March 6, 2013
Channeling Your Child's Energy
Young children are active, and many parents wonder how their kids should channel that energy. The answer is often sports, but there is always a debate about what the best sports for kids are. There is no doubt that the best sports for children are no longer limited to traditional sports and are now competing with others like water polo. USA Water Polo's answer to the debate is SplashballTM. It can be described as water polo's parallel to what T-Ball is for baseball. It teaches children the basics of water polo with a non-contact approach and in fun, safe environment.
What Are the Benefits of SplashballTM?
While the top priority of every coach is the safety of the players, their emphasis is on fun. SplashballTM is the best sport for kids simply because they have fun while swimming and creating friendships. It is not only meant to introduce the sport of water polo to children in the 5-9 year old age range, but it teaches them about endurance and the value of hard work and practice.
Some additional benefits include:
• developing their water safety skills
• cultivating health and fitness
• learning the fundamentals of teamwork
• sampling a new sport for which they may have a special talent or passion.
Why Kids Love SplashballTM
Kids are proving their passion for the sport and desire to play by sticking with the sport and creating a demand for more teams. When asked why they thought it was the best sport for kids, members of the SOPAC SplashballTM team said it was because of their love for swimming, the opportunity to make new friends, and because it has them in the best shape of their lives.
Visit the Splashball section of this website for more information including how to find a club near you, sample lesson plans, and registration and find out why it's the best sport your kids.
