Why is it important that kids get to focus on fun and love of the game rather than competition at these ages? In some cases, children do not understand competing or maybe they do not enjoy it because their skill does not match their peers. We emphasize having fun and giving it your all so that all kids, whether highly skilled or just beginning, will enjoy themselves. What are some of the ways in which kids learn to be good teammates — and how will this help them in the future, whether or not they play team sports? We play drills that require kids to work together and have fun doing it. Some games ensure they work as a team to score a certain amount of balls or relay races where they cheer on their teammates to finish an activity and get back before the opposing team. The fundamental lesson in each of these activities transcends sports and can help children as they grow and mature to cooperate in other aspects of their lives — not just soccer! Editor’s note: Lil’ Kickers programs are for ages 18 months to 9 years. Sessions run about 13 weeks and are priced at $15 per class. A yearly membership fee of $25 per individual or $40 per family with multiple children also applies. New classes are starting all the time — for more information, visit soccercityokcity.com/lil-kickers .
LIL’ KICKERS CLASSES FOCUS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT JUST AS MUCH AS SOCCER SKILLS.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
ADULT OUTSIDE GATE ADMISSION $8 advance, regular $12 Oer ends September 15 CARNIVAL RIDE ARMBANDS You can SAVE $15 when you purchase an advance carnival ride armband. Advance prices are good through September 15, 2021. *Each armband will have a $1 activation fee added. Monday – Thursday: $20, regular $35 Friday – Sunday: $30, regular $45
WAYS TO BUY TICKETS OKC Fairgrounds Box Oice, 405-948-6800, or okstatefair.com
THE OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR
CHICKASAW COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Concerts FREE with outside gate admission
September 18 JACKYL 8:00 PM September 19 BEATLEMANIA LIVE! 7:30 PM September 20 WE THE KINGDOM 7:30 PM
September 21 GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS 7:30 PM September 22 ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA 7:30 PM September 23 JAMESON RODGERS 7:30 PM
September 24 GINUWINE 7:30 PM September 25 SKID ROW 8:00 PM September 26 LA FIERA DE OJINAGA 7:30 PM
September 16 – 20 Thursday , September 16 – 7:30 p.m. Friday , September 17 – 12:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Saturday , September 18 – 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sunday , September 19 – 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Monday , September 20 – 7:30 p.m.
September 16 THE OAK RIDGE BOYS 7:30 PM September 17 SAWYER BROWN 7:30 PM
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