Anyone interested in 3-5 yr old football classes?

[bee74]

Hello everyone

last week I went to the East Dulwich Fusion (where pool is) for a football class for young children (3-5 year olds). There were five mums and kids (only kids playing!) and the children really had great fun.

The coach, Dave, is clearly passionate about football and also excellent with the little ones. I found the class to be not just about scoring goals, but also good for learning about colours, waiting, taking turns, making friends, building confidence and then of course practising physical skills.

So we were really sad to learn that that was the last class because Dave was losing money in renting the space with so few people turning up. He has now decided to set up a new one on Wednesday 4.30-5.30 pm still at Fusion, hoping more children who are at nursery in the morning can attend. So I am trying to help him out by spreading the word as I've never seen the class advertised anywhere and I would love for my little boy to keep attending.

Please join us next Wednesday. It will be great fun.

PS Dave's number is 0793 1304 183

PS2 I am not a friend or relative of the coash nor do I have any financial interest in the class. I just know that my son loved it!

[snowboarder]

It sounds great..my not quite 3 yr old (ok 2.5 yr old!) adores football and I was sad we couldn't make the tuesday class...but this new one is a bit late for us to be out with the baby too...shame...

Is it advertised much do you know? I looked on the ed fusion website and could find no mention of it....

[bee74]

no, no mention of it. Not advertised at all. I also think the 4.30 is a bit late, but there doesn't seem to be a perfect time that fits in with everyone. My son is not 3 yet either so that shouldn't be a problem. Maybe we could ask for a slightly earlier time of 4 pm?

[snowboarder]

4pm would be great. I also think an hour is too long really for little ones...4-4.45pm and then home for tea - awesome!!

[curlykaren]

its a great class, we went the first couple of weeks but illness, car break down and travel have stopped us going again. Will make the effort for next week.

[Polly D]

We would def be up for this! Agree 4-5 is perfect. Annoyingly don't think we'd be back in ED in time this week (visiting granny) but will try, and would be about the week after, and after that. Or in new year!

Thanks for the info B.

[bee74]

not sure the 4-5 slot is a possiblity, i guess we can ask the coach next week. it would be difficult for me with naps (although he seems to be not so interested anymore!)

also if you feel class is too long, you could leave earlier. but i found that he manages to keep them well entertained even for that long, which is great.

[curlykaren]

just realised this used to be on tuesdays, do you def mean on a wed bee?

[bee74]

hi karen,

yes, it was on tue morning and now it is on wed afternoon

maybe see you there next wed with your little boy.

x

[nunheadmum]

It's a real shame about the Tuesday morning one - would have been perfect for us, had we known about it. Weds pm doesn't work.

[jrthomas_uk]

Yes Tuesday morning would have been absolutely perfect for us too, a class starting at 4.30 is just too late. I have never seen this football class advertised, perhaps if the organiser addresses this he might drum up more kids.

If the class reverts back to Tuesday am I would definitely attend with my son, as it stands we don't have a class/activity on a Tuesday.

[bee74]

ok, thank you for the info about tue. i wonder if it is worth that you calling the coach directly and asking him wether he would do another class on tue. i guess that was the problem, the class simply wasn't advertised at all! i would go to either.

[Peppa]

Tuesday morning would have been good for me too, anything after 4pm is too late for us.

[bee74]

Again, I would be happy with either, best to contact Dave. Here is his number 0793 1304 183. From Jan I could only do Wed pm. But maybe he wouldn't mind doing both.

[curlykaren]

Hmmm, I posted the info about tues morn class on here after our first visit but I only had one person contact me?

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,747675,748148#msg-748148

edited to add: can't make wed bee, AJ has his first visit to dentist (oh joy??) hope new bump is going ok?? x