Latest Sports and activities for children News 
Fewer than half of children now get enough physical activity to produce health benefits
According to statistics, one in 25 deaths (1.9 million) results from inactivity at a cost of £8.3 billion per year. A team of experts from the University of Essex has come up with a ten point plan to put children back in touch with nature, tackle the growing problem of obesity and save society millions of pounds. In a new report called Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways, Professor Jules Pretty and colleagues from the Interdisciplinary... [more]
Cheap Days Out directory offers information on cheap and free days out up and down the UK
MagicFreebiesUK.co.uk is helping families to get out and about on a budget with the launch of its Cheap Days Out directory, offering information and advice on cheap and free days out up and down the UK. From Poole to Perth, Cheap Days Out provides details on how to find a host of attractions that are free to enter, as well as special offers such as 2 for 1 entry, cheap family deals and free theatre tickets. Attractions listed on the site in... [more]
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of London's only living rainforest
London Zoo’s new flagship experience for 2010 allows visitors to enter a living bio-diverse rainforest, and see both day and night under the forest canopy. An experience set inside a living, breathing tropical forest filled with exotic species at ZSL London Zoo, Rainforest Life opens on the 27th March 2010. Get close to cheeky red titi monkeys, glamorous gold lion tamarins and sleepy sloths as you walk through a land of tropical plants, misty ... [more]
Bambino Direct stock Kids bikes for ages 3 to 12 years old
For ages 3 to 12 years old, and from brands like Land Rover, Falcon & Raleigh, Bambino Direct are now stocking Kids bikes. Raleigh Me To You 12 inch Girls Bike With Free Helmet Developed alongside Tatty Teddy’s owners, this bike includes a genuine 8” plush Tatty Teddy who can go on bike rides in Teddy’s own seat. Equipped with all the great features you would expect from a girls bike designed by Raleigh, a cool paint finish, printed saddle, c... [more]
Water Buddies help to teach swimming to toddlers
Water Buddies help to teach swimming to toddlers by allowing them full use of their arms whilst at the same time providing a correct floatation position for swimming. The Water Buddies float suits and jackets are fundamental for safety in and around water. They have been developed to incorporate the unique Splash About Buoyancy System, which makes them the perfect product to take on holiday whether it be abroad or in the UK. Each Water B... [more]
Pregnancy - Newborns - Toddlers - Kids - Tweenagers - Teenagers - Parenting
Health - Food and nutrition - Clothes - Child care - School and education - Children rights - Sports and activities - Toys and games - Books - Music - Films
Other Sports and activities for children news and reviews
Sports Briefs (Sequim Gazette)
The Brad Stenger Memorial Citizen's Race is slated for March 20-21 at Hurricane Ridge. The skiing and snowboarding events start at 11 a.m. each day. Race fees are $15 per day or $25 for both days.
Olympic Medallist interacts with School Children at Dodowa (Ghanaweb.com)
Dodowa, March 9, GNA - Four-time Olympic Speed Skating Medallist, Johann Olav Koss has called on Ghanaians to offer the necessary support to children to enable them develop their talents in both academic and sports.
ATV And Motocross Sports Merit Caution (redOrbit)
New studies look at incidence of orthopaedic traumas in children, caution multiple ridersOver the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers.
Treasure Coast Sports and Recreation: St. Lucie County offers Red Cross Lifeguarding course (The Palm Beach Post)
Treasure Coast Sports and Recreation: St. Lucie County offers Red Cross Lifeguarding course
sports briefs (Farragut Press)
• TSSAA spring sports regular season play begins Monday, March 15, for Farragut and Bearden high schools and Hardin Valley Academy.
ATV and motocross sports: High velocity toys merit caution, experts say (Science Daily)
Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between 25 and 60 miles per hour, while some even reach maximum speeds of 75 miles per hour. In 2008, nearly 28 percent of all ATV-related injuries were to children younger than 16 ...
Sports community calendar: Find activities for all ages in the Treasure Valley (The Idaho Statesman)
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Adult Softball Leagues: Teams can register f
ECG Screening Of Hyperactive Children Borderline Cost-effective (Medical News Today)
Evaluating children for underlying heart problems before prescribing stimulant medications can identify children at risk for sudden cardiac death, but electrocardiogram (ECG) screening is of borderline cost-effectiveness compared to current practice, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association...
The kid stays in the picture (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Sometimes, the most memorable moments happen during the daily clatter of life. Some parents are preserving those candid minutes forever by hiring a personal photographer to follow and shoot their children doing everyday activities.
Adult sports, arts lose gambling grants (Kelowna Capital News)
others also read... An overhauled grant program will require non-profit sports and arts organizations to use B.C. government gambling revenues for young people and the disabled.
