A Comprehensive List Of Sports And Extracurricular Activities For Your Kids

Lacrosse

Played internationally and in a small team, lacrosse is a great contact sport for building self-esteem and for foot movement.

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Australian Lacrosse Association

Fencing

A very well rounded skills sport that teaches self-discipline and patience.

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Sword Fighters Australia

Ten Pin Bowling

Played singularly or in teams, bowling is a great sport for teaching kids to have goals and be driven.

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Ten Pin Bowling Australia

Triathlons

Triathlons are a great competitive sports and can be done anywhere against anyone. It teaches diversity and self driven competitiveness.

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Triathlons Australia

Kids Running Groups

Great for getting active in large or small groups, joining kids running groups are fun and great for social skills.

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Run Ready
• Perth Running Club
• Melbourne Pack

Obstacle Course Racing (Ninja Warrior Style)

Like a big jungle gym! Kids just love to get active and obstacle course racing would be a blast!

Where to find out more information and where to play:

• Obstacle Racers Australia

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Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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