Lil' Kickers to host open house

PALATINE - Soccer City has teamed up with Lil' Kickers, a nationally renowned youth development soccer program, to launch Lil' Kickers to boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years old. To celebrate the launch, Soccer City is inviting the public to its open house launch from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. Lil' Kickers is a noncompetitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program. It was developed by soccer professionals working alongside child development experts. Classes promote active, social and noncompetitive play while fostering positive self-esteem and accomplishment. For class schedules, check out soccercitypalatine.com.