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FootballDodgeballMulti-ActivityAges 8–18

Multi-Sport
Sessions

Football and indoor multi-activity weekly sessions every Thursday and Friday in Stratford. Open to all young people aged 8–18, all abilities welcome.

When

Thursdays 5:00–6:00 PM (indoor multi-activity) and Fridays 5:00–6:30 PM (football). No booking needed.

Where

Indoor multi-sport at Docklands and Carpenters Centre, Stratford. Outdoor football at Chobham Academy, Stratford.

Who it's for

Open to all registered members aged 8–18. Completely free. Refreshments available at every session. All abilities welcome. No experience required.

What's on

Sports & activities on offer

Football

Football

5-a-side and small-sided games on the pitch at Chobham School. Open to all abilities, from first-timers to regulars.

Dodgeball

Dodgeball

Fast, energetic and great fun. Indoor dodgeball builds reflexes, teamwork and gets everyone moving together.

Indoor Multi-Activity

Indoor Multi-Activity

A rotating mix of team games, relay races and movement-based activities. Every session brings something different.

Programme detail

What is included

Football

Foundation skills

Young people develop dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting, while building an understanding of space, teamwork and decision-making on the pitch.

Advanced skills

We develop young people further with controlling the ball with both feet, simple passing accuracy and basic movement into space.

Skills under pressure

The programme combines skills under match conditions, including dribbling past opponents, choosing when to pass or shoot, and applying simple defending techniques such as tracking a player and intercepting passes.

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Dodgeball

Core skills

Dodgeball develops throwing accuracy and catching ability alongside sharp agility and interception skills. Every point in the game demands quick thinking and fast reactions.

Teamwork and competition

Young people learn to stay on their toes, read the game and support their teammates. It is fast, competitive and one of the best sessions for building communication and trust within a group.

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Why it matters

More than just sport

01

Stay active

Regular physical activity improves mood, sleep, focus and energy. Our sessions make it easy and fun to build that habit.

02

Build teamwork

Working together, communicating under pressure and supporting teammates. Skills that go way beyond sport.

03

Make friends

Sport is one of the best ways to meet people. Our sessions bring together young people from across the area.

04

Build confidence

Whether it's scoring a goal, making a great pass or just turning up, every win matters and our team celebrates all of them.

Ready to get active?

Indoor sessions at Docklands & Carpenters Centre, Stratford. Outdoor football at Chobham Academy. Free for all registered members aged 8–18.