Basketball - A great sport for kids
Why is basketball a fantastic sport for children to become involved in?
· Basketball can be played by both boys and girls
· Basketball is a welcoming and inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities
· Basketball is an indoor sport that can be played all year round
· Basketball is a team sport that can help to develop a child's teamwork and leadership skills, as well as their confidence and self esteem
· Basketball is an international sport that is safe and comparitively inexpensive
· Basketball is fun to play and is enjoyed by children in basketball stadiums throughout Australia
· There are great pathways in basketball. Children can represent their school, club, association, state or country and can aspire to play in the Australian national league or overseas.