How can sport and cultural activities play a role?

For the youth, time on their hands is plenty. It is this time that needs to be filled, after all the idle mind is a troublesome mind.

In this article we look at the role that sports such as soccer and netball, as well as cultural activities such as dance and music can be used to keep the youth occupied and motivated.

Sport is a language that is spoken and understood by many. Bring a group of people from different backgrounds, socially, regionally and spark a conversation about the latest soccer league outcomes and see the conversation grow like a wild fire.

For the youth, sport can be a route to learning about leadership, discipline, and team work. It is a path into what’s positive. Research has shown that children who partake in sporting activities regularly are more energized, thoughtful and do much better academically. Playing sport in their downtime boosts fitness, and overall good health.

When it comes to culture, we see how the promotion of cultural activity and engagement is vital for our young people. Not only does it encourage the discovery and development of talent, it also boosts morale in communities.

Culture is a positive way that youth can self-preserve, deepen understanding of who they are and fully know their roots. Furthermore, through sports and culture we see how integration grows, tradition is upheld and most importantly there is a lot of fun to be had by everyone.