Primary Age Classes & Groups

Football & Rugby

Classes, activities and groups for primary age children in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire – football and rugby

These listings are in alphabetical order, A-Z. We endeavour to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please contact all providers/venues before attending anything, they will have the very latest information. Some are pre-book in advance only. If one of your favourites is missing, drop us a line here to add it. Thank you.

active+ sports logo, hull

Children’s football coaching sessions at Active+ every week, to suit all ages and abilities –

  • Beginner’s football class – Saturdays 9-10am for ages 5-8 years.
  • Intermediate football sessions – Saturdays 10am-12noon for ages 8-12 years.

Your child will improve in all aspects of their game. What’s more, there’s a comfortable and warm café bar to wait in whilst they’re there!

First session FREE! Please book via their website here, call 01482 447766 or email info@active-plus.

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Rugbytots

Rugby TotsStart your child’s sporting journey with our high energy, fun packed classes that use the fundamentals of Rugby to develop core ability and build confidence. These structured play sessions take boys and girls on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.

  • Saturdays at Hymers College Hull, St Marys College Hull and at Driffield Leisure Centre
  • Sundays at Pocklington Independent School, Old Station Building and at Tranby School, Anlaby
  • Fridays at The Shire Hall, Howden.

All classes are – 9.00 (2-3.5 years), 9.40 (3.5-5 years) and 10.35 (5-7 years).

  • Welton Memorial Hall. Friday Mornings – classes are 10.00 (2-3.5yrs), 10.40 (3.5 -5yrs)

For more information call Rob at Rugby Tots York, East & Humber on 0345 313 6716 or email [email protected]. Or you can book on their website here or follow them on facebook here.

sarah spence football academy, for walking to age 6 at active+ in Hull, logoSarah Spence Football Academy provides football-related physical development activities for young children aged from walking to 6 years. Children attend regular sessions with other children of a similar age, where they master both motor and social skills under the watchful eye of highly qualified coaches. Active participation of parents in the sessions is also a key feature.

Sessions run from Active+ (Little Monkeys), National Avenue, Hull, on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays at various times. Classes with availability:

  • Tuesdays: 9.45am for ages 3+, 10.30am for under 3’s
  • Wednesdays: 9.30am for ages 3+, 10.15am for under 3’s.
  • Thursdays: 9.30am for ages 3+, 10.15am for under 3’s.
  • NEW session starting October – Mondays 4.45pm for 4-7 years

FIRST CLASS FREE! And first class includes a entry for just £3 into Little Monkeys to play after!!

For more info and to book email Sarah on [email protected]. or follow them on facebook here.

Ballers Football Academy

At our Ballers weekly sessions, we deliver drills to improve agility, balance, coordination, and control, enabling your child to become an elite baller. Session are for Mini Ballers (4-5 years), Junior Ballers (6-8 years) and Elite Ballers (9+ years) and run at Cottingham Sports Centre, Tranby School, and Beverley Longcroft School.

For bookings and info contact [email protected], 01482 218 753

Beverley – AFC Tickton Football Classes

  • Mixed Sessions, 4-7 years – Saturdays, 10am at Longcroft Sports Hall, Beverley HU17 7EJ
  • Wild Cats Girls Only – Tuesdays, 5pm Foundation & Years 1 & 2, 6pm Year 3+ at Beverley Leisure Centre, HU17 0LT

Child Dynamix Youth & Sport Sessions

Free sessions for older children & teenagers, 9-19 years.

Youth Club is at The Hut Youth Centre, Preston Road, HU9 5UY, various times and days by age.

Youth Club, Hull KR Multi Sports, Tigers Trust Football, and Multi Sports is at Shelley Avenue Sports Centre, HU9 4RN

For more information call the Child Dynamix Youth Team on 01482 781121 / 07746286112

East Riding Futsal Training Sessions

Futsal is a fast paced, quick thinking, skilful, small sided football game. Players receive the ball more, get more touches, and greatly improve their touch & control. Players such as Neymar, Ronaldo, Coutinho all started off by playing Futsal. Futsal also helps you gain confidence, new skills and experiences that can be transferred across to grass football.

The league currently accommodates teams from U7s to U14s for both Boys and Girls.

