Registration for Fall 2026 Kiddie Kick is open now.

Field grids will be updated in early September.

Kiddie Kick is a program developed for our youngest players (U04/U05). The main objective is to develop a love for the game. The activities focus on body awareness, basic dribbling skills, and having fun! Commitment to repetitively practicing the core skills in younger players is crucial to unlocking their full potential and creativity as they become more experienced players.

Each Kiddie Kick season is comprised of six, hour-long sessions that are held weekly. Kiddie Kick teams do not play scheduled games. Players will be divided into teams of approximately 10-12 players each, with 2-3 coaches per team. Coaches are provided a training curriculum that is player-centered and developmentally appropriate. St. Mary's Soccer always needs volunteer coaches, so please register here.

Please note that Kiddie Kick has two age groupings. This causes some confusion when parents are expecting friends, cousins, etc., to be in the same group. The age groupings for the Fall 2026 season are as follows: U04 (Aug 1, 2022- July 31,2023) and U05 (August 1, 2021-July 31, 2022). Players must stay in their age group. Kids born August 1, 2020 and older will play in U06 or above. Kids born after July 31, 2023 are not yet eligible for Kiddie Kick.

There are three options for Kiddie Kick: Monday (6–7 pm) at Chancellors Run Regional Park (CRRP) field #2, Saturday (8:30–9:30 am) at CRRP field #2, and Saturday (8:30–9:30 am) at Chaptico Park field #2.

It takes us a little time at the start of every season to sort rosters and find coaches for every team. Coaches will reach out before the first session. There's no need to panic! Kiddie Kick starts later than our older age groups.

Even if you haven't heard from a coach, please head to your location on the first day. SMS representatives at the field will be able to tell you exactly who your coach is and where they are located. As long as your player is registered, they just need to show up ready to play.

Please consider volunteering to coach, which you can do through the same system you used to register your child. It is a truly rewarding experience that requires no expertise. We even provide a full season of practice plans.

When Kiddie Kick coaches have their rosters, it is their responsibility to reach out to the parents of players on their team. Be sure to check your spam folder if you haven't heard from a coach. If you don't hear from a coach before the first session, just come to your location and a staff member will happily direct you to your coach. See below for the field grids to find your coach.

Saturday Kiddie Kick Field Grids

Monday Kiddie Kick Field Grids

The Kiddie Kick curricula are available below. The updated curriculum was introduced for the Fall 2026 season, while the classic curriculum was in place for many years before that. If you've been coaching KK for many seasons, the new curriculum might be a welcome refresh. Coaches should find what works best for their teams.

Kiddie Kick Updated Curriculum

Kiddie Kick Classic Curriculum

Fall 2026 coaches' training will be Saturday, August 15. More details to come.

Kiddie Kick coaches do not need to bring any equipment. Players should bring their own soccer balls, and each practice area will already be set with a pair of small goals and a bunch of cones. At the end of each session, coaches should pack up their cones and goals and bring them to a common area, typically the main field gate. Do not leave your equipment sitting on the field (unless you are a 4:30 team), as older teams use the fields after KK sessions are done.

The county requires all coaches to submit a background check once per calendar year (i.e., every spring season or every fall season, depending on your schedule). Physical badges are no longer issued to coaches. The county keeps an active list of approved coaches, and we check this list each season.

Click here to submit your background check.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING

All players are required to wear shin guards covered by socks. Sneakers or cleats are both fine. Players need a size 3 soccer ball and a water bottle, both marked with their name.

Parents must remain outside the fence once a session begins. There are no exceptions to this rule. Only players and registered coaches may be on the field. Anxious children can come over to the fence if they need to speak to their parents. 

There are restrictions as to what is allowed on the synthetic fields. No chairs or spectators are allowed. Only water is allowed on the turf. Sports drinks and juices are prohibited.

Fall 2026 Kiddie Kick Schedule