The weather was awful,but anyone “lucky” enough to watch their kids play sport on the weekend would have rubbed shoulders with a familiar cast of characters.
Local councils are a “bit quick on the trigger” when deciding to close sports grounds because of bad weather.
At least 15 schools have been forced into abandoning weekly sport after the bus transport bill for students doubled in a year.
Researchers say teenagers need more opportunities for social sport,as a new study suggests those who stick with sport during high school reap academic rewards.
NSW needs 136 more basketball courts to meet its current demand,as parents join three-year waitlists to place children in the popular sport.
The Matildas have inspired kids around Australia to pick up a soccer ball,leading to a warning on children heading the ball.
Seven years ago,female participation at the Toongabbie Tigers rugby league club was minimal. Today,they make up almost half of the club’s registrations.
Adults need to think twice about what they expect from children,one expert says,as new figures show a drop in reading and an increase in screen usage among Australian children.
More adults are practising yoga than playing soccer,golf or tennis,as individual activities squeeze out traditional team sports.
Some experts say the design of many playgrounds is sexist,as much more space is devoted to sports than to children who may prefer climbing,socialising and imaginative play.
Classmates and families of regional competitors and professional sporting scouts are among the viewers tuning into live-streaming of school sports.