About
The Calves Kick-Off Program is aimed for children from under 3 to under 5. The program promotes football-based exercise and activity for younger children of all abilities, it doesn’t matter if you have never played before. The ages are used as a guide only and players can be moved between the phases depending on skill level and each child’s development level.
What are the benefits?
- Make new friends and develop social skills.
- Develop values of teamwork, co-operation, fair play, and respect for others.
- Develop a child’s ability to make quick decisions and improve reaction time.
- Keep healthy by getting active.
- A nationally consistent program delivered by trained coaches.
- Constant supervision for your children in a fun, safe, welcoming environment
U3 – U4 Program “Discovery Phase”
- Learn the basics of the game through different drills, practices, and games.
- Build skills through games and simple drills delivered in an engaging and inclusive environment.
U4 – U5 Program “Game Training Phase”
- Learn the basics of the game through different drills, practices, and games.
- Build skills through games and simple drills delivered in an engaging and inclusive environment.
- Learn by playing football.
- Exposed to basic rules of the game.
What is included in my membership fee?
- Calves shirt
- Football (size 3)
Your Calves KO Kit can be collected on the day of your first session during sign-in at the Clubhouse. Please note limited shirt sizes are available.
What do I need to bring?
- Calves shirt
- Football (size 3)
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Enclosed shoes (boots are recommended for under 5)
When are the training sessions?
The program is run over two terms, throughout the season.
- All sessions are held at Sutton Park.
- 14-week program
- 1 x 30min session per week
Term 1: Saturday 10th May to Saturday 21st June
Term 2: Saturday 19th July to Saturday 29th August
Where: Sutton Park, Brassall
Day: Saturday
Time: 8:00am – 8:45am (sessions may be shorter pending kids participation levels)
