Playford kids off screens for new sports

Kids in Playford are getting off screens and onto the sports field as part of Council’s commitment to outdoor sports.

Every October, the Growing for Gold program provides young people aged 3-16 with the opportunity to have a go at new sport and recreation activities with the support of local sporting clubs.

Lucas, 12, has participated for the past two years and is keen to come back this year.

“I will do it again because I want to practice triple jump and hurdles,” Lucas said.

It’s not only about new sports but catching up with friends outside of school.

“Sometimes my friends come too, and I get to see them which is good,” said Lucas.

Jennifer Kennison, Lucas’ mum, said the program is a great way to discourage screen time.

“It has given Lucas a chance to learn other sports, not just football. Lucas is into electronics. This takes him off the screens and gets him out. So that’s why we love doing this, because it is teaching them that there is more to life than TV and gaming.”

Sisters, Chelsea and Matilda, signed up for the program last year and are on a mission to beat their personal best.

“Depending on the week, we try different things and feel really proud when we beat our personal best from the week before,” they said.

Daniel Weston, coach at Playford Athletics Centre encourages parents to get their kids off the screens and into fresh air because “when they are out in the open they find it easier to learn.”

Registered clubs offer free ‘Come and Try’ sessions which are available to the broader northern community. The Growing for Gold program will run during the October School Holidays 2023. Go to playford.sa.gov.au or phone 8256 0333 to find out more.

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Stretton Centre

307 Peachey Road, Munno Para Emma Werner 8256 0178 strettoncentre.com.au/events

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