Sporties for Shorties

The McAllister Center offers children ages 4-5 an opportunity to familiarize themselves with sports through the Sporties for Shorties program.  The program was designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of soccer, t-ball, flag football, and basketball through fun and exciting drills.  Each program ends with each child receiving his/her first team jersey and participating in a live game!


Basketball

This program is offered to children ages 4-5 and focuses on introducing participants to basketball fundamentals such as dribbling and shooting.

2024 Sporties for Shorties Basketball

  • Registration Begins: February 26
  • Dates: March 25, 27, April 1, 3
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $30 per child

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T-Ball

This program is offered to children ages 4-5, and focuses on introducing participants to baseball fundamentals such as throwing, catching and batting. 

2024 Sporties for Shorties T-Ball

  • Registration Begins: April 1
  • Dates: May 6, 8, 13, and 15
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $30 per child

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Soccer

This program is offered to children ages 4-5 and focuses on introducing participants to soccer fundamentals such as passing, dribbling and shooting. 

2024 Sporties for Shorties Soccer

  • Registration Begins: June 17
  • Dates: July 15, 17, 22, and 24
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $30 per child

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Flag Football

This program is offered to children ages 4-5 and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of football such as throwing, receiving, and handoffs. 

2024 Sporties for Shorties Flag Football

  • Registration Begins: August 12
  • Dates: September 9, 11, 16, and 18
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $30 per child

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