About this Program
The First Down Program curriculum consists of eight one-hour sessions. The sessions develop fundamental movement skills like running, throwing, catching and kicking among children under the age of eight. The program incorporates football related movements, activities, and skills to help build physical literacy.

Why?
Football Canada’s First Down Program helps get kids under the age of eight moving and active while having fun. The goal is to help develop their movement abilities and foster further participation in physical activity or sport.

General Info:

• Program for kids ages 6, 7 & 8 (DOB 2018, 2017, 2016)

• Eight one-hour sessions
• 2024 Schedule: TBD (beings in may)
• Example, last year, 2023 sessions began May 9th, 2023.
• 2024 Time: TBC
• Example, last year, 2024 sessions were at 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesdays.
• Location: Bathurst & St. Clair W (St Michael’s College School)