Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is SoccerTots a team or a class?

SoccerTots is a motor skills development program that offers soccer classes for children 18 months to 6 years old. SoccerTots is non-competitive, and is not affiliated with a soccer club or league.

2. How do I register for a no-obligation trial class?

Please call Afrim’s Sports at 518-438-3131. Please also make sure you create a customer profile on our website or over the phone even for a trial class so our instructor is able to locate your child’s name on the class roster.

3. When is payment due and How much are classes?

Payment is paid upfront per session (and not per class), and must be made when registering for the session to ensure your position in class. Failure to pay or to notify the office may result in automatic removal from the class roster. Class fees are $110 for the full 8 week session. There is an annual membership fee of $30 required when registering. Class fees are pro-rated when registering during the session.

4. Can I enroll for classes at more than one location?

Yes, you can register for multiple classes at either location we off the classes. You can call either of our Latham or Colonie facilities to register for your classes.

5. Can I register my child for more than one class?

Yes, but you must pay for each class and you will be eligible for a sibling discount.

6. How many classes are there in a session?

There are 8 classes in each session. Each session may have some dates scheduled off due to holidays but classes will be scheduled around those dates in advance. The 8 classes may be scheduled across as many as 10 weeks due to holidays or other days off. You will receive weekly class reminders via email through our database so we reccomend you utilize this free service by updating your account to include your email address.

7. How long are the classes?

All SoccerTots classes run for 50 minutes.

8. My child will turn 3 years old in the middle of the session, which age group class do you recommend I register my child for?

If you are new to the program we recommend taking the class that fits your child’s age at the time you join. The instructor can assess the ability of the child once the session begins, and can recommend a higher level class (age group) and you maybe allowed to move up or down depending on the situation. This applies for all ages and classes.

9. There are no suitable class times to fit around my schedule; will SoccerTots create a class for me?

Subject to facility availability, we would be happy to create a new class time for you as long as you know at least five children who can commit, so please contact our office at 518-438-3131.

10. What do I need to bring to class?

We provide all equipment needed for the class including soccer balls. Your child should wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes such as sneakers or tennis shoes and socks. We also recommend bringing something to drink as not all facilities provide water fountains.

11. Do I have to sign a Waiver form and where can I obtain one?

Yes, all parents of participants are required to sign this document on behalf of their child prior to stepping on to the field. If you registered online, you may have already signed a Waiver. We also provide blank Waivers at each facility, but you are more than welcome to download our facility Waiver here and bring the completed form to class.

12. Do I need to buy shin guards and soccer cleats?

SoccerTots is non-competitive and classes are always held indoors, so shin guards are not required and we do not allow cleats at our facilities. Please make sure to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.

13. Can I bring siblings to a SoccerTots class?

Younger siblings are welcome to observe the class but for safety reasons we cannot allow these younger children to walk and crawl around the field and play with equipment in the same area as the class. Older siblings are welcome to watch but due to the focus and attention required in these classes we cannot allow them to participate.

14. How do I schedule a make-up class?

Please see your current instructor or contact our office at 518-438-3131. You are guaranteed one make-up class per session, however it must be made up during the session in which you missed your class.

15. What happens if we pay for the full session and mid-way through the session, my child no longer wants to participate?

Please refer to our Refund Policy: Afrim’s Sports SoccerTots Policies.