Coach Linstad to lead KidZ Sports Soccer

ENFIELD—Coach Heather Linstad, former UConn women’s ice hockey coach and a three sport college athlete, including soccer, ice hockey and softball, will lead the final KidZ Sports session of the school year.

KidZ Sports Soccer will begin on April 7th for grades K-5 at several elementary schools.  Online registration and schedules are available at www.kidzsports.us. The six-week soccer session is $65.00 per child and students must be pre-registered to participate.

Linstad, on staff in program development with ERfC said, “Kids will enjoy agility and coordination warm-up activities, learn soccer skills and play games!”

KidZ Sports Soccer begins right after school with a healthy snack in the cafeteria and ends at 5:00 pm.  Soccer will focus on skill building, fair play, and fitness and is designed to keep Enfield kids active and fit after school, said Linstad.

Linstad said, “KidZ Sports Soccer is designed for kids of all skill levels and is a great opportunity for kids to participate in a sport that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.” 

The 6-week sessions will be held at Enfield Street School for grades K-5 on Monday; Eli Whitney, grades 3-5; on Wednesday; Henry Barnard School, grades K-5, on Thursday; and Hazardville Memorial School, grades K-2, on Friday.

Busing is available after school to the in-district schools for KidZ Sports Soccer.  Students from Prudence Crandall School can join the Barnard program and Parkman students can join the Enfield Street program. Enrollment at each school is limited.

Registration is also now open for the ERfC Summer Escape program. Linstad said to visit the ERfC website to learn more about Summer Escape and the new KidZ Sports— On and Off the Ice skating program planned for the summer.  “There are many new surprises for everyone at Summer Escape this year,” she said.

Summer Escape, a six-week day camp for kids entering grades 1-8 in September, will operate from June 30th to August 8th. The first 45 enrollments for two or more weeks will receive a free Summer Escape 2014 T-Shirt.  The camp is open to all Enfield children and children living in surrounding communities.

ERfC, also known as Educational Resources for Children, is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Enfield.  ERfC has been providing academic, enrichment, and recreational out-of-school time (OST) activities for the Enfield community since 1994.  All ERfC Centers are licensed by the CT Department of Public Health.

For more information about the KidZ Sports, Summer Escape or other ERfC programs and volunteer opportunities, call 860-263-9935, email info@erfc.us, or visit the ERfC website at www.erfc.us. The ERfC administrative office is located at 50 Post Office Road in Enfield.