Coach's Corner: How to Encourage and Motivate Young Athletes
Learn how to inspire and motivate young athletes in Little Athletics with tips from experienced coaches.
Read moreAFL Skills and Coaching Tips
We thought it would be super helpful to parents of kids (aged 6-13 years) if we provided you will access to four different AFL games and activities that you can use with your kids any time of the AFL season. This will help you to support their desire to continually develop their AFL skills and AFL game sense. This article teaches awkward marking, contest marking, accuracy competition and triangle kicking.
Read moreThe Benefits of Playing Soccer
It’s our role as parents to educate and equip our children with the tools to live a happy, healthy and successful life, to benefit not only their mind but also their body.
Read moreHow to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
Read moreKarate and Coordination: Enhancing Motor Skills in Kids
Introducing your child to the world of karate through local Karate Clubs or Karate Schools can be a rewarding decision for both their physical and mental development.
Read moreWater polo for kids
Swimming pool games add more fun and excitement to your children's summer! Water polo began in England and Scotland, and is now popular in many countries including Australia, it is even an Olympic sport. Looking for fun activities for your children? Water polo for kids is a good idea all year long by taking lessons or just playing between friends during summer!
Read moreStretching and Flexibility Exercises for Junior Gymnasts
Prior to stretching, ensure your child warms up adequately with light cardio exercises like jogging or jumping jacks. Warm muscles are more flexible and less prone to injury.
Read moreChildren learn how to move with confidence
Throwing your 2 or 3 year old into a sporting activity and expecting them to participate fully and follow the rest of the group that have been doing the program for a few months .... it doesn't always work that way.
Read moreArchery for Kids
Let your kids practise their focus and concentration with this fun and unusual sport!<br><br>. It’s a great social sport and a way for your child to develop better concentration!
Read moreAcrobats for kids
Let your kids dance their way to the top! Do your kids enjoy seeing acrobat performers swinging and dancing in mid-air? Are they fascinated by the sight of ballet dancers that perform astonishing dance moves and routines? If your answer is YES, acrobats for kids will most likely be best for them, as an extra-curricular activity or as a talent that they can pursue professionally.
Read moreSwimming Lessons in Australia
We enrol our children into lessons for many reasons and we continue to look for opportunities to give our children a head start. But a key differentiator between swim schools can simply be the acknowledgement that a child’s learning of independence, safety awareness and love of the water will progress in line with the child’s development capabilities.
Read moreSelf Defence For Kids
Teach your kids self defence! <br><br> Knowing that your kids are safe on their own is one of the best feelings ever, right?
Read moreSnorkeling & Scuba Diving for Kids
Does your kid have a fascination for the sea and its wonders?<br><br>Does they dream of becoming a swimmer or perhaps a marine biologist? Then we think they might enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving!
Read moreWhy Gymnastics is a Great Foundation for All Sports: Insights from Coaches
Gymnastics introduces children to a wide range of movements at a young age, contributing significantly to their physical literacy. This early exposure helps kids develop a love for movement and exercise, setting them up for a healthy, active lifestyle. As one coach puts it, "Gymnastics teaches kids to understand and love their bodies and what they're capable of. This is something they carry with them into any sport they choose to pursue."
Read moreBasketball Camps and Clinics: Summer Fun for Kids Who Love Hoops
It's not all about technical prowess; these camps also focus on developing mental toughness, discipline, and a positive attitude.
Read moreTennis for kids in Melbourne
Learn to ace that serve in Melbourne! Melbourne is one of the best places to learn tennis. It's also home to one of the grand slams of tennis, the Australian Open. Get kids to play tennis in Melbourne now!
Read moreWhy You Should Consider Gymnastics Camp for Your Kids These School Holidays
Enrolling your child in a Gymnastics Camp during the school holidays can also benefit their regular gymnastics classes. They'll have a chance to reinforce what they've learned, develop new skills, and gain a competitive edge when they return to Gymnastics Centres after the break.
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