Community Programme
We have a range of fun and engaging football sessions throughout Term Time! Check out the details below and come join the action.
Mini Kickers
Come along and explore fun story based sessions, our 2-3year old sessions require parent/carer participation where our coaches will take the children through a story based session that will develop spacial awareness, balance, coordination and core movements. All sessions are 45 minutes in duration. Pre-Booking Required for this activity.
Little Kickers
Introduce your little one to the world of football with our exciting programme for pre-schoolers. These sessions focus on basic football skills, imagination, and plenty of fun! Through each session, your child will build spacial awareness, balance, coordination, and core movements.
Soccer Centres
Our Soccer Centres are perfect for kids aged 5-8 or 9-12 who love playing football. Designed for beginners or those who enjoy recreational activity, these sessions consist of fun games as well as small sided matches to help teach and improve basic skills of football.
Day | Time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | 16.00-17.00 | £4.20 | |
Thursday | 16.00-17.00 | £4.20 | |
Friday | 16.00-17.00 | £4.20 |
9 - 12 year Programme
Day | Time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | 17.00-18.00 | £4.20 | |
Thursday | 17.00-18.00 | £4.20 | |
Friday | 17.00-18.00 | £4.20 |
Please email football@leisureandculturedundee.com to enquire about discounts and availability prior to completing online booking.
*Not included with Leisureactive Memberships.
Freekickz Diversionary Football
This programme empowers young people by encouraging responsible behaviour and promoting safer, stronger communities. Supported by Dundee City Council CLD workers, these FREE sessions provide a welcoming space for kids to get off the streets and onto the pitch, thanks to 2024 funding from Dundee Partnership.
Want to join? Email us at football@leisureandculturedundee.com.
Day | Time | Age | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday | 18.30-20.30 | 12-16yrs | FREE | |
Wednesday | 18.30-20.30 | 12-16yrs | FREE | |
Friday | 19.30-21.00 | 12-16yrs | FREE |
Please email football@leisureandculturedundee.com to enquire about discounts and availability prior to completing online booking.
Player Development Programme
These sessions, which include specialized goalkeeper training, are targeted at those who have current or previous experience of playing club football and are designed to complement current training schedules. Additional Benefits:
- UEFA Licensed Coaches
- Technical and Tactical Sessions
- Position-Specific Training
- Video Analysis, Coach Feedback, and Player Reflection
* Please note that participants must either be involved in club football or have previous playing experience.
Timetable
Tuesday | 2015 Boys* | 4.15 - 5.30pm |
Tuesday | 2011 - 2012 Boys | 4.15 - 5.30pm |
Wednesday | 2013 - 2014 Boys | 4.15 - 5.30pm |
Thursday | 2014 - 2015 Girls** | 4.15 - 5.30pm |
Friday | 2010 - 2013 Girls | 4.15 - 5.30pm |
Meet the Team
Our coaching team is passionate about fostering both skills and character in young players. Here are some of the friendly faces you’ll see on the pitch:
Dan Curnyn
Role: Football Development Officer
Qualifications: Children’s Coaching Licence, UEFA A Licence
Coaching Focus: "Developing players to be good people. Encouraging fun, hard work, and perseverance."
Top Moment: Watching Celtic win the treble under Brendan Rodgers, unbeaten!
Jordan Smith
Role: Football Coordinator
Qualifications: SFA Advanced Children’s License
Coaching Focus: "Ensuring players have a positive experience and develop transferable life skills."
Top Moment: Dundee United lifting the Scottish Cup in 2010.
And many more talented coaches ready to help your child shine!
Booking
Booking a session is easy! Simply create a Leisure and Culture Dundee Account online. Follow the steps, and if a class is full, we'll add your child to a waiting list and contact you as soon as a spot is available.
Rebooking is a breeze, too. We give current participants a priority window each term, so keep an eye out for our emails!
Waiting List
Our football classes are highly popular, and sometimes spaces fill up quickly. If a class is full, we operate a waiting list process:
Enquiry: Please email football@leisureandculturedundee.com to ask about available spaces. If no spaces are open, your child will be added to the waiting list.
Notification: Once a spot becomes available, our Football Coordinator will contact you to offer the place.
Confirmation: To secure the spot, please confirm via email/phone and proceed with payment through your child’s online account.
General Guidelines
- Respect: Children should be considerate of others and avoid running throughout the building.
- Injury: Children who are injured and cannot participate fully should not attend the class.
- Clothing: Participants should wear comfortable and appropriate clothing. Football strips are optional, and suitable indoor or outdoor footwear must be worn based on the class location.
- Toilet Breaks: Please ensure your child has used the toilet before the session begins to minimize disruptions.
- Hydration: Football is thirsty work! Players should bring a bottle of still water or diluting juice.
- Behaviour: Players are expected to follow the coaches’ instructions and show respect to both coaches and peers. Misbehaviour may result in removal from the class.
- Siblings: Younger or older siblings should remain seated during sessions and avoid running around the hall or pitch.
Parental Supervision:
Children aged 5 to 8 years must be dropped off and collected by an adult over 16 years old and cannot leave unaccompanied.
Children aged 9 to 12 years may walk home alone, but this must be pre-agreed with coaches, and a signed letter from a parent/guardian is required.
FAQs
Bookings are made directly via our online system. If the class is full, your child can be added to the waiting list. Contact football@leisureandculturedundee.com to inquire.
Sessions follow our ‘Community Football Curriculum,’ focusing on fun, skill development, and progression. Activities vary by age group and include technical ball warm-ups, small-sided themed activities, and games.
Comfortable, activity-appropriate clothing is required. Football strips are optional. Suitable indoor trainers are necessary, and outdoor sessions may require football boots. Participants dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to join the class.
Players must bring a drink (still water or diluting juice) and any necessary medication, such as inhalers. For outdoor sessions, weather-appropriate clothing is also required.
This varies by venue. Please contact football@leisureandculturedundee.com for specific venue rules
For changes, please email football@leisureandculturedundee.com.
Regular sessions pause during school holidays, but we offer fun holiday programmes across various venues in Dundee. Sessions will still run on school inservice days.
For further details, enquiries, or booking assistance, feel free to contact our football development team at football@leisureandculturedundee.com.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s big day with a Football Birthday Party for ages 5-16! Available weekends across DISC, Douglas Sports Centre, and more.
Parties include:
- 60-minute football session
- 30 minutes in a party room for games, food, and fun
- All equipment provided by our team
The cost is £170 with a coach, or £150 without a coach.
Submit a completed form to check availability. We’ll confirm your booking via email.
Terms & Conditions:
- Book in advance with a 50% deposit
- Family/Carers responsible for food
- Follow Leisure & Sport Food Safety guidelines
For more details, email football@leisureandculturedundee.com and get ready to join the fun!
