Freqently Asked Questions


Youth Soccer Classes

  • They can come in any comfortable clothing and running shoes.

  • Our winter and spring classes are indoors at MSA Woodland in Grand Rapids. Our summer and fall classes are held outdoors at Hudsonville’s Varsity Field or Freshman Campus. 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.

  • Yes, 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.

 

Pricing

  • Join any Soccer Buddies class for $85 per month with no commitment. 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 emailing our team 15 days before your next bill is due. Please email us at: info@michigansoccerbuddies.com.

  • Sorry we do not offer refunds. We can hold your payment in credit, for up to 12 months, for you to use against a future class.

    Payment cancellations need to be emailed to our team before your next bill is due. 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.

 

Schedule

  • Yes! Join in at any time. Your month of classes will start based on when you enroll.

    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.

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

    You are able to save your missed class as credit or attend two class times (for example 9am and 10am) on any Saturday. Just make sure to notify us via email!

  • 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.