Organised Sport

Organised sport is a great way for children to get involved in regular physical activity. It also provides children with opportunities to make new friends, and improves their self-esteem and self-confidence.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 60% of all Australian children participate in at least one sporting activity outside of school hours. There are plenty of sporting activities to choose from.

The most popular organised sporting activities for Australian boys are:

  1. Outdoor soccer
  2. Swimming
  3. Australian Rules football

The most popular organised sporting activities for Australian girls are:

  1. Swimming
  2. Netball
  3. Gymnastics

(Source: Children's Participation in Cultural and Leisure Activities, Australia, ABS website)

For more ideas of sporting activities for your children, search the Australian Sports Directory online for all Australian sporting organisations and contact details.