Fenland Resident – Spring 2019

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Golf

This is a great activity as it is

low impact and an individual

sport. Many golf clubs have

driving ranges so it is a great

place to start to practice

hitting the ball. Once they

get confident then there are

several smaller golf courses

around where they do pay

and play so you don’t have to

become a member. This gives

children a good idea as to

what playing golf is like.

Archery

Again, this is an individual

sport, low impact and more

about focus, concentration

and accuracy. Children can

quickly build confidence and

tend to find their accuracy

and skills progress quite

quickly.

Sport Stacking

This can be done in the house.

You don’t need to attend a

club. Benefits include not only

physical development, but

also better concentration,

muscle memory and cognitive

development. Because they

use both left and right sides of

the brain.

Dance

There are so many different

types of dance classes and

groups that there really is

something for everyone, boys

and girls alike. From traditional

ballet and tap, to Zumba

to street dance, you can

perform and dance at your

own level. It is social as well as

good for keeping fit.

TOP FOUR SPORTS FOR NON-SPORTY KIDS

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For more information about

Witchford Sports Partnership visit

improveit.education

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A bike or scooter ride is a fun way of getting

kids to do exercise and a chance for the

family to spend time together