Little Sharks Program
The Little Sharks program is designed to develop and reinforce fundamental movement skills (FMS), which form the foundation for all athletic growth. These essential skills are the building blocks from which sport-specific abilities, like volleyball, are developed. Following the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, our goal is to nurture well-rounded movement capabilities in young athletes.
Why Focus on Fundamental Movement Skills?
- Fundamental movement skills involve specific gross motor movements using various body parts, including the feet, legs, trunk, hands, arms, and head.
- These skills must be taught-children do not acquire them naturally.
- Children who learn fundamental movement skills are more likely to participate in sports, games, and recreational activities both at school and in the community.
Why Is Physical Activity So Important?
- It promotes healthy growth and development, including strong bones and muscles, improved flexibility, balance, posture, cardiovascular fitness, and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Physical activity helps the brain form important connections that develop memory and language.
- It provides opportunities for children to develop social skills and make friends.
- It promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality.
- Physical activity boosts self-esteem.
"Children who possess inadequate motor skills are often relegated to a life of exclusion from the organized and free play experiences of their peers, and subsequently, to a lifetime of inactivity due to frustrations with early movement behaviors."
Program Details
Age Group: 6-9 years old
Day/Time: Sundays, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (8 sessions)
Location: Shark Tank (2181 Spitfire Rd.)
Session Dates: January 12th - March 2nd
Cost: $180 per session
How to Register
To register your child for the Little Sharks program, please fill out the registration form below. Payment of $50 is due on the first day of the session, and can be made by cash or cheque payable to London Sharks Volleyball.