Age Groups

A Program for Every Age

From your toddler's first steps to game-ready skills — Playball grows with your child.

Ages 1–2

Play This Way

Introduces the very youngest movers to their first structured play experience — crawling, early walking, and simple coordination games. It's the foundation of the foundation, laying the groundwork for everything that comes later.

What this builds
  • Early Motor Skills
  • Balance
  • Social Play
  • Following Simple Instructions
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Ages 2–3

I Can Do

A playful introduction to movement for two-year-olds, focused on discovery over technique. Kids build core strength, balance, and take their first steps toward ball skills in a fun, low-pressure setting.

What this builds
  • Balance & Core Strength
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Object Handling
  • Positive First Experience with Sport
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Ages 3–4

Watch Me Play

Three-year-olds start building real skill competence in a group setting. They learn to share, take turns, listen, and follow structure — while developing throwing, catching, and coordination.

What this builds
  • Group Participation
  • Listening & Concentration
  • Basic Ball Skills
  • Confidence
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Ages 4–5

Dinkies

Designed for kids just starting school, Dinkies sharpens coordination and reflexes through structured drills. It builds real confidence heading into more competitive play.

What this builds
  • Reflexes & Positioning
  • Confidence
  • Social Integration
  • Classroom-Ready Focus
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Ages 5–6

Preps

Preps fine-tune the skills built so far, with an emphasis on doing each movement correctly, working with a partner, and starting to make decisions in real game situations.

What this builds
  • Skill Refinement
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-Making
  • Small-Sided Games
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Ages 6+

Play Sport

The most advanced Playball tier — a fully-fledged sport program where kids apply everything they've learned in real, competitive mini-games. Builds both skill and love of the game.

What this builds
  • Game Strategy
  • Competitive Play
  • Team Positioning
  • Sport-Specific Skill Mastery
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Not sure which program fits your child?

Register today and we'll help place your child in the right group — every kid wins.