U6 FIRST KICKS PROGRAM INFORMATION

The QYS U6 First Kicks Program takes place at Kincaide Park and is an instructional program designed to excite and inspire our youngest children in the game of soccer.   Volunteers are QHS and NQHS students and grade soccer players themselves, who are dedicated to the game and enjoy helping to train this young group.  We follow an age-appropriate curriculum and keep it fun with recreational game-like activities like red-light green light, and basic ball handling games, as well as scrimmages.  

• The program runs on Saturday mornings at Kincaide Park, starting on 9/10 and running through 11/5 (vacation weeks off)
• First Day:  Coaches arrival time: 8:15am |  Players arrival time:  8:30am (we will give you a T-shirt/uniform, and get you on a team with a coach).
• During regular weeks, training starts at 9 am.    Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early. 
• The day is broken into 2 halves, the first 30 minutes is training on skills in a fun and game-like environment (red light / green light...follow the leader...sharks and minnows..).  In the second half, the team to which they are assigned will play another team in the program and will switch every week.
• Some student coaches will be paired with parents as coaches
• Each student coach will receive 2 hours of community service for each day they participate in the program
• Please look for emails, website and Facebook if their will be a cancellation or field changes due to weather.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY ON THE FIELD REGISTRATION

What do you need to bring?
Players will need soccer cleats, gym shorts, shin pads, long socks, marked bottle of water.
Jewelry cannot be worn during the sessions for safety reasons.

Will a uniform be provided?
Yes, uniforms will be handed out on the field before games begin.

Are there any special COVID rules in effect
As of Fall 2022, there are very few restrictions - masks optional.  

• If you are feeling sick or have been exposed or come into contact, please take the safe route and do not attend.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY ON THE FIELD REGISTRATION

Other Guidelines and Rules

• No heckling or yelling at referees - there is a shortage and we need to all be patient with referees.
• Dogs are not allowed on the field at the u6 first kicks program. 
• Smoking is not allowed at any QYS event.   
• Please help and clean up any trash from the field prior to leaving. 
• Please cheer for all players on both teams! Joining a team is a bold move for our youngest players. Let’s show all of them our support. 
• It is very common for some players to hesitate to join their team on the field. In some cases it may take several weeks. It is best to allow your player to watch their team from the sideline with you and let them join when they are ready.  
• After the session be sure to let your player know how proud you are of them and how much you enjoyed watching them play. This type of positive affirmation will inspire them to keep coming back. It is best to avoid any type of critique of the way they played. 

Thank you - Quincy Youth Soccer