skills to function in a team environment, build lasting friendships, and build the foundation for their love of soccer and team sports. The Youth Soccer Little League will be gender specific and age appropriate if enough boys and girls register for each age group. Practices will include a compilation of drills and games focused on developing skills and building their team chemistry! This league will not only teach your child the basics of the game of soccer, but also provide a safe environment to excel and meet other kids in Des Plaines with similar interests, which is essential to any young boy or girl’s childhood development. All participants will receive a phone call from their coach prior to the first practice. If you do not receive a call, please understand that we are recruiting coaches. If you do not receive a call by 8/26, or if you have any questions about the program, please call 847-391-5717. Min/Max 40/80 R: $105/NR: $126 Registration code: #249010–1 On-line registration ends at 5:00p on August 21. youth soccer Juniors league September 7—October 26 Ages 9–11 • Grades 4 & 5 • 8 weeks Chris Poole, Program Coordinator The Youth Soccer Juniors League is a combination of 4th and 5th grade boys and girls that emphasizes player skill development. This league will teach your child the necessary skills to function in a team environment, build lasting friendships, and get your child ready for the next level of soccer. The Youth Soccer Juniors League will be gender specific and age appropriate if enough boys and girls register for each age group. Practices will include a compilation of drills and games focused on developing skills and building their team chemistry! We will focus on your child’s skill development for the next level! This league will not only teach your child the basics of the game of soccer, but also provide a safe environment to excel and meet other kids in Des Plaines with similar interests, which is essential to any young boy or girl’s childhood development. All participants will receive a phone call from their coach prior to the first practice. If you do not receive a call, please understand that we are recruiting coaches. If you do not receive a call by 8/26, or if you have any questions about the program, please call 847-391-5717. Min/Max 40/80 R: $105/NR: $126 Registration code: #249011–1 On-line registration ends at 5:00p on August 21. 24 Financial Scholarships for soccer and other park district programs are available through: The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Call for information: Trish, 847-391-5700 Visit their website: DesPlainesFriendsOfTheParks.org