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Warming up k i d s
Warming Up Kids • Kolkata
9+ Years Grassroots Excellence

Where Passion Meets
Football Excellence.

Football, Fitness & Freshness for Kids

From toddler motor skills at age 3 to pro club scouting with East Bengal FC and Bhawanipore FC. Certified coaching with a strict 1:15 coach-to-player ratio, pediatric safety protocols, and unmatched love for the beautiful game.

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200+
Active Kids
1:15
Coach Ratio
AIFF
Award 2023–24
2 Grounds
Salt Lake & Maidan
Warming Up Kids Training
Best Activity Program 2023–24
AIFF Blue Cubs
⭐ WUK
Rudra Kedia & Shourya Lohia
Signed by East Bengal FC & Bhawanipore FC
Alumni
Pediatric Safety: Dr. Saumya Chakraborty
100% Safe
4.9 / 5.0 Rating

Trusted by 200+ Kolkata families across Salt Lake & Maidan

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Structured Grassroots Pathways (Ages 3 to 14+)

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Foundation 3–6 Yrs

Beginners

Joyful Play & Motor Skills

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Agility 6–8 Yrs

Tweeners

Dribbling & 3v3 Games

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Technique 8–11 Yrs

Muddy Middles

Tactical Scanning & Core

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Competitive 11+ Yrs

Elite Squad

Club Scouting Pipeline

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Specialist 7–14+ Yrs

Goalkeeping

Handling, Reflexes & Dives

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Recognized by National Federations & Professional Clubs
🏆 AIFF Grassroots National Award AFC Grassroots Football Day East Bengal FC Player Pipeline Bhawanipore FC Official Selections AIFF Blue Cubs League Champions CISCE National Games Representatives Tyger IKF All-India Finalists 🏆 AIFF Grassroots National Award AFC Grassroots Football Day East Bengal FC Player Pipeline Bhawanipore FC Official Selections AIFF Blue Cubs League Champions
Our Grassroots Story

Building Champions for the Pitch & Life.

Founded by Ashwini Kedia and Runa Kedia, Warming Up Kids (WUK) was born from a singular passion: creating a safe, joyful, and professional sporting foundation for children across Kolkata.

"Professionally or Hobby, we just want to ensure Sports remain an Integral Part of Kids life forever."

— Ashwini & Runa Kedia, Co-Founders
1:15 Coach Ratio
Every child receives personalized attention & feedback.
Doctor on Board
Pediatric health & posture guidance by Dr. Saumya Chakraborty.
Academy Milestones AIFF Winner
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Full-Spectrum Age Pathways

From toddlers (3 yrs) discovering their feet to teens (14+) playing competitive state leagues.

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Flexible Catch-up Policy

Missed a session at Maidan? Kids are welcome to attend training any other day at Salt Lake CB Ground!

3

Tournament Exposure

Regular participation in Blue Cubs, East Bengal festivals, CISCE tournaments, and grassroots friendlies.

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Age-Specific Grassroots Pathways

Designed for Every Stage of Childhood

Sessions scientifically calibrated by certified trainers keeping in mind age, biomechanical milestones, and natural curiosity of young athletes.

3 – 6 Years 60 mins

Beginners

Joyful Play & Foundational Motor Skills

Introducing football through playful storytelling, ball mastery games, balance exercises, and coordination hurdles designed for toddlers and early learners.

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Ball Familiarization
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Basic Agility & Balance
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Listening & Instructions
Ratio 1:12 to 1:15
6 – 8 Years 75 – 90 mins

Tweeners

Skill Exploration & Energetic Team Play

Transitioning from pure play to structured dribbling, instep passing, quick reflex sprints, and dynamic small-sided matches fostering sportsmanship.

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Dribbling & Instep Passing
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Speed & Flexibility
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Decision Making in 3v3s
Ratio 1:15
8 – 11 Years 90 – 120 mins

Muddy Middles

Technical Precision & Tactical Awareness

Intensive drills covering spatial scanning, core strength, defensive positioning, accurate shooting, and competitive league preparation.

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Defending & Spatial Scanning
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Core Strength & Pull Ups
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Intensity & Ball Control
Ratio 1:15
11 Years & Above 120 mins

Elite Squad

High-Performance & Competitive Pathway

Advanced tactical conditioning, match intelligence, state tournament readiness, professional trials pipeline (East Bengal, Bhawanipore FC, CISCE Nationals).

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Tactical Game Models
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Strength & Endurance Circuits
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Pro Club Scout Prep
Ratio 1:12
7 – 14+ Years 90 mins

Specialised Goalkeeping

Dedicated Keeper Coaching by Bikash Mukherjee

Specialized 1-on-1 and small pod coaching on diving techniques, handling, aerial claims, footwork distribution, and penalty reflexes.

