LIL’ SPORTS ACADEMY

The Lil’s Sports Academy is a division of our Lil’s programming administered by the Memphis Sports and Events Center. We seek to provide the Memphis area with an instructional, safe, and fun program for youth ages 2-5. While teaching children the basic sports fundamentals, including physical fitness, The Lil’s Sports Academy incorporates basic team-building skills in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

Through the program, we will seek to develop listening skills, critical thinking, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Participants will learn to use sports equipment properly while having fun and learning the whole time. We aim to foster a love for sports and physical fitness in a non-competitive environment, providing an experience they will never forget! Sports are an excellent foundation to facilitate the maturation and development of social, physical, cognitive, and creative growth in children; we hope to be that resource for you!

Your participant will be introduced to various sports, activities, and games. Each class will consist of integrated stretching, running, and having fun! Classes focus on increasing balancing skills, coordination, and fundamental skills. Sport-themed Art & Crafts. All equipment is provided. *The independence of a “potty-trained” child is a prerequisite for The Lil’s Sports Academy. Independence means that the child must be aware of using the bathroom (with the aid of reminders & scheduled bathroom breaks), be able to manage to clothe without help and be able to wipe or clean themselves appropriately to maintain clean hygiene.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Registration Dates: Days/Time: Mon-Thur (7a-11a)

    Program Dates: Training sessions will begin the first week of October and will take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays. They will repeat monthly.

    Ages: 2 - 5

    Individual Fees:

    • Fee: Daily | $25

    • Weekly | $90

    Multiple Sibling Discount:

    • Daily $20/child when registering 2 or more children

    • Weekly: $80/child when registering 2 or more children

  • AGE GROUPS:

    901 Lil’ Hoopsters (2 & 3 YEARS)

    • Lil’ Hoopsters 3U classes are designed to be fun and fast-paced. Classes focus on increasing balancing skills, coordination, and fundamental basketball skills. We utilize creative games and help kids develop listening skills, cooperation, and teamwork.

    • Lil’ Hoopsters classes are 50 minutes long

    • The ratio for Lil’ Hoopsters classes is 8:1

    901 Lil’ Hoopsters (4 & 5 YEARS)

    • Lil’ Hoopsters 5U classes are designed to help transition children into non-competitive team play. Children play creative games to develop fundamental basketball skills and will also be introduced to more one-ball-oriented games and scrimmaging. The focus of the scrimmages will be to help players understand how to apply skills in different situations and build teamwork. Some small-sided non-competitive basketball games are introduced.

    • Lil’ Hoopsters classes are 50 minutes long

    • The ratio for Lil’ Hoopsters is 8:1

    901 Lil’ Hoopsters (6 & 7) YEARS)

    • Lil’ Hoopsters 7U classes are developmental and non-competitive for recreational/intermediate kids ages 6-7 years designed to enhance individual and team skills, with an emphasis on fun and safety. 50 minutes of class time with 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging

    • Teams will field no more than five players at a time

    • Everyone gets equal playing time

    • We will not keep score or league standings

    • The ratio for Lil’ Hoopsters Class is 10:1

PROGRAM CONTACT:

youth@themsec.com