The Pinal Mountain Elks # 2809 will again be supporting youth soccer in the Globe, Miami, San Carlos & Superior areas. In conjunction with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) they are once again getting ready for the fall soccer season.
For kids under 9 years old, the” soccer kick” involves kicking a soccer ball through 5 small goals. Sounds Easy!! Each time the goal gets smaller. The object is to accurately kick the soccer ball through the goal.
For the older kids, ages (10 - 14 years old), they kick 15 soccer balls at a full size goal----a wee bit more difficult! Again, accuracy in kicking --is the goal!!
Four age groups are invited to participate in the local soccer kick.
Age groups are:
U-8 (age 7 & under);
U-10 (age 8 & 9);
U-12 (age 10 & 11);
U-14 (age 12 & 13 ).
Both boys & girls are encouraged & urged to compete. Every one is a winner. It will be a great opportunity for all kids to practice kicking goals.
This year the ELKS will GO TO the grade schools to conduct kick offs with the help of local Physical Educations teachers. These kicks will help build coordination, endurance & encourage competition. The ELKS will try to get to: Las Lomas, Dr. Charles Bejarano, Holy Angels & Destiny schools in Globe.
The local kick out will be held on Oct. 14th at the Soccer fields adjacent to Besh Ba Gowah Park in Globe. Registration will begin about Noon to 1 pm.
Winners in the four (4) age categories, both girls & boys will advance to the ELKS East District Regional Kickoff held on Oct. 28th (at the BESH). The East District Champs will compete in Tempe at the State Soccer Kick Out that will be held in Tempe on Nov. 11th.
ELK volunteers will be assisting junior athletes during the Kick- Out with registration, kicking & enjoying refreshments. The Elks will have a DRUG AWARENESS table at the event for interested parents & kids.
So!!! Calling all kids!!! Calling all kids!!!! Start practicing your kicking! Come on out & kick some goals - have a blast - It’s a Kick!!
For more info call Kevin at 402-9204.
The Pinal Mountain Lodge will be the host for the Elks East District Soccer Shoot Out to be held in Globe (Besh Ba Gowah soccer field) on Oct. 15th. Student athletes from Tempe-Florence-Mesa-Casa Grande-Kearny-Safford-Morenci-Clifton will be invited to compete in the Elks Eastern District Competition.