Summer & Fall 2010
MicroSoccer is the first step in the Thunder Development Program, and each season, Thunder offers soccer opportunities to boys and girls aged 4 thru 9. The program is designed to be fun and pressure-free.
As a group, the children will “warm-up” playing lots of tag games, learn exciting new skills… and then, they break up into ‘mini-teams’ and have some well earned scrimmage time.
What we think is special about this program is that it is deliberately designed to cater to both beginner and more advanced soccer players. All players are intentionally being guided to "learn and gain skills thru playing fun games"... not thru setting up "drills" whereby players stand in lines and listen to lectures, and get "told" what to do. Our philosophy is thru "guided discovery" -- the players are having fun, learning new skills, and hopefully, learning to LOVE the beautiful game!
Cost and Registration Info: Click Here for Online Registration
Summer 'Mini Micro' Programs open to boys and girls aged 5 to 9... Cost $155 per session (includes T-shirt & gift)
*Summer Micro 1 - July 26 to 30, 2010
*Summer Micro 2 - August 2 to 6, 2010
These sessions will be held at Howard Community College from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Indoor and outdoor facility and cafeteria will be provided.
Fall Program
Coed 4 thru 9 yrs… Monday’s 5:30 - 7:00pm… Cost $100 (includes T-shirt & gift)
Runs every Monday (except Labor Day), from August 30, 2010 through October 25, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
A Monday night rainout will be made-up on a Saturday Morning.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What Should My Child Bring to the Thunder Micro-Program?
A: Water, shin guards (worn under their socks), and T-shirt (provided at the 1st session) and they should be ready to have fun! Thunder will have balls available for the players each session.
Q: How do I find out if the session is cancelled due to rain?
A: As we are utilizing fields run by the County Parks & Rec. Department, if they determine the fields are too wet, we have to follow their guidelines. We generally are notified by 3:00pm. As soon as we are notified that the fields are closed we will do the following:
1. Send out an email to everyone stating that the session is cancelled. Please make sure the email address that you provided when signing up your child is the one you would like to receive these messages.
2. Update the front page of the Thunder website stating that the session is cancelled (www.thundersoccerclub.org)
Q: Does my child need any special shoes for the Thunder Micro-Program?
A: Absolutely not, sneakers at this age are fine, soccer cleats are good but not necessary. Please refrain from wearing baseball cleats however!
Q: What should I as a parent do or be expected of while my child is playing?
A: Enjoy this experience with your child, and let them enjoy themselves. Here is a guide to our philosophy on young athletes -
Questions?:
Contact Hal Kenny, Thunder Soccer Club
By Email: micro@thunderSoccerClub.org
Fall 2010 Session Dates
August 30, 2010 through October 25, 2010
All Fall Sessions held at:
Schooley Mill Park
Howard County, MD
Registration Deadline: Applications received after the July 31, 2010 deadline will be
conditionally accepted, providing there are positions available.
