Development through fun football

Kickers was launched in July 2023 by the Club as it was felt there was a local need for a football provision for children under the age of six. The Football Association of Wales only organises football for those in the under 6s age group so by introducing Kickers it gives children a head start of training and fun games before moving into mini football.

Our sessions are informal and designed for children to have fun as our primary aim. However, with our coaches we help develop basic skills, team work and social inclusion. Each session is grouped into ages so the children in your time slot will all be of a similar age, and likely you will see some of their school friends too! As each age group gets older we introduce more skills and the attributes they will need when they start playing against other teams in mini football. The earlier age groups include parent participation to help their little ones but as they get older you will be able to sit back and just enjoy watching them play and giving plenty of encouragement from the sides.

What do you do?

All of our sessions are held indoors so no worries of it being called off because of bad weather! We have exclusive use of Dare Community Sports Hall for our sessions each weekend, there is plenty of parking although on busy sessions if parking on the road please be mindful and think of the local residents. Dare Community Sports Hall Y Dolydd Aberdare CF44 8EX This is based on the site of the old Boys Comprehensive School in Cwmdare.

Where is it?

It is very easy to register your interest in signing your child up to our sessions. Just send an email to IAN on kickers@aberdaretownfc.co.uk and include your child’s date of birth. We will get back to you as soon as possible and confirm which session you will be in. Please do not just turn up to sessions as it may be the wrong age group.

How do I register?

In total we normally run four sessions per weekend. SATURDAY Session 1 - Under 3s Doors open at 0930 and is for children born between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 Session 2 Currently no session SUNDAY Session 1 - Under 5s Doors open at 0930 and is for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 Session 2 - Under 4s Doors open at 1030 and is for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023

Session timings

Here are some of the testimonials we have had from families. My little boy absolutely loves Kickers! We have been going for two years and learn something new every session. The team are amazing and give their all to the children every week. Such a fun way to get my son to socialise with children of his own age, doing something he loves with great coaches. Thank you.” Shauna “I would like to say a massive thank you to Kickers for bringing on my sons ability on the ball and for the interaction with other toddlers and the coaches. It has helped his confidence no end,” Haley “Watching him develop and having such fun during the sessions is so good to see. I have seen a massive difference in him and all done by people doing this in their own free time. Thank you” Liam

Don’t just take our word for it!

For every child that attends four sessions of Kickers they will receive their very own Player Pass! The pass will give the child and one adult FREE entry into all of our senior teams home games held at the Easy Panels Stadium for the current season. We have a large stand, club house and toilets all on hand to make your day as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Additional benefit!

DISCLAIMER Please note that we have no affiliation to the franchise business ‘Little Kickers’. We are independently run as part of Aberdare Town Football Club

Each session will be led by a fully FAW qualified coach. We ensure that every session has a qualified coach who also has a first aid certificate. Coaches are helped by younger members of the Club who are just starting to coach and we are always looking for other people to get involved who want to start on their coaching pathway, or even to help in the administration and development of the project. If you are interested please get in touch with IAN on kickers@aberdaretownfc.co.uk

Who runs it?

It helps us keep the costs low for families and you will receive plenty of publicity. for enquiries email commercial@aberdaretownfc.co.uk

We are looking for a business to become our title sponsor.