Looking to get your preschooler running and jumping? Check out these preschool sports activities on the Sunshine Coast!
Some kids naturally love sports. They kick a ball as soon as they can stand, running and cartwheeling with boundless energy. Others? Not so much. Maybe they are reluctant to try new things, or they just can’t find something they enjoy.
So, how do you introduce sport to kids? Instilling a healthy lifestyle early and helping them to find that sport they love enough to continue through to their teenage and adult years? And if you are looking for a preschool sports on the Sunshine Coast for your little one, how do you choose the right one?
For preschoolers, the most important thing is to be active, socialise, and have a positive experience. Most places offer a trial class, so always take advantage of the opportunity to test the waters before committing. If they haven’t shown much interest in any activity so far, multi-sport programs are a great place to start. These programs usually rotate through different sports, allowing kids to try a range of activities throughout the term. Even though you might want them to stick at something and start to develop skills, at this age, there’s nothing wrong with trying one activity in one term and something totally different the next! Kids might go through a range of sports before they find the one that is for them, and that’s OK!
Check below for some of our favourite activity programs and sports for kids across the Sunshine Coast!
Mixed & general preschool sports for kids – Sunshine Coast
Ginger Sport
Several locations
Catering for 18 months through to teens, Ginger Sport makes soccer fun for kids! Also do birthday parties, school holiday activities and inflatable hire.
Hot Shots Tennis
Various locations across the region
Fun tennis lessons for kids! Coaching sessions are run by qualified Tennis Australia coaches and each lesson takes place in a nurturing environment which promotes participation and inclusion. All sessions are run in small groups where kids are introduced to a sport they can play for life.
Juice Up Groms
Inspiring the happiest and healthiest next generation through fun programs that promote healthy eating and an active lifestyle. NDIS funded.
Little Athletics
Several locations across the region
Little Athletics is a fun, social and active program for girls and boys aged 5 to 15. The program teaches a wide range of skills in events from running, jumping and throwing.
Motivat8sports Sunshine Coast
Motiv8sports Sunshine Coast loves getting kids excited about sport! Designed to inspire, motivate and encourage kids through an amazing program of events which fosters teamwork and sportsmanship in a safe and fun setting. They awesome sporting tournaments, birthday party packages, in-school and after school programs, and the coolest kids’ school holiday sports camps on the planet!
motiv8sports.com.au/locations/sunshine-coast/
Ready Steady Kids
Bli Bli State School Hall, Bli Bli
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The physio-designed program teaches children the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Rockit Climbing Gym
Warana
Fun and interactive sessions for young children to get an introduction into the world of climbing. The beginner classes cover basic rock climbing technique and problem solving skills using various games and practical activities.
The Big Boing
24C Innovation Parkway, Birtinya
Though The Big Boing doesn’t offer set classes, it’s a great way for kids to have a go at trampolining without committing to a class. Sessions run every hour. If you have a budding ninja warrior at home, The Big Boing also has a super-fun Ninja Warrior course for kids over 140cm tall.
Martial Arts Programs for kids – Sunshine Coast
Infinity Martial Arts
Maroochydore, Kawana
Offering a selection of classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids from two years through to teens and beyond. Kids will gain strength, confidence, and focus, as well as get fit and learn respect and self-defence.
Matt Fiddes
45 schools, Australia wide
Run by passionate and inspirational like-minded leaders, the Matt Fiddes mission is to empower people of all ages to achieve their full potential and provide martial arts to all! The curriculum is a unique blend of different martial arts styles that place a strong emphasis on valuable life skills. For children, this means better grades in school and better behaviour at home. For adults, this can mean a more balanced and happy lifestyle.
By emphasising self-defence, health, fitness and life skills in a friendly, fun-filled, safe and positive environment, the school inspires and continues building tomorrow’s leaders.
Dance and gymnastics programs for kids – Sunshine Coast
Amy Beccari Dance Studios
Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
As a family-conscious dance studio, this fun dance school caters for all abilities. Students receive top-quality tuition from caring, devoted and experienced teachers that strive to provide a compassionate, happy and safe environment for all families. The studio also has a safe grassed area to keep siblings entertained during class.
Ausfunk
Coolum Beach & Nambour
Ausfunk provides high-quality cheer and dance classes to children and adults in a nurturing, empowering environment. Students are encouraged to become technically proficient and, at the same time, build self-esteem, cooperation, and leadership skills and have fun! Classes include Cheerleading, Tumble Group Stunts, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz and Pom.
Dance Edge Studios
Warana
Offering dance classes for both recreational and serious dancers, DE Studios has the largest choice of classes on the Sunshine Coast. This busy studio offers fun, exciting and energetic classes led by caring and passionate teachers who specialise in their field of dance. Kids who love to dance, love DE Studios!
Dance Empire
Warana, Peregian Beach, Maroochydore, Caloundra
danceempiresunshinecoast.com.au
Dance Empire Sunshine Coast offers a range of Kinderballet-accredited classes for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children learn Classical ballet steps and develop basic gross motor skills through imagery and story-telling. Programs are strongly influenced by current preschool education trends in teaching through play.
Dance Fitness 4 Kids
Mooloolaba
Allows children to have fun, burn energy and learn some funky dance moves. Dance is not only fun but helps children with confidence, coordination, balance, flexibility and strength.
Dance Fit 4 Kids is run at Primary schools taking enrolments exclusively from that primary school, allowing children to feel comfortable and enjoy classes with their school friends. The classes run for an hour and a half past the school bell, giving parents an extra hour & a half.
Gym Teds
Tinbeerwah
A beginner’s gymnastics program for kids ages five and under introduces fun, friendships, fitness, and the fundamentals of gymnastics to little ones in an encouraging and nurturing environment. Kids can develop motor, social and emotional skills at their own pace with a qualified GA coach.
Just Acrobatics
Woombye, Kawana, Mudjimba, Warana
Boasting a new foam pit, sprung floor and trampoline tumble track, Just Acrobatics offers a great selection of aerial silks and hoop, acrobatics and tumbling classes. Experienced teachers deliver a fun and healthy program for ages 2 to 16 that aims to foster self-esteem, confidence, fitness, strength and more. Now, it has four locations on the Sunshine Coast.
Team sports for kids on the Sunshine Coast
AusKick
For ages 5-12 and of any ability, NAB Auskick is a great introduction for kids into the world of Australian Football.
Aussie Hoops
Basketball Australia’s official introductory program for 5–10-year-olds, where kids of all abilities can learn the basics of basketball, as well as experience the social co-operation that comes from participating in a team sport.
Billy’s Buddies
From Billy Slater, Billy’s Buddies is a fun ball sports program for kids aged 2-6 and the home of non-contact Rugby League for children.
Brazilian Skiller Soccer
Brazilian Skills Soccer is the ultimate destination for kids of all ages to start their journey and enhance their soccer abilities. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to take their skills to the next level, the exceptional coaching team is here to guide and inspire them every step of the way.
Junior Blasters Program
playcricket.com.au/junior/cricketblast-juniorblasters
Introducing kids ages 5–7 to the basics of cricket in a fun and safe way. Junior Blasters is all about fast-paced fun, friends and being part of a squad.
Little Kickers
For pre-school kids, Little Kickers is a positive introduction to sport and football (soccer) skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
NetSetGo
play.netball.com.au/kids/suncorp-netsetgo
Suncorp NetSetGO is Australia’s official starter program for girls and boys aged 5 to 10. It’s a chance to learn the basics of netball, get outside, and make some friends.
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