Sport has always been a part of Australian culture and identity. Whether it’s challenging your mates to a game in the backyard, or playing competitive matches for your club, there are many benefits to playing sport.
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The first decision you need to make for yourself or your children is whether you want to try an individual or team sport and both types have their advantages.
Team sports are great for meeting new people, making friends and becoming part of a wider club community, and they are often cheaper than individual sports with costs spread across a larger group of people.
Individual sports mean you can train when you want to and can often choose when you want to play or compete. You also do not need to rely on other people taking part or to make up enough numbers for a team.
Both types of sport are great for boosting confidence and building social and communication skills. They also help increase fitness and both mental and physical health.
When choosing a sport factors such as time, equipment needed, and cost, need to be considered. A game may take a short time to play but there is also training commitments, and travel time which can be a huge factor, especially in regional areas.
Costs can include registration and insurance fees, along with equipment costs and weekly or seasonal match fees. Often clubs will offer discounts for families so be sure to ask when joining.
