FAQs
All our locations offer groups and classes for kids ages 2-6. Select locations also offer the 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 age groups.
This is a group for kids ages 18-month to 2yrs old. Parents/Grandparents or an adult guardian accompanies the child during the session helping to guide them through the practice and interacting with the player.
All players are required to have close toed shoes. No sandals, flip flops and crocs are discouraged during activity.
All players ages 3 and up are required to have shin-guards during the entirety of the session. Players 3 and up without shin-guards will unfortunately be not allowed to participate until they have them on.
Players ages 7 and up are recommended to have cleats. This age group of players are also encouraged to bring a size 4 soccer ball however the coach will have soccer balls if they do not have one.
Bring plenty of water especially during warmer seasons/days.
At the top of the page there will be a list of tabs. If on a mobile device there will be a button you can click next to “Crab Kickers” which has 3 lines in a square. This will reveal a drop down menu.
Select "Programs" then pick your season
All winter programs are INDOORS.
Spring, Summer and Fall seasons will all be held OUTSIDE.
The only exception to this is our Whiteford location which operates inside of an indoor location ALL year round for the 4 seasons we play.
Due to safety reasons and to protect all our participants we do not place the address of our programs online or on our website. Each location gives a description with a general radius of where the program is held typically nearby local schools.
Upon registration you will shortly receive an email from “Ryzer” that confirms your registration/payment has gone through. At a later point typically 1-2 weeks before the start of the season you will receive an informational email from CrabKickers1@gmail.com that includes address, name of your coach and other details you might need.
Yes!
Many of our participants are first time players or beginners. Our curriculum and sessions are set up in a way where each child spends a select amount of time working on individual skills and techniques pertinent to their own personal development. Many of the mini-games/drills we include in our program also has each child working with their own ball. This maximizes repetitions and vital touches on the ball that is necessary for growth in the sport. Only during the scrimmage portion of the session do players go up head to head in competitive style.
For more information or to discuss the coaching position please contact CoachCrabKickers@gmail.com or call (443) 683-2938
Many registrations are open typically 1-2 seasons ahead of time.
Example: If it is Spring then the Summer and Fall registrations are typically open.
If groups are filled then it will say “Sold Out" and will not let you sign-up. If during the registration it asks for your child’s name/DOB then that means there are still spots open and you can sign-up.
Yes!
Our coaches have experience working with kids with Special needs. We do our best to accommodate all players and to create a safe space for all kids to learn and grow. We do however only have 1 coach running each group and so if special attention is needed for a child it is the parents responsibility to be attentive and ensure that child behavior is appropriate for setting , allowing the group/games to run smoothly.
These situations vary widely, once a group is filled completely a waitlist is created. IF a participant drops out then we call whoever is next on the waitlist. Some groups never have anyone drop out at all. A few of the waitlists are also at times filled and it is on a first come first serve basis for those that get in. We recommend participants sign-up for a class with spots open and then register for a waitlist for a chance to move. This ensures that your child will play for that season.
For some reason our informational email may appear under the spam folder. Please search your inbox for an email sent from CrabKickers1@gmail.com / CrabKickers2@gmail.com
Many parents find themselves in a situation where for example their child is 4 and about to turn 5 then wonder if they should sign-up for the 3-4 group or the 5-6 group. We ask parents to register for the class they feel will fit their child best. If your child is a beginner and more on the shy side then perhaps keeping them in the younger group is best. If your child is very confident on the field and has excelled in previous seasons with us then maybe moving them up is the correct move.
Yes, all our programs allow players the opportunity to play with and against both boys and girls. This gives a unique experience where friends and families can play with each other in order to experience soccer fun on the same day and time together.
► Due to Maryland weather being so sporadic and unpredictable it is quite common for us to wait to make an official decision on the status of soccer sessions until up to an hour before the start of the group. Ex: If your group starts at 5pm expect an email to be sent out about closings or delays at 4pm. This allows us to avoid canceling on days where the weather clears up and doesn’t follow inaccurate weather predictions.
► We will continue practices and run them as normal during rain however if temperatures are low enough or if it is raining hard enough we will look to move indoors/ or cancel the session entirely.
► For extreme heat we follow the BCPS heat index that indicates whether it is safe for children to be active outside or not.
► Any session cancellations are rescheduled and made up at the end of the soccer season to ensure completion of all 8-weeks.
Our 8-week program runs once a week for 8 weeks in a row. During that time players learn fundamental skills, techniques, play fun drills and for certain age groups split up into teams to play games of soccer. We include a little bit of everything during our sessions so that players get a full experience that is both fun AND beneficial for growth.
Yes, our Spring Break, Summer, and Winter Holiday camps are all events that allow for parents to drop off kids at the camp at 9am so long as they are back for pick-up by 11:50am. This is because we staff enough coaches to watch and monitor a number of kids. The 8-week program is NOT a drop off and go event as classes are short and in the event there is an issue there is only 1 coach on site that must also still be able to run their session.
Program Descriptions
Our Soft Shell Crab classes are a fun and positive introduction to soccer for our youngest players and their parents/guardians! Our program engages youngsters with entertaining activities that promote motor skill development and cognitive ability. With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning basic soccer skills like chasing, running, kicking and listening. Parent and child will be participating in dynamic, virtually non-stop soccer and agility and games.
Soft Shell Crabs classes are 45 minutes and meet once a week. Adult Participation is required.
Sessions are 8 weeks.
Each participant will receive a T-Shirt, medal and certificate.
Our Blue Crabs program helps kids learn to be part of a structured group activity without a parent by their side. Realizing this can be difficult for young children, our field-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Blue Crabs focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through skill demonstrations and entertaining games. These games build skill and self-esteem and prepare them to start running and kicking – just like the big kids
Blue Crabs classes are 45 minutes and meet once a week.
Sessions are 8 weeks.
Each Participate receives a Shirt, Medal and Certificate
Shin guards are required for this group
The Steamed Crabs program offers the best of both worlds; professional know-how demonstrated through carefully selected developmental activities and the opportunity to allow the game to be the ultimate teacher. With no-score kept, the focus is on individual development, confidence building and allowing each child the opportunity to come into their own as young players.
The program consists of 50 minutes of skill training/fun activities followed by 10 minutes of game play. This program creates the opportunity for players to enhance their soccer knowledge and skills while building a solid technical foundation and enjoyment of the game.
Steamed Crabs classes are 60 minutes and meet once a week.
Sessions are 8 weeks
Each Participant receives a Shirt, Medal and Certificate
Shin guards are required for this group
8 week program focused on developing and molding your basic soccer skills, like passing and dribbling, through a ball skills style training session while also incorporating fun mini games within their group. Great for teaching the basics for beginners and a good way for those familiar with soccer to hone their skills. This Program works with one participant up to 20 participants.
Shin guards are required for this group
8 week program focused on developing and molding your basic soccer skills, like passing and dribbling, through a ball skills style training session while also incorporating fun mini games within their group. Great for teaching the basics for beginners and a good way for those familiar with soccer to hone their skills. This Program works with one participant up to 20 participants.
Shin guards are required for this group
An 8-week program focused on extending and perfecting your soccer skills, geared towards those who are getting ready for high school or trying to make the leap. This is a group focused on the skills of the game, such as passing, shooting accuracy, and dribbling. Each week will consist of drills and different skills, and while there are no live games against other teams, your child will get more personalized training that will help them succeed at the next level. This Program works with one participant up to 20 participants.
Shin guards are required for this group
With our programs you do not have to commit for a full year. We offer four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter). This allows kids to come and go and experience other sports/activities.