Little Kickers spring program to start in April

Pack up the minivan; it’s time for the spring 2015 Little Kickers Program. Starting 5:45-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department will host the little kicker’s soccer program at Hershewe Soccer Complex located at the Joplin Athletic Complex.

Registration is open through Tuesday, April 14 for the little kickers program. Fees for the program are $30 per child, ages 3-5. Each player will receive a soccer shirt and a trophy.

Little Kickers is a four week instructional program designed to introduce children to the sport of soccer, and help them prepare for youth soccer leagues. Through the use of fun games, children will be guided to naturally incorporate exercise. The classes focus on developing each child’s soccer skills and instilling self-confidence in a non-competitive atmosphere. This program will end Wednesday, May 6.

Little Hitters program starts in May

It’s time to set up the tee for the Little Hitters program this May. Starting 5:45-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department will take a swing at the four week instructional program to introduce children to the sport of baseball at Will Norton Miracle Field at the Joplin Athletic Complex.
Registration is open until Tuesday, May 19 for the little hitters program. Fees for the program are $30 per child, ages 3-5. Each player will receive a t-ball shirt and trophy. This program will end Wednesday, June 10.

The little hitters program is designed to prepare kids for youth baseball leagues. During fun games, kids will naturally incorporate exercise. Every class focuses on developing each kid’s t-ball skills and instilling self-confidence in a non-competitive atmosphere.

For more information or to sign up, go online to www.joplinparks.org or call 417-625-4750.