Cricket Australia's in2CRICKET will be run at mpowerdome for boys and girls aged 5-8!

mpower minis 1, 2, 3 and 4 is a unique four term program for 3 and 4 year olds to develop fundamental movement skills to prepare children for participation in all sports and physical activity.  Special make up equipment is used to introduce striking skills and is done through a variety of fun activities and games.

mpower minis students learn running, hopping, skipping, throwing, catching, kicking and striking skills. All of these activities are conducted with the aim of facilitating carer/child interaction. The lessons last 30 minutes initially and build up to 40 minutes during the program. There is a maximum of six children per class.

Our minis 1,2,3 and 4 classes are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

mpower pre-minis is a new initiative to introduce 2.5 to 3 year olds to fundamental movement skills. It precedes mpower minis 1 to 4. The program includes balance, locomotor and ball skills, and gently introduces children to group games with carer assistance.  Colourful and stimulating equipment is used during these sessions, which last for 30 minutes. Please enquire about class days and times from our reception staff.

mpowerdome coaching methodology

mpowerdome employs a coaching methodology including custom designed equipment and relevant court size to ensure that participants are able to learn and play with ease and enjoyment, while learning the technical and tactical requirements of the game. Check out the following link to view visual and therorical rationale of the methodology. Full court versus Short Court

mpower minis Gold and Diamond is a program for mpower minis aged 5 - 7. During these sessions, we continue to build on fundamental movement skills and minis will also develop the racquet and ball control skills required to play Mini Tennis. Lessons are 45 minutes.

• minis Gold and Diamond classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons as well as Saturday mornings.
• ALL new students are required to have a grading to find the correct class for their ability and age. Please contact us on 6298 5500 to arrange a convenient time for a grading which takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
• There is a maximum of six children per class

Parent mpower minis Testimonials

• "I have been extremely impressed with the large area of gross motor skills that the mpower minis program develops. The program involves the use of a variety of equipment and children develop skills in a fun manner (Natalie Keen)."
  

• "The coaches have a fantastic manner with young children, are positive and enthusiastic and encourage the active involvement of parents/children as a means of being involved with their child's development (Natalie Keen)."

• "The equipment is excellent, it is appropriate in size and design, and provides the children with variety which at a young age is necessary to keep them focused and on task (Kathy laudenbach)."

• "The development of the hand-eye coordination, balance, and overall running skills are greatly improved by the involvement in the minis program (Sandy Matthews)."

Academic validation of mpower minis

In March 2008, Professor Jeff Walkley, Associate Professor in the Discipline of Exercise Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, was contracted to study both the academic content of the mpower minis 1, 2, 3 and 4 program and the practical application thereof. Following are some of his findings:

• The mpower minis program focuses on culturally relevant fundamental movement skills that are important for Australian children to learn; these are the skills that form the basis of many advanced sport specific skills.
• The mpower minis program is aligned with the learning objectives for the early years of school in the physical education area of Department of Education curriculums.
• It was apparent that the fundamental movement skill development of children participating in the minis program…was significantly higher than that commonly displayed by similar aged children.
  
  School holiday information for the MINIS COME ‘N TRY

For more information on mpower minis contact our friendly staff on 62985500 or e-mail Jan who is at mpowerdome on Tuesdays and Thursdays at jan@mpowerdome.com.au. As Jan is only in 2 days a week if you wish a for an immediate response please call us here at the dome.