For more information email [email protected] or call 07435 295864

Elloughton – Mini Junior Rugby at Hull Ionians

Sundays. Train and play non-contact tag rugby at the Hull Ionians club. Suitable for ages 5 – 7 (to play in the under 6s, 7s and 8s teams). Season runs September to April. For more information contact Adrian Dawson on 07738 018422 or [email protected]

Brantingham Park, Brantingham Road, Elloughton, HU15 1HX

First Touch – Girls Football

New football programme to help girls grow their love of the game. Players can learn new techniques and skills, or freshen up existing ones, in a non-competitive training environment with our highly experienced coaches. Group sessions for 5-9 year olds on Thursdays at 5.30-6.30pm.  No experience necessary. Fun and safe environment.

Springhead Avenue, Willerby Road. FREE taster session and run in 6 week blocks. Term time only.

For more info contact them on 07434 688359 or email [email protected]

Girls Rugby at Hull KR Craven Park

For the winter months, training has relocated to Kingswood Academy, Wawne Road, Hull HU7 4WR. Training for under 12s up to under 16s, various days.  First session is free, but subs need to be paid for participation once a player commits to joining.

Please contact Ben Parker for more info on [email protected]

Hessle – Hessle Sporting, Football Training

Hessle Sporting Club Development Centre provide Saturday football training on Saturdays:

  • Nursery & Foundation (3-4 years): 9-10am
  • Year 1 (5-6 years): 10-11am

We attempt to progress boys & girls into 5 a side teams (its wholly dependant on people volunteering), and we are trying to get girls into girls teams too. £2.50/session. For more information please ring Sue on 07943 479853.

The ‘Recca’ (King George V playing fields, Hessle Sporting hub), in the winter they move to Hessle High and indoors.

Hull Football Skills Academy

A local, independent football school. Football coaching for 2 to 13 year olds, in a positive, fun and safe environment, led by FA qualified coaches on Saturdays:

  • 9.30 – 10.30, age 4-7 (basic)
  • 9.45 – 10.30, age 2-4 (little feet)
  • 10.30 – 11.30, age 8-12 (intermediate)
  • 11.30 – 12.30, age 8-13 (advanced)

For more info call Owen on 07773 137966 or email  [email protected].

Cottingham High School, HU16 5TA

Kixx Football Academy

Kixx is a football based academy specifically designed for children aged between 2-8. We aim to provide a fun and friendly environment in which children can not only develop their football skills but also their confidence, social skills and physical ability. Come join the team.

At venues across Hull, Beverley and West Hull Villages. For info and booking email [email protected].

Little Dribblers Football

Sessions are Saturday mornings at Thorngumbald Playing Field, find them on Facebook for up to date info:

  • 8.45am-9.30am. 1-5 year olds
  • 9.45am-10.45am.  All Primary school ages

For more information call Dave Aitcheson Smith – 07762 774536

Soccer Kings Football Coaching Academy at

Soccer Kings coaching academy has been designed to ensure everyone involved has fun. Our program helps young people to develop their social skills, football skills and decision make processes. It builds confidence and we believe this is fundamental to a child’s development.

  • Saturday Coaching Academies: Little Legends – Tots (2 – 5 yrs), Kings Academy (5 – 8 yrs), Kings Academy (8-12 yrs)
  • NEW Tuesday Coaching Session: Every Tuesday afternoon 5pm to 6pm. For ages: 5-8 years old

Call now to book and for info – 01482 822848 or email [email protected].

Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0YN.

Soccer Sensations Football Sessions

Football Coaching Sessions:

  • Monday – Tiny Tots (2-3 years), 3.45-4.30pm & Soccer Tots (4-5 years), 4.30-5.30pm
  • Thursday – General Coaching (5-12 years), 5-6pm
  • Saturday – Academy Training (4-6 years), 10-11am

For older children – Weekly junior leagues for both boys & girls aged 5-12 years. For more information call 01482 706333

Soccer Sensations, Craven Park, Hull, HU9 5DF

Tigers Trust Football Centre

The Tigers Trust deliver Football Centres for children aged 2-13 years on Saturday mornings at Tiger’s Trust Area and Beverley Longcroft School. And Mondays at Beverley Leisure Centre for children aged 6-9 years.

Sessions work on a 5 week block booking, but participants can join within the block if places are available. For more info and email [email protected] for enquiries.

Tigers Trust Arena, West Park, Hull, HU3 6GA

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