Freqently Asked Questions

They can come in any comfortable clothing and running shoes.

Our fall and winter classes are indoors. Our spring and summer classes are held outdoors. We will let you know of any location changes in advance via text, email, and social media.

Sure can! Bring a friend anytime for a free class. Just make sure to let us know in advance by emailing info@michigansoccerbuddies.com.

Equipment like shin guards or cleats are not required at Soccer Buddies. Although, we recommend shin guards for ages 4 years old and up. Ask our friendly coaches if you need advice about sizing and where to purchase.

All kids are individuals so we match them to the class that suits them best. If your child is timid or has a hard time focusing, they might need to start in a parent-participation class even if it’s just for the first few classes. We can move your child to the next level as soon as they’re ready.

Yes, we need at least one caregiver to stay on the premises during your child’s class.

For sure! We offer one free trial class so that you can be sure your child will love it.

Sign-in to your personal iClassPro account to view your child’s schedule online.

When you register online, you can see your class information including who the coach is for each class.

We love to share our kids having a great time in their classes. So, we may take photos and use them from time to time in marketing or on social media. Please talk to us if you have any privacy concerns for your child.

Join any Soccer Buddies class for $85 per month with no commitment. For new or returning customers, there is a yearly registration fee of $25 per student. In the event that you get 5 classes within the month instead of 4, an additional charge of $21.25 will be added to your monthly bill. We do not charge for classes cancelled due to holiday closures: Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. You can cancel at any time by simply logging into your iClassPro Account and sending us a drop request BEFORE the 5th of the month, and we'll handle the rest.

Sorry we don’t offer refunds. We can hold your payment in credit, for up to 12 months, for you to use towards a future class.

Payment cancellations need to be requested by logging into your iClassPro Account and sending us a drop request BEFORE the 5th of the month, and we'll handle the rest. If we need to cancel classes due to bad weather, we will notify you by phone and email.

As always, give us a call with any concerns, we’re happy to talk them through.

Sorry, we don’t allow pay as you go. We ask for payment up front for the month ahead.

Yes, join in at any time! We offer open enrollment, year round. Your month of classes will be pro-rated based on your start date.

We run classes all year round, with holiday breaks during Thanksgiving and Christmas, but you can join a class at any stage throughout the year.

Our classes are 50 minutes long, once a week.

You are welcome to attend twice a week for 50% off your second class!

We know that life can be unpredictable. That’s why we have a very flexible make-up policy.

All missed classes are logged during our in-class attendance and automatically become makeup classes. No need to let us know you’re going to miss!

You can schedule those makeup classes for any of our other days, times or locations! Makeup classes can be requested directly in your account at any time! :)

Yes, that’s one of the great things about Soccer Buddies! We run multiple classes at once on different sections of the field so you don’t have to sit on the sidelines all day.

We are typically closed for the following holidays: 4th of July, Easter Sunday, Halloween Night, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’ll notify you well in advance if these holidays are over your child’s scheduled class time.

Our outdoor classes continue rain or shine! We only cancel in the case of thunder, lightning, or other severe weather conditions.

If a facility or park closes or we need to cancel due to weather, we’ll notify you right away via email and in-app notifications. If a class is canceled, a makeup will be added to your account for easy rescheduling. You can book your makeup right in your account!

Yes. Soccer Buddies is not a drop-off program. A parent, guardian, or responsible adult must remain on the premises for the entire duration of your child’s class.

You do not need to remain directly on the field or sidelines, but you must stay on the premises and be available if your child needs you or in the event of an emergency.

The safety and well-being of our players is extremely important to us. If an incident occurs between children during class, our coaching team will notify a manager. When appropriate, a manager will follow up with the parents or guardians of all children involved to make sure everyone is okay, communicate what occurred, and address any questions or concerns.