Tuesday 31 May 2011

2 prizes to giveaway - WIN 6 weeks at Little Kickers Gold Coast


LKFC (Little Kickers Gold Coast) are having a prize give away via our blog!

The chance to win 6 weeks at Little Kickers Gold Coast will work like this;

Post on our BLOG 'LKGC rocks because....' and tell us your story. Please put your name at the beginning of your comment so we can find you if you win the prize!

Also - the more people you refer to this prize, the more chances they get - remember to ask them to say (your name) sent us also!

For every person you refer you get an extra chance of winning the prize.

Prizes;
- 6 weeks for you to add onto your current course
- 6 weeks to give away at one of our venues for the 'new person you have referred to our blog'
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These prizes will both be drawn on Saturday the 16th of June at one of our Little Kicker classes.
Remember, we offer a free trial to all children aged between 18 months and their 7th birthday - if they haven't had one!

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter via these links:
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We look forward to seeing more Little Kickers joining in the fun!

Good Luck!


Terms & Conditions
- 6 week course is valid at any of our venues on the Gold Coast ONLY
- Age of a child is from 18 months to 7th birthday that can participate in this prize

Tuesday 17 May 2011

Meet our Burleigh coaches!

We asked Coach Colin, who is the lead coach at our Burleigh venue, to tell us a bit about himself and his role with Little Kickers -

"Hi my name is Colin Moore, I immigrated from Northern Ireland to Gold Coast in December 2010. I commenced my playing career as a young boy at local soccer clubs and by the age of 16 years old I was playing at a semi-professional level for Ballymena United Football Club in the Northern Irish Premier Division. Following a successful and lengthy playing career, I retired from playing competitively and began coaching soccer to both children, adults and persons with disabilities. I have completed my coaching badges and training with the Irish Football association, which are accredited by UEFA. I thoroughly enjoy passing on my skills and knowledge of the game to young people and feel a great sense of achievement and satisfaction as I watch their skills develop and abilities progress. I have been coaching soccer in Australia for several months, and working with Little Kickers has been fun, exciting and a fulfilling experience. I look forward to seeing the organisation grow in the up and coming months, and many future "socceroos" being produced."

Kicking along next to Coach Colin, is Coach James, our assistant coach at Burleigh. This is what Coach James told us -

"Ever since I can remember my life has revolved around playing football. I started coaching at 15 with Primary School children and have been coaching at Little Kickers since the start of this year. The eagerness and excitement on the children's faces as they run through the door to learn new skills and form friendships makes my job enjoyable and rewarding. Little Kickers sessions are all about having fun while progressing in football from a very young age."

If you would like to have your first free trial lesson, or if you would like to enrol your little kicker into one of our Burleigh classes, the class times are :

Junior Kickers - 8am & 10am
Mighty Kickers - 9am & 11am

Contact Abbey at goldcoast@littlekickers.com.au for bookings and more information.

Monday 16 May 2011

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -
Isla

Age -
4 in June

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
3 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Kicking goals and running

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Coach Amanda and Coach Haydn



What do you want to be when you grow up?
Doctor

What's your favourite healthy food?
Apple/Banna

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Amanda

What do you love?
Mummy and Daddy and ice-cream

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
Brilliant brilliant brilliant. It teaches children to share, listen and follow direction and instills confidence whilst in a fun environment. Isla would not allow me to sit down for the first 4 weeks but with the assistance and support of Coach Amanda we now have a change and very confident young girl! Thanks and recommend Little Kickers to every parent to try as their little girls will love it!

Thursday 5 May 2011

Launching Little Kicks - 18 months to 2 years 5 months


Setting off at a light trot, the most pressing priority with Little Kicks is something we refer to as 'learning to learn'. Simple problem-solving activities provides the perfect informal framework for encouraging our fledging Socceroos to advance their basic attention building and listening skills.

By playing fun games that includes specific actions and movements children gain greater bodily control whilst simultaneously enhancing their blossoming balancing, co-ordination and gross motor skills. Aside from learning how to strike stationary and moving soccer balls during directional play, children and parents also get the early opportunity to share those first unforgettable, goal-scoring adventures.

In essence, Little Kicks provides a fun, safe learning environment where your child will be encouraged to move from parent-supported participation to active, independent interaction.

Little Kicks will take place inside and is for 18 months to 2 years 5 months. This class is at our Southport venue on Saturday's at 10am. If you would like a space in this class please let us know ASAP by either phone, email or facebook.