Ocean Pines to offer indoor soccer programs

Young soccer players can get a jump on spring season training with two indoor soccer programs offered by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department this winter beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3. 

“Coaches Joe Monteverde, Eric Benson and I are excited to still be holding the program with a few minor changes,” said Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Katie Goetzinger.

Goetzinger said coaches and parents must wear a mask and only one parent per child will be allowed to come into the community center gym due to limited capacity.
  
Happy Cleats Soccer will allow children ages 2-3 the chance to burn off some energy in a non-competitive environment. Socialization, simple soccer fundamentals and fun will be stressed. 

The six-class program will be offered weekly on Wednesdays from 5-5:30 p.m. for children age 2.  The class for children age 3 will be held from 5:40-6:10 p.m. The cost is $40 for Ocean Pines residents and $50 for non-residents.

Pee Wee Soccer, for ages 4-8, will use skills, drills and games to help children build self-confidence and have fun. 

The six-class program will be offered weekly on Wednesdays from 6:20-6:50 p.m. for ages 4-5. The class for children ages 6-8 will be held from 7-7:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for Ocean Pines residents and $55 for non-residents. 

These programs are open to the public and registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. 

Information regarding additional recreational programs is available at OceanPines.org.