Two year olds are on the move all day: running, climbing, kicking anything that rolls. A football class gives all that energy somewhere to go, and it's where many First Steps Soccer players take their very first steps with a ball.
Is 2 too young for football?
Not for the kind of football we do. At 2 it isn't about matches, rules or positions. It's about moving, kicking, chasing a ball and having fun with other children, with a parent right there the whole time. Our pre-school classes start from age 2.
What happens in a class
Pre-school classes last 40 minutes, and parents join in. A typical class includes:
- a couple of simple drills from the FSS syllabus, each one built around the ball
- fun games for the whole class, like collecting balls or getting past the coach
- the parachute at the end, which is always a favourite
- a sticker on their attendance chart before they head home
What 2 year olds get out of it
- Balance and coordination: running, stopping, turning and kicking without falling over.
- Touches on the ball: lots of them, with both feet.
- Listening: simple instructions like "stop", "go" and "find your ball".
- Being with other children: taking turns and playing alongside others.
- Time with you: 40 minutes of running around together each week.
Which class should my 2 year old join?
Some of our venues split pre-school into a 2 to 3 group and a 3 to 4 group, and others have one class for ages 2 to 4. Use the class finder to see the groups and times at each venue.
Tips for the first class
- Trainers and comfortable clothes are all they need.
- Bring a drink, and keep the snack for afterwards. Our nutrition tips have more ideas.
- If they want to watch for a while first, that's fine. Most 2 year olds join in a little more each week.
- Join in with a smile. At this age, children copy you. See our tips for parents for more.
Try a free class
We run classes in Bristol (Bishopston, Southville, Kingswood, North Bristol and Winterbourne), Swindon and Chippenham. Classes are £39 a month for one child, and your first class is free. Read more about football for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, or book a free trial.
