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  My Bob February 19, 2011 at 9:12am

  Interesting TommYbOy. I used to ask myself this question before I had children, I now have two Girls so it's not a question I need to answer for myself. I think it is OK if your boy wants to have a go like his big brother, mini league is a well controlled safe environment. You say he is the size of a 6yr old so I say let him have a crack, if he gets hurt or cries that its hard then don't pressure him to "tough it out" just support him and let him quit for a year if need be.
• Fui Fui February 19, 2011 at 9:16am

  When i was 4 years old i carried an M16 in Nam, sign him up i say.
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  David February 19, 2011 at 8:19pm

  my 3 youngest boys start playing at age 4, had two yrs in under 6 to learn the game and pick up there skills
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  Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" February 20, 2011 at 3:56pm

  I think ultimately your son will decide - after you sign him up.

   

  Younger siblings generally want to emulate their older brothers/sisters accomplishments and will invariably ask to be allowed to participate in the older kids games.

  HOWEVER

  sometimes the kid finds out it is all just a bit too difficult and loses interest and goes off to do something else.

  With my own kids  - if they asked to join this or that I would ask them what they understood of their commitment and then encouraged them to do their best if they insisted on being allowed to have a go.

  The kids themselves eventually decided what they liked or disliked.

   

  Your boy has the physical size to compete by the sound of things but at 4 I would question his capacity to keep pace with guys who have 50% more life experience than him.

  I know that sounds pedantic but none the less it is a consideration at such a young age.
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  ŦōmMýþØΨ-Parra Till I Die! February 20, 2011 at 9:03pm

  Thanks for the input my fellow one eyeds, after much consideration i have decided to allow him to have a go at under 6's this year on the guarantee that the under 6 team he is selected to play for is the lowest graded under 6's at the club.

   

  I also have an agreement with the treasurer that will allow him to play in the trials for the club and if he does not wish to continue after the 4 trials we will be reimbursed the rego fee.

   

  Again thanks to all that helped me with this challenging ask, I will keep you posted on his progress.
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  Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" February 20, 2011 at 9:08pm

  That sounds about as good as you could do it imo ToMmYbOy.

   

  Kid's got a good dad by the look of things
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  ŦōmMýþØΨ-Parra Till I Die! February 20, 2011 at 11:02pm

  Thanks Colin

   
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  ŦōmMýþØΨ-Parra Till I Die! February 20, 2011 at 11:06pm

  george ??
• PARRAMATTA'S ORIGINAL 2015 COACH February 21, 2011 at 4:12pm

  No I started when I was 7 u are better off waiting put him in soccer first u learn better skills from that
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  ŦōmMýþØΨ-Parra Till I Die! March 3, 2011 at 4:06pm

  Ist Trial match this weekend, on this Saturday at 900Am