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Diving & Handling Technique
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Reflex & Footwork Ladders
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Distribution & Box Command
Ratio 1:6 (Specialized)
Training Timetable & Venues

Training Grounds & Timings

Salt Lake CB Ground is open all 7 days with floodlights. Weekend morning batches at the iconic Rangers Club Ground, Mayo Road (Maidan).

Open 7 Days a Week

Salt Lake Training Centre

CB Ground, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Monday (Beginners / Toddlers) 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday (Regular Batch + Matches) 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday Mornings 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Weekend Morning Sessions

Rangers Club Ground

Mayo Road, Maidan, Kolkata

Saturday Morning 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Sunday Morning 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
⭐ Missed a session at Maidan? You can attend any weekday session at Salt Lake CB Ground!
Honors & Milestones

National Recognition & Club Pipelines

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AIFF National Grassroots Award 2023–24

Best Activity Program (West Bengal & All India)

Warming Up Kids was recognised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the Best Grassroots Activity Program in West Bengal for 2023–24, and placed among the top grassroots academies nationally. A testament to our coaches, kids, and families.

9+
Years Active
200+
Kids Trained
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Rudra Kedia

Signed by East Bengal FC — WUK alumni making it to a professional club.

2023
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Shourya Lohia

Signed by Bhawanipore FC — another WUK star reaching the professional stage.

2023
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AIFF Blue Cubs League

WUK team consistently among top performers in AIFF Blue Cubs state league.

Ongoing
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AFC Grassroots Day

Featured & participated in AFC Grassroots Football Day across the state.

Annual
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CISCE National Games

Students represented the school & WUK at National Games.

2023–24
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Tyger IKF All-India

WUK players reached the All-India finals of the prestigious Tyger IKF tournament.

2024
Coaching Staff & Leadership

Meet the Mentors Behind Warming Up Kids

Licensed trainers, pediatric medical consultants, and visionary grassroots educators dedicated to child safety and athletic development.

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founders

Ashwini Kedia

Co-Founder & Director

Grassroots Vision & Operations

Passionate sports enthusiast and grassroots visionary spearheading child athletic development and strategic sporting partnerships in Kolkata.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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founders

Runa Kedia

Co-Founder & Director

Child Psychology & Academy Culture

Pioneer of early childhood sports education, ensuring high safety protocols, joyful learning, and parent-coach synergy.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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management

Jagruti Karia

Academy Manager

Batch Coordination & Operations

Oversees daily batch scheduling, parent communication, trial enrollments, and match-day operations.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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management

Anurupa Pramanick

Academy Assistant

On-Ground Support

Coordinates on-ground attendance, gear distribution, and parent support during multi-batch sessions.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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trainers

Sabir Ali

Licensed Senior Trainer

Tactical Drills & Game Intelligence

Expert in dynamic tactical drills, speed mechanics, and match conditioning for tweeners and muddy middles.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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trainers

Mahadev Chakraborty (Mona Sir)

Licensed Senior Trainer

Ball Control & Player Discipline

Veteran grassroots mentor revered for instilling solid instep passing, disciplined ball mastery, and resilience.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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trainers

Sanjoy Pramanick (Bappi Sir)

Senior Trainer

Beginner Agility & Motor Skills

Specialist in early age movement fundamentals, fun obstacle circuits, and motor-skills development.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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specialist

Bikash Mukherjee

Goalkeeper Specialist Trainer

Goalkeeping Fundamentals & Reflexes

Dedicated goalkeeping mentor developing diving form, aerial box command, distribution, and reflexes.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
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specialist

Dr. Saumya Chakraborty

Doctor on Board (Medical & Pediatric Health)

Pediatric Sports Medicine & Safety

Medical consultant ensuring comprehensive pediatric safety, first-aid readiness, and biomechanical growth screening.

WUK Certified Active Batch Coach
"Professionally or Hobby, we just want to ensure Sports remain an Integral Part of Kids life forever."
— Ashwini Kedia & Runa Kedia (Co-Founders)
Parent Voices & Community

Trusted by 200+ Kolkata Families

See why parents and young athletes choose Warming Up Kids for their foundational athletic journey.

"Warming Up Kids changed my son's relationship with physical exercise. The coaches treat toddlers with immense patience and joy. He eagerly waits for Tuesday & Friday classes!"

Pooja Agarwal

Mother of 5-year-old Kabir (Beginners Batch)

📍 Salt Lake Centre

"The 1:15 trainer ratio is real. Mona Sir and Sabir Sir know every child's strengths. The weekend morning sessions at Maidan under open skies are pure bliss for the kids."

Debashis Roy

Father of 9-year-old Sourav (Muddy Middles)

📍 Rangers Club Maidan

"The tactical scanning drills, core fitness routines, and tournament exposure at AIFF Blue Cubs gave my daughter enormous confidence and mental toughness on the field."

Ritu Kothari

Mother of 12-year-old Ananya (Elite Squad)

📍 Salt Lake CB Ground
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