Soccer Tots

Now that the rain is finally pushing out until the Fall, we signed Jack up for a soccer class on the weekends for a little outdoor fun.

We started SoccerTots last weekend and are looking forward to a great season. The classes are held on one of three mini-fields that were built on a pier on the Embarcabero, along the Bay and at the base of Coit Tower.

The Teddies class is filled with 2-2.5 year olds. All the kids received a uniform of green t-shirts and socks, and white shorts on the first weekend. Then they hit the field and it was mayhem. Lots of kids running around and camera-toting parents following them around like proud paparazzi (ourselves included).

The kids start with some stretching and learn to listen to the coach and follow instructions. To start with, they are learning to balance and kick the ball.

The coaches stave off boredom with lots of games using cones, hula hoops, and parachutes. At the end, each kids gets their hand stamped.

I think it will be a few seasons before we actually play a real game in teams, but in the meantime Jack loves to yell "SoccerTots!" and is excited about going to class so we're enjoying the moment and looking forward to that first future game.

CLICK HERE to see more pictures of Jack on the field.