Football

  • Football is identified by the World Health Organisation as one of the best ways to keep fit.
  • Start you children at an early age. Most football academies accept boys and girls at 4/5 years of age.
  • Get your children used to wearing shin guards. The ground can be hard and the tackles not very accurate.
  • Consider getting you child in one of the many junior leagues. Along with the fitness benefits it also benefits them socially.
  • Encourage your children to wear a hat and to drink lots of water whilst they are participating in sporting activities,