Soccer!!

We were looking for an activity that we could take Owen to in the area. My rationale was that it would be something that he could do to burn off some energy and something where the focus would be on him (and not on the new baby that is about to become a part of our lives!).
There are tons of things for little ones to get involved in here in Richmond. There is a website called Completely Kids that lists activities from gymnastics to museums, singing classes to soccer.
We chose to try out soccer. It is on Saturday mornings from 9am until 10am. Perfect timing for our family at this point. Two weeks ago we tried out a class. The classes take place at an indoor soccer facility called SCOR (Soccer Center of Richmond) in downtown Richmond. The program is called "Little Kickers" and it is a nationally renowned child development program for ages 18 months to 9 years. The training classes teach the basics of the soccer game while having a lot of fun.

The class Owen is in is called the "Bunnies" class. Parents are on the field during the class and the coaches do a bunch of different activities with the kids. They run an obstacle course, kick soccer balls, stack cones, blow bubbles and play in/on/under the big parachute. And when it is all over they get a stamp on their hand (which Owen kept calling a 'sticker').
Here are some pictures and a short video:

Class Introductions (my name is.... and my favorite food is...)

Stacking the cones!

Hopping through the obstacle course

Crawling through the hoop

Fun with the parachute!


BUBBLES!!!


PARACHUTE!!!


After the trial class, we signed Owen up for the Spring season. It started this past Saturday and Owen got his very own uniform. He is number 5! Should make for a fun activity on Saturday mornings to come!