U5 · U6 · MINI KICKERS
U5s &U6s
First footballs, first friendships. Small-sided games built around fun, movement and confidence on the ball.
Safeguarding Notice
Players in the U5–U6 squad are minors. In line with FA safeguarding policy we do not publish individual player names, personal details or identifying photographs. Group and match action photos are shared only with parental consent. Every coach holds a current DBS check and FA Safeguarding Children certification.
FA Future Fit
This squad plays to the FA's Youth Development Review format — right pitch, right ball, right number of players — so every child gets maximum touches and enjoyment.
Age Group
U5–U6
FA Format
4v4
Ball Size
Size 3
Match Length
Two halves — turn-up-and-play sessions
Training
Saturday 9:00am
Match Day
Development sessions (no league)
Pitch size: Max 30 x 20 yards
Coaching focus
Fun first. Every session is built around 'lots of touches, lots of goals, lots of laughs' — dribbling games, target games and 4v4 matches. No league tables, no trophies, just building a love of the game.
Coaching team
- TBC
All coaches: FA qualified · DBS checked · Safeguarding certified.
The FA Respect Programme
Support the child, not the score.
Parents & carers
Stay behind the designated spectator line. Encourage every player — ours and theirs. No coaching from the touchline, and no comments to the referee.
Players
Play fair, play to the whistle, shake hands at full time. Speak to the referee through the captain only. Win humbly, lose with grace.
Coaches
Fair minutes for every child. Praise effort, not just outcome. Set the standard the players and parents follow.
Zero tolerance of abuse toward match officials, players, coaches or spectators. Concerns go directly to the Club Welfare Officer.
Join the U5–U6s
Free two-week taster for new players. Email grimsbyunitedfootballclub@gmail.com or come along on saturday 9:00am and speak to a coach.