Why is Community Sport Important

We all know the physical benefit sport can bring us. It decreases the risk of heart disease, boosts our energy levels, and keeps us fit and healthy.

But sports offer more than physical benefits.

In communities, sport is essential in connecting people from all backgrounds. It shows no discrimination and provides opportunities for people to develop friendships and a sense of belonging.

Communities, where sports are at the forefront are safer, and people who live in those communities are happier and more enjoyable.

Pride can be defined as satisfaction with one's achievement or the achievement of another. There's no better feeling than cheering on your local sports teams.

Having a local sports team in your community has the power to unite and bring people together. It gives people a sense of inclusion and provides opportunities for players, coaches, volunteers, and family.

One of those opportunities is having sporting role models in the community who can give back by mentoring aspiring athletes.

Mentoring aspiring athletes can give people a sense of acceptance and a strong connection.

Community sports are an excellent way for the youth to use their time positively.

In some cases, youth who are active in sports improve their academics. When they start playing sports, they learn valuable life skills, like perseverance.

Studies have shown that youth sports athletes go on to achieve higher grades, and are more likely to earn a degree.

Community sports can help boost the economy and create job and volunteer opportunities. Sport will teach productive skills that can be used in the workplace.

It can build social cohesion and social capital, which are vital to development, growth, and prosperity.

In Discovery Bay, our community is centered around sports and strongly influences our day-to-day lives.

Stop and think for a moment; most of the people you connect with have come through you, playing sports or being involved in sport as a volunteer or parent.

As a wise man once said, “ Sport can change the world. Its power inspires and unites people like little else does.”