Active discussions

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Parenting

For free parenting resources please check out the Early Years Alliance's Family Corner.

Original poster

Best sports for a 7 year old to learn? He hates football and rugby.

30 replies

Nicksschiffon · 07/09/2025 18:25

I just want to give him some sporting skills for the future if he needs them, and keep his fitness up.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
Superscientist · 07/09/2025 20:49

What makes him tick?

I am completely uninterested in what others can do. Any team sport or competitive sport just isn't my bag

I like running and swimming but only competing against myself. I did used to enjoy trampolining but was never interested in competitions and stopped when that started to be a bit of a focus

BunnyRuddington · 07/09/2025 22:35

Nicksschiffon · 07/09/2025 18:32

I think it's the team element (which is a massive shame), he likes cricket, he's starting hockey and tolerates tennis.

He's good at skiing and surfing but can't do those every weekend can we!

Show quote history

Is there a dry ski slope near to you? He might be able to ski every weekend there Smile

Myjobisridiculous · 07/09/2025 22:38

Squash!! Mine absolutely loved it because it was a little unusual!

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about these subjects:

7 year olds Families General parenting General sports
spiderlight · 07/09/2025 22:39

Mine did fencing for years. It's quite a small sport and very supportive, and he met some brilliant people.

TartanMammy · 07/09/2025 23:01

Basketball? I know you say he's not into the team element but my ds hated football and has really found his joy in basketball.

My other son did karate for a while, until brown belt and he also did a stint at kids cross fit, both of which are not team focussed.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page