Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Little Dribblers Football Club

Jason was thrilled to find an indoor soccer team at his work.  The team plays in a league at lunchtime on Wednesdays in a gym right next to the Queens Wharf Heliport on the Wellington Harbour about 1/2 mile from our home.  He is LOVING it!  I want to be a supportive "soccer wife" but honestly I haven't really gotten into spectating the sport.  That being said, Jessica and I went to a game this week with our kids to cheer on our husbands.  Although they lost (insisting it was the worst game they've ever played) they both scored a goal - it was actually a lot of fun to watch. 
Here is a video that gives you a feel for the game (unfortunately I didn't catch a goal):


Here we are cheering on daddy/husband:


This leads me to the question du jour.  Do we sign up Charlie for the 3&Under Little Dribblers Football Club in Wellington???  If you can believe it there is actually an Under 2 team.  I think that would be hilariously painful to watch....  :)   When I was pregnant with Charlie, we decided that we wanted to expose him to soccer (Jason's influence) and swimming (my influence) as a young kid. Is 3 years old too young for a soccer team?  Would it be good for his social and gross motor skills or will we go crazy watching him pick grass and "make salads" with the dandelions (most recent passion)?  It is only 10 Saturdays, and although we will miss a few weekends, we are largely home....  Thoughts?   




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5 comments:

  1. EmilyFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Do it...think of all the photo opportunities! Will he get a Little Dribblers jersey?

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  2. JoanneFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I agree with Emily. At least you will get a feel for Charlie's interest and it should help with his large motor skills development. I think you will love learning the game better, Katie. I remember Jason kicking a soccer ball when he was 5 or 6 and then when he got to Brent he began to play intramurals. I think I told you about the first goal Jason scored in the gym and I was on the second row of the bleachers. He jumped into my arms for a big hug. I loved it!! Jason will also enjoy that Father son time with Charlie. I think it is good for Charlie to watch Jason play and to see other families cheering dads on. Wow, I wish I could be there with you all? :)Even if Charlies wanders off to pick the flowers, that is ok. I saw Michael Abraham do that when he was 5, but he is still enjoying the game and learning and improving.

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  3. AshleyFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Oh my gosh sign him up!!!!! I am all giddy just thinking of how cute he will be out there!

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  4. Ashley MaginFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Sign him up! It'll be good for all of you.

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  5. katiamarieFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Update - we signed up but the first game was rained out. Thanks for the encouragement!

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