My son is almost 3 and loves playing with other kids! He loves kicking the soccer ball around and playing catch, so we want to try to get him in sports...but it seems like he is too young for any sport. Any suggestions?
2007-02-05 15:02:31 · 17 answers · asked by escheirman 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You may not think of it as a sport but my son started learning to swim at age 2. By age 4 he could swim up and down the length of our municiple pool and dive to the bottom 13 foot down and retrieve objects. He really impressed the young ladies by diving in the deep end at age 5 :^) It is good excercise, swimming is something good to be able to do and it really built his self confidence. He is 14 now and he can still swim very well.
2007-02-05 15:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by cold_fearrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most soccer teams will not let a child play until they are 5 ot 6.
At age 3, he still needs to develop more concentration and motor skills. Just let him play as he is and then let him play sports in a few years.
2007-02-05 15:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many town recreation centers have Tee ball for the little kids, and peewee soccer leagues. Look into those. They're often divided by age group, so he'd be playing with other 2 and 3 year olds.
2007-02-06 05:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some counties have little tike soccer that you can get your under 3 yr old involved it. It's mostly a bunch of kids running (or standing around) but they all seem to have a great time doing it. Don't expect much from them, they are just out there to have fun.
2007-02-05 15:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our town has swimming lessons for ages 6 months and up (a parent must be present, of course). Two-year-olds can do Tumble Bugs, and there are some more activities available after age 3.
2007-02-06 06:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by serenity_ii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local YMCA. Ours has something called "Itty Bitty" and many community centers have something similar. It's for 3-5 year olds and teaches different types of activitites for sports. It isn't a specific sport, but teaches things like passing balls, dribbling, etc. I've also noticed that there are many programs offered by Community Ed. for that age. Have fun!
2007-02-05 15:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him in soccer. Gradually introduce him to football—only as kicker. If he starts at an early age, he can be great like Tiger Woods is in golf. There is Punt, Pass and Kick competition when he is a little older. He can make a lot of money in the NFL and not get hurt
2007-02-05 15:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might be a little too young for physical sports, but if you and your son like music i would suggest you get him a guitar or a drum set that he can learn to play. These instruments could help keep him out of trouble in the future too.
2007-02-05 15:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get him in to soccer this summer. I take my son tumbling and he loves that. For his age group it is great as it helps with balance and coordination. Otherwise, I think that most other sports kick off at age 4.
2007-02-05 15:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try some individual sports at first...bowling, golf (miniature or the real thing), swimming, running, bicycling, etc. Then when he is older look at competitive team sports. Most kids that age don't understand competition or the concept of team.
2007-02-05 15:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by TQTX37A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