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What's your game?

Sport has so much to offer - and with such a huge range available your child will probably want to try more than one!

Our guides provide tips and advice on each activity, details on equipment guides - plus links to more in-depth information and your nearest club.

Sport boosts kids' esteem, keeps them healthy, teaches them teamwork. And lets them dream.
- A Heaton, rugby coach and father

Find out how you can get involved
Find out how you can get involved
Don't just stand on the touchline watching! Sports clubs are always looking for volunteers. From driving your kids to washing kits or running the club's accounts, we've got all the information you need about pitching in

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Athletics
If your child isn't into team sports, athletics could well be the sport for them. There's something for everyone.
Rugby Union
England's World Cup triumph has helped make rugby union more popular than ever. There's room for as many girls as boys.
Dance
There's all sorts of dance styles, all of which are excellent exercise and a great way of making friends.
FACT FILE
On your bike
Despite being one of the most popular kids' pursuits, only 2% of children cycle to school in Britain.

Sport can give your kids a healthier lifestyle
Healthy body, healthy mind
Regular sport helps your children in many ways





Enthusiasm is the key
Basketball's Martin Henlan with his top tips

All kids grow at different rates
Growing pains
How growth spurts can affect your child's attitude towards sport

Be safe on the pitch with the FA's latest campaign
Being safe
The FA helps you to avoid the dangers of goalposts




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