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WHY SUPPORTING RECESS LEAGUES IS IMPORTANT AND VERY NECESSARY...
- According to researchers at the Aspen Institute, kids from lower-income homes face increasing participation barriers to play.
- In 2018, 22% of kids ages 6 to 12 in households with incomes under $25,000 played sports on a regular basis, compared to 43% of kids from homes earning $100,000 or more.
- Kids from the lowest-income homes are more than three times as likely to be physically inactive.
- Kids who are physically active are one-tenth as likely to be obese.
- Active kids are more likely to go on to college and less likely to suffer chronic diseases.
- Not engaging in organized sports or unstructured play at a young age often causes continued inactivity as an adult.
- Parents should NOT have to watch from the stands!!! Our league gives parents the opportunity to coach and compete with their kids on the same team.
