What is CityKicks?

CityKicks! is Boston's first-ever after-school SOCCER league below the high school level; for the vast majority of inner-Boston youngsters it offers their only opportunity to play organized youth soccer. We are in our second year of operation this fall.

Mission

To enrich the lives and enhance the futures of Boston's public school children by engaging 6th, 7th and 8th graders constructively after-school in a positive activity promoting self-esteem, teamwork and fitness - through playing SOCCER.

Program

As we begin our second season this fall, eight middle schools plus two community centers are fielding girls' teams. They practice once or twice per week after school and play weekly games against each other. In addition to soccer skills and teamwork, they learn about life skills such as group cooperation, healthy choices and caring for one's body.

Background

As the public is becoming increasingly aware, Boston school children have far fewer opportunities than their suburban counterparts to experience the many and varied benefits of participating in organized recreational sports. You can team up with CityKicks! partners (such as New England Revolution, the City of Boston, and Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association) to help reverse this troubling trend by providing a quality soccer-playing experience to Boston middle school children. Few activities are better suited than “the world's favorite game” to celebrate the multiculturalism that is one of Boston's strengths. Soccer's universal appeal makes the game an excellent vehicle to promote awareness, understanding and cooperation among children.

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