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  • I am looking to put my son in some kind of sport. My son is four years old. I was thinking about track, soccer, or football.

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Ashley Perkins
Ashley Perkins
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I am looking to put my son in some kind of sport. My son is four years old. I was thinking about track, soccer, or football.

I am new to this so I really am unsure about how this works as far as what sport is happening in what season. I am also unfamiliar with prices and schedules.

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  • Kelcy Reed
    Kelcy Reed
    Answered February 26, 2010
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    i would go for soccer. track would be too much running for his age and football? hes probably too young, soccer is perfect, maybe even
    t ball

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    1. Thank you. He actually told me that he wants to play soccer. I live on Richmond in houston...are there any soccer or t ball leauges in that particular area? When is soccer season and when is t ball season? also my daughter is two and she will be three in August is there anything out there that her age would qualify her to do?
      Ashley Perkins · February 26, 2010
    2. Didn't realize you're in Richmond, TX! I'm in Stafford, TX. You've got a lot of choses in your area from the YMCA to church leagues to community leagues. Generally, here's how sport seasons go in Houston: Fall -- football, soccer; Winter -- basketball; Spring -- baseball, soccer, track and field; Summer -- swimming, all-star baseball, track and field. Now, you'll find exceptions, especially with YMCA. Spring sports have or will be starting soon, so you need to check immediately. Some will still take kids if they're trying to fill teams. When your daughter turns 3, she can play soccer, basketball, and tee ball at the YMCA; at 4, she can play soccer and softball in community leagues. See my post below for details on organizations. BTW, when your son turns 5, he can play flag football in the Fort Bend Youth Football League (www.FBYFL.net), and there's 6 teams in your area, including Richmond, Rosenberg, Pecan Grove, and New Territory. They also have cheer for girls at age 4.
      Lonnie Howard · March 03, 2010
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  • Ken Bergren
    Ken Bergren
    Answered February 26, 2010
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    I think registration for T-Ball is probably over. Fall soccer sign ups are around April-June. Spring soccer might have openings. Indoor soccer is a good choice right now if you have a facility near by.

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  • Jack Houston
    Jack Houston
    Answered February 26, 2010
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    I agree with Kelcy. Soccer is appropriate for a four year old.

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  • Coach Moore
    Coach Moore
    Answered March 01, 2010
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    Ashley, go to this site and you find all the info you need or a contact # for soccer in Richmond.
    http://www.ffps.org/Welcome.aspx

    Prices for younger players usually run from 60 to 115 per season. Hope this helps

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  • Lonnie Howard
    Lonnie Howard
    Answered March 01, 2010
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    I'd put him in whatever sport comes up next. At his age, it's most important to just expose him to as many different sports (as well as other activities) as possible to see which ones (if any) he likes.

    I first put my son in sports at age 3 so he burn up all his restless energy and keep him from watching TV all day. He started at the YMCA with basketball and baseball. To our surprise, he was a pretty good athlete, so after about 2 years, we moved him to the more challenging community sports leagues. Now, at almost age 8, he plays sports year round--football, basketball, baseball, track and field or soccer. (He's also on the chess team and a straight-A 2nd/3rd grade student.) Now, this is HIS choice, NOT mine. Each season, I let him choose IF he wants to play a sport and which one(s). I really wish he didn't play so many because I usually end up having to coach most of them. He's been asked to join the swim team. And he's even interested in playing individual sports like tennis and golf, which I'll expose him to when he's out of school this summer.

    At age 4, your son probably can play baseball, soccer, and track and field right now. I'd first try him in the community youth sports leagues because they will teach (and challenge) him more than the YMCA. Here are the associations I'd consider: baseball (PONY or Little League); soccer (US Youth Soccer Association-affiliated club or Fun Fair Positive Soccer); track and field (USA Track & Field-affiliated club).

    Again, the important thing is to just expose him. He may or may not like them. He may hate one now, but love it later. Because my son was being lazy in other sports, I made him run track 2 years ago, and he absolutely hated it. Last year, he decided to try soccer instead, which he didn't like as much as he thought. To my surprise, this year he said he really wants to run track again! Go figure! :-)

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    Tyler Gotmyswagon Caterino Caterino
    Answered March 04, 2010
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    soccer

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  • Cameron Thielman
    Cameron Thielman
    Answered March 07, 2010
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    He should play soccer because he is too young for football but maybe a flag football team? Also T-ball is another option

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    1. Yeah, at age 4, he can play flag football, basketball, soccer, tee ball, and track and field.
      Lonnie Howard · March 08, 2010
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  • Nick
    Nick
    Answered March 10, 2010
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    Flag Football,tee ball

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  • Salvador Araujo
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    Answered March 11, 2010
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  • Moose
    Moose
    Answered March 18, 2010
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    i would say football cause thats what i prefer but i would deffenetely not say track

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  • Jesse Draper
    Jesse Draper
    Answered March 25, 2010
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    4 is way to young for football you have to be 7 or 8

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  • Madison
    Madison
    Answered April 17, 2010
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    i would say soccer because i've been playing soccer since i was 3, so he could play it at age 4

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  • *~Lexi~* Jones
    *~Lexi~* Jones
    Answered June 02, 2010
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    Well... I dont think track is for a four year old. He probably wouldnt have as much fun as he would in baseball or soccer. When I was five I was in soccer and I had fun. I enjoyed being with the other people on my team. It is good to start exposing him to teams and team work for he will have more friends on his team (of whichever sport you pick). it will make him happier. Hope this helps!

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  • Wayne Jones
    Wayne Jones
    Answered March 19, 2013
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    Where do you usually buy sports gear for your kids? Online or at the store?

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    1. I get them both places. I buy certain things certain places, depending on the best price I can find. I buy stuff online at various places depending on what I'm looking for. I also buy stuff from general sporting goods stores like Academy Sports & Outdoors. I also buy stuff from local specialty sports stores like Barcelona, Budget Sporting Goods. Something you looking for in particular?
      Lonnie Howard · March 20, 2013
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  • Lonnie Howard
    Lonnie Howard
    Answered March 20, 2013
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    I get them both places. I buy certain things certain places, depending on the best price I can find. I buy stuff online at various places depending on what I'm looking for. I also buy stuff from general sporting goods stores like Academy Sports & Outdoors. I also buy stuff from local specialty sports stores like Barcelona, Budget Sporting Goods. Something you looking for in particular?

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