DCFooty Kids, the junior footy program in the Washington DC area, kicked off its 2008 season with a free clinic as part of the FitArlington Sports Festival on Saturday April 26 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA. The FitArlington Sports Festival showcased numerous clubs and sports who operate in Arlington including Kickball, American football, soccer and Ultimate Frisbie.

DCFooty Kids, with the help of the Baltimore Washington Eagles, ran a clinic that included some introduction to basic skills of kicking, handpassing and marking. The kids were then split into groups to play some "monkey-in-the-middle" and practice their ball movement and communication skills, followed by a game. Players and coaches from the Eagles, including Revo squad members, Jay Levesque and RJ Wheelock helped run the boys and girls aged 5 to 12 and their parents through their paces.

In the game, the Eagles had some great play, including a nice snap goal from CJ, excellent ball movement from Noah, great play by Luca on the wing and some great defense by Robbie. However, the Blues controlled the game. The Blues were led by Cullen with some excellent team work from Noah and great roving by Zach.

DCFooty Kids has a busy 2008 season. On Saturday afternoons in May and June there will be pick up games or "Free Kicks" held in conjunction with Eagles Metro and Coed Rec games at Kenmore Middle School. In July there will be Saturday Morning Footy with clinics and games at Bluemont Park.

Wheelock and Levesque instruct the Junior Eagles before the big game.

Photos courtesy of Amy Bishop.