Depends on your area, under 8s is pretty common, not sure about under 6s though. Odds are they would take 5/6 year olds for training and such but whether they play league games is a different matter, at that age it doesn't really matter though.
We at kingfisher jfc start from the age of 6 we have training from 9.30 on a Saturday morning at Hall Place and from that teams are made if you would like your child to play for kingfisher please come along. Whisper if you want anymore information
Think my little man, at almost 2, will have to wait a while yet then! Shame as he's really into kicking and chasing the ball - wanted to catch that interest early...
Kingfisher is a good club, well run and well organised, as are most of the clubs in the Bexley league.
Managed there myself as well as Bexley football club. Me and the family had years of fun and met some good friends at junior football, although it can take over your life if you start to get qualified, run teams and want to do well!.
I got Charlton involved at the local primary school, who were great, the kids loved it, and the parents all joined in as well.
Football is a great community game, and get's the kids, fit and active, and they learn how to be part of a 'team', and find some mates. Yes it needs to be a balanced approach, with qualified coaches and supportive parents, my lads are out now playing at goals, keeps them out of the pubs ( most of the time!) and they made some decent friends, even the opponents! We used to play down the hall with a soft small ball, when they could just walk..... they just loved it. Great to hear that your lad enjoys it Medders, that is the important thing....... a love of the game . We literally started a school team from kicking a ball around on the local green on a Saturday morning when they were 5, got parents involved and went from there......
Orpington FC run a soccer school on Saturday mornings for ages 3 - 7 . A lot of clubs do similar . I think 5 is a good age to start, but the younger ones enjoy it as well .
Medders, my nephew goes to Kickers and he's only 4. I think it's a franchise job, so different places may be better than others, but it's worth having a look to see if there's one near you.
Our little cousin did the littlekickers in Middlesex. We went to a training session and it was great fun. He was 3 or 4 at the time, but I'm sure they take them at your sons age. You should see if there's one local to you.
Yeah Medders I take my boy to little kickers on a saturday morning at Sidcup , he's 18 months , there maybe a waiting list though but theres a few classes dotted about
Ah nice one chaps! Looks like the ones down this way, nearest being Lordswood, only start at 2 years but we can wait a few months for that. I take it you'd all recommend Kickers?
I coach the Tiny Tots out here in Brisbane on a Saturday morning and the youngest ones are four years old, some of them are too immature to really start anything structured at that age, although others are pretty much OK.
From what I have seen, the kids aren't really ready for any structured training until they start school and learn some self-control and improve their concentration levels.
Amazing though, even at 4 and 5 years old you can easily pick out the really talented players.
I coach the Tiny Tots out here in Brisbane on a Saturday morning and the youngest ones are four years old, some of them are too immature to really start anything structured at that age, although others are pretty much OK.
From what I have seen, the kids aren't really ready for any structured training until they start school and learn some self-control and improve their concentration levels.
Amazing though, even at 4 and 5 years old you can easily pick out the really talented players.
Well said Ormiston..... Blimey teaching young kids to play football on the gold coast...... not the hardest job in the world!...... you lucky bugger, good luck to you!
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Managed there myself as well as Bexley football club. Me and the family had years of fun and met some good friends at junior football, although it can take over your life if you start to get qualified, run teams and want to do well!.
I got Charlton involved at the local primary school, who were great, the kids loved it, and the parents all joined in as well.
Football is a great community game, and get's the kids, fit and active, and they learn how to be part of a 'team', and find some mates. Yes it needs to be a balanced approach, with qualified coaches and supportive parents, my lads are out now playing at goals, keeps them out of the pubs ( most of the time!) and they made some decent friends, even the opponents! We used to play down the hall with a soft small ball, when they could just walk..... they just loved it. Great to hear that your lad enjoys it Medders, that is the important thing....... a love of the game . We literally started a school team from kicking a ball around on the local green on a Saturday morning when they were 5, got parents involved and went from there......
Ages 3-12
All the kids love it and its very well run its £2.50 a session.
From what I have seen, the kids aren't really ready for any structured training until they start school and learn some self-control and improve their concentration levels.
Amazing though, even at 4 and 5 years old you can easily pick out the really talented players.
From what I have seen, the kids aren't really ready for any structured training until they start school and learn some self-control and improve their concentration levels.
Amazing though, even at 4 and 5 years old you can easily pick out the really talented players.
Well said Ormiston..... Blimey teaching young kids to play football on the gold coast...... not the hardest job in the world!...... you lucky bugger, good luck to you!