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.

2023 Sporties for Shorties Basketball

  • Registration Begins: February 27
  • Dates: March 27, 29, April 3, 5
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $25 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. 

2023 Sporties for Shorties T-Ball

  • Registration Begins: April 3
  • Dates: May 1, 3, 8, and 10
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $25 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. 

2023 Sporties for Shorties Soccer

  • Registration Begins: June 19
  • Dates: July 17, 19, 24, and 26
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $25 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. 

2023 Sporties for Shorties Flag Football

  • Registration Begins: August 14
  • Dates: September 11, 13, 18, and 20
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Cost: $25 per child

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