Taking my son to his first match.... (6 Viewers)

Ermm the Family Zone (Seats) might be sold out but anywhere around there is decent.

Take him to the Family Zone bits before the game if you can with all of the activities

Hope he enjoys it and sees us win

Take some really chewy sweets, like fruit gums or jelly tots, it will keep him quiet when he gets bored. Haribo doesn't last 5 mins .

Hope he has a great time WM. Make sure he knows that despite what the kids in the playground or at CCFC games might say, you're never too young for your first pair of chinos.

Get his pocket money on red in the casino. Could be a memorable day for him.

Skyblueweeman said:

So along with my stepdad, I'm taking my son to his first ever match, to the Cardiff game. He's just turned 6 so I hope his attention span holds out!

Question re:tickets - does he need a JSB membership so we can sit it the family zone? Is there a family zone? I've sat all over the ground previously and never had to worry about kids tickets so not sure on the best place to take him in the ground.

Obvs not singers corner but advice appreciated on best part of the ground for a 6yr old for his first game.

Ta

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Err... I think the answer is still no but my 6 year old whined the whole game so I've not taken him back.

Treat him to as much shit as you possibly can.
The game could be shite, so he needs something to make him want to go back!
I take my six year old up. He has been lucky though with a trip to Wembley, seeing some decent games last year and watching Vik and Gus prior.
One of his treats is chips and curry sauce before the game and his grandad brings him crisps and chocolate for half time!
If his attention span is not the best, try to time your entrance to the ground so he is not too bored before the game.
In the past when mine have been 4 and 6 going up, used to take some colouring for them too.
Both (6&8 now) are engrossed for the whole game.

shepardo01 said:

Treat him to as much shit as you possibly can.
The game could be shite, so he needs something to make him want to go back!
I take my six year old up. He has been lucky though with a trip to Wembley, seeing some decent games last year and watching Vik and Gus prior.
One of his treats is chips and curry sauce before the game and his grandad brings him crisps and chocolate for half time!
If his attention span is not the best, try to time your entrance to the ground so he is not too bored before the game.
In the past when mine have been 4 and 6 going up, used to take some colouring for them too.
Both (6&8 now) are engrossed for the whole game.

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Oddly enough my son hated it because it was noisy and people were cheering so... he might have preferred a sh!t game.

I agree with shepherd about buying something - visit the club shop and treat him to a sky blue Sam? Food is a good one as well!
Make sure you build the excitement of walking up the stairs to the first view of the pitch - and get a photo of the smile.
If you can, get down to the front to wave at sky blue Sam.
Definitely arrive early to take part in activities (also missing the crush at the turnstiles).
Wrap up warm and enjoy!

It all depends on the child.

One of my lads made his own words up to songs. The other held his hands over his ears. One told me to tell someone off for swearing. The other tried joining in with the swearing

I totally agree with planned entertainment for the kids just in case they don't enjoy it to start with. Took a Game Boy back in them days. Make sure they are going to be too warm if anything at this time of year. You can always take layers off. Nothing like a kid that wants to go home because they are cold.

I always took mine in early. To miss the crush you can have as already said but also to give a little walk around. They also get used to there being a lot of people gradually. Something to eat and drink but don't let them drink too much otherwise you spend a lot of time going to the toilet. Try to get an aisle seat just in case.

And most importantly enjoy. It's memories being made.