Classes
Our 30 minute classes are designed to give your child the very best. This means our aim is for your little one to enjoy their weekly lesson and look forward to coming - along with giving the benefits of physical activity and ball skills.
The classes are 30 minutes as children do not have long concentration spans and after this time would not get anything from the lesson.
Please do not worry if your child does not join in for the first couple of weeks -
We do not actually play a 'proper game' of football as the rules and skills are too much for young children. However we do have a working relationship with JSL Little League who are happy to take your child once they are 4 years old and have the relevant skills and ability. This enables your little one to progress as they become able to do so.
The lessons are only £4.50 each payable in advance for a 12 week term - making the total cost £54.00.
Your little ones can come along in their favourite footie kits or just normal clothes - the classes are about what the children learn and having fun - not about what they are wearing!
Classes are split into age groups to enable the children to enjoy, progress and get the best out of their Doodle Dribbler experience. The ages are a guide as all children are different so if you would like your child in a different age group than they should be - please inform us.
Our classes provide a safe learning environment where your child will be encouraged to gain skills and have a lot of fun! Each class has a maximum of 12 children.
You can download our Registration Form and read our Terms & Conditions but please call or email to reserve your place first!
Tiny Kickers
Tiny Kickers are aged 18 months to 2 and a half years. This is probably their first experience in a 'class' and their concentration may be very poor! We try and make the classes as fun as possible and add games to keep the children entertained. At this age, children do not tend to have very good co-ordination or balance so it is our aim to improve this as well as work on independence. Our aims for this age are Mobility, Stability and Interaction. The children take part along with a parent or carer so this allows bonding time and enjoying an activity together. We also work on attention-building and listening skills. We use directional play to encourage your little one to learn to dribble a ball, balance, kick and even score a goal!
Mighty Minis
Mighty Minis are aged 2 and a half to 5 years. They may be at Preschool or Nursery and be learning discipline for people other than their parents - our classes reinforce this whilst giving lots of fun at the same time. Your budding stars will be participating in structured games and imaginative free play. We will work on social skills encouraging partner and teamplay.We will begin to work on their fine motor skills and try to improve their core stability, balance, co-ordination and fancy footwork! Interaction, Independence, Social and Motor skills are our focus for this age range. As they get better - we are starting to prepare this age group to progress to a 'proper' game of football. Although we don't go into rules etc, we do try to teach all the skills needed to be able to play the game. Some children will only need a term of these classes and can then progress to JSL Little League where coaching is taken to the next level. Sometimes older children can be more reserved and nervous - in these cases we encourage parent participation if needed.