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General Questions

Children can join from 18 months old.

  • Baby Kicks: 45 minutes
  • Mini, Junior & Pro Kicks: 1 hour
  • All other sessions: 1 hour

Absolutely – all our sessions are open to both boys and girls.

Speak to one of our coaches. We’ll advise based on your child’s age, football experience, social confidence, and development stage.

Yes – our coaches generally work with the same groups each week, helping build familiarity and trust. Occasionally, changes are made during holidays, but this is rare.

Yes – the first session is free for all new players so you can see if it’s the right fit.

Payments are made by direct debit on the 1st of each month.

Yes – to keep your place and cover venue and coaching costs, payment is required whether or not your child attends. Many of our classes have waiting lists.

  • Baby & Mini Kicks: Parents are encouraged to stay and often join in.
  • All other sessions: Parents are welcome to watch, but it’s not compulsory. We just
    ask that we have up-to-date contact details and clear collection arrangements.

Comfortable sports clothing. Football boots can be worn outdoors when appropriate, but shin pads are recommended for all except Baby & Mini Kicks.

Yes – your regular schedule will usually stay the same.

  • Wednesday: Lionel Road Community Hall, Eltham
  • Thursday: St Thomas More School, Eltham
  • Saturday: Eltham Park South, Eltham
  • Sunday: Eltham Park South, Eltham

Holiday Camps

Children aged 4–12 years.

  • Indoor & Outdoor Shoes
  • Football Boots (bring the above also)
  • Change of clothes
  • Sun cream & Sun hat
  • Water proof jacket
  • Shin pads
  • Packed Lunch & Snacks
  • Refillable Water Bottle
  • Energy & Enthusiasm

No – camps are designed for you to drop your child off. You’re welcome to watch at pick-up
time.

Yes – our coaches are experienced at helping children settle in and make friends quickly.

Definitely. We welcome all abilities. Camps focus on skill development, but we do ask for enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Yes – all coaches are FA qualified, highly trained, and DBS checked.

Of course – please provide any necessary medication (e.g. named inhaler) and inform our team on arrival.

You’ll complete a registration form online. Please keep your details up to date.

Payments & Cancellations

Fees are collected by direct debit on the 1st of each month.

Yes – payment secures your child’s place and covers venue and coaching costs, regardless of attendance. Many of our sessions operate at full capacity with waiting lists.

No – the cost is averaged across the year, including December when our Christmas closure is already factored in.

No – all payments are processed via direct debit.

No – the amount is averaged across the year, including December when we close for Christmas.

Yes – this protects your place and covers costs.

Planned cancellation: We’ll adjust your next payment before the direct debit is processed.

Last-minute cancellation: We’ll deduct the cost from the following month’s payment.

Parent's Common Questions

Children are welcome to join from 18 months.

  • Baby Kicks: 45 minutes
  • Mini, Junior & Pro Kicks: 60 minutes
  • All other sessions: 60 minutes

Yes – every class is open to both boys and girls.

Our coaching team will recommend the most suitable group, taking into account age, football experience, confidence, and social interaction.

In most cases, yes. Our coaches remain with the same groups to help build familiarity and trust. Changes are only made occasionally, such as during holiday cover.

Yes – we offer a complimentary first session for all new players so you can experience our coaching before committing.

During Sessions

  • Baby & Mini Kicks: Parents are encouraged to stay and often join in the activities.
  • All other sessions: You’re welcome to watch but it’s not required. We just ask that
    we have up-to-date contact details and clear collection arrangements.

Comfortable sports clothing is ideal. Football boots can be worn outdoors when suitable,
and shin pads are recommended for all players except in Baby & Mini Kicks.

Yes – your regular timetable will usually remain unchanged.

  • Wednesday: Lionel Road Community Hall, Eltham
  • Thursday: St Thomas More School, Eltham
  • Saturday & Sunday: Eltham Park South