Winter Activity Options
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Anonymous
| I am looking for a sport for my 8 year old to take up during the Nov to March months. What suggestions do you have? He has vetoed basketball and swim (tried them in past years and didn't love). He is a year round soccer player, and is athletic and likes to move. He enjoys baseball and football but obviously those arent offered in the winter months. We are considering volleyball, but I'm trying to think of other options. What have your kids done during these months that they've enjoyed? We are in Falls Church VA if that makes a difference. Thanks! |
Anonymous
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Futsal is the obvious answer, and Arlington does indoor soccer
This Flag program is offered in the winter: NFL POLAR YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE If he can't think of anything else, Sign him up for conditioning classes at Capstone (Falls Church). |
Anonymous
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volleyball is not really popular with boys.
there's wrestling in winter as well. |
Anonymous
| Martial arts? |
Anonymous
| Vienna rec soccer has Frosty Fields winter soccer. Another +1 for futsal as well. |
Anonymous
| OP here. We have done and enjoyed indoor soccer previously, looking for something besides soccer, but I do appreciate those ideas! Wrestling is one I hadn't thought of. Interesting that boys don't play volleyball much... the leagues I'm seeing are coed which is fine. Keep the ideas coming! Thanks. |
Anonymous
Learn to skate w/ an eye toward hockey. |
Anonymous
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Another (pricey) option would be to do weekly hitting lessons at one of the private centers. Some of those may offer semi-private classes as well.
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Anonymous
| Give Squash a try. McLean Youth Squash offers a program for kids his age at the McLean Raquet Club. If he likes baseball, some skills are transferable. |
Anonymous
| Ninja, indoor lacrosse if it's in your area, rock climbing |
Anonymous
| If he has basic skating skills, speed skating! United Capital Blades is offering free first-time sessions. |
Anonymous
| Something that isn't a "ball sport" and that would enhance overall fitness and develop new skills... like others have suggested, skating, climbing, or ninja classes. Gymnastics, too. Gyms offer either coed or boys' classes. |
Anonymous
| fencning |
Anonymous
| agilty training , parcore |
Anonymous
| Another vote for wrestling. There’s a rec program in Falls Church. |