Dodgeball
Sessions
Fast, energetic dodgeball as part of our Tuesday Indoor Multi-Sport sessions in Stratford. Ages 8–11, all abilities welcome, no experience needed.
When
Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 PM, as part of our Indoor Multi-Sport session. Booking recommended as spaces are limited.
Where
Indoor at Docklands and Carpenters Centre, Stratford. Warm, indoors and fully equipped.
Who it's for
Open to all registered members aged 8–11. Completely free. Refreshments available at every session. No experience required.
What it builds
Core skills
Dodgeball develops throwing accuracy and catching ability alongside sharp agility and interception skills. Every point demands quick thinking and fast reactions. Young people learn to stay on their toes, read the game and support their teammates. It's fast, competitive and one of the best sessions for building communication and trust within a group.
First 15 minutes
Our warm-up circuit
Small groups rotate through five stations, about three minutes each, to get moving and build the throwing, catching and blocking skills they'll use in the games that follow.
Station 1
Sprints
Sprint between two points, reaching down to touch the floor at the far end before jogging back and going again.
Station 2
Block in the Middle
The player in the centre of the circle tries to block throws coming from the outside. Swap in a new player once someone's hit on the legs.
Station 3
Target Throw
Throw at a target, a tall cone works well, moving it back after every hit to raise the difficulty.
Station 4
Catch & Pass
Partners pass a ball back and forth, picking up the speed of the throw as catching improves.
Station 5
Rest Stop
A breather with a drink and a seat before rotating back to the first station.
After the warm-up
Match play
Once the warm-up circuit is done, we move straight into games of dodgeball. Depending on the size of the group, younger members play six 2-minute games, while older members play with a running clock of 7-minute halves and 2-minute games, giving everyone plenty of time on court.
Stay motivated
In-house competitions
We run regular in-house competitions with prizes to keep members motivated and celebrate their progress.
Know the game
Rules
Our coaches walk every new member through the court set-up and rules before their first game. For the full breakdown, download the rule guide below.
Tuesdays · Docklands / Carpenters Centre
Dodgeball (Indoor Multi-Sport)
Bookings open soon
Dodgeball starts the first Tuesday of September 2026. Check back then to book your spot.
Ready to dodge, duck and dive?
Dodgeball runs every Tuesday at Docklands & Carpenters Centre, Stratford, as part of our Indoor Multi-Sport session. Free for all registered members aged 8–11. If it is your first time, you do not need to sign up separately, booking your spot below takes your details too.