Sports, Sport, Sports! No matter what time of the year, there is always a sport in season. What’s funny is that even if families aren’t watching a sport on TV, they are probably participating in them in one way or another.
Our children participating in sports involves some preparation on our part. So here are 6 ways to prepare for your child playing sports:
- Talk to your child and see what their interests are. You want to be sure they like it before committing them to it.
- Do some research and find out what it entails. You should be sure that it fits your lifestyle and that your child (and your family) can commit to it.
- Get them registered. Do that sooner than later so that it doesn’t fill up and so that you have time to get everything you need for it.
- Buy their supplies and uniforms.
- Add practices and games to the calendar. You want to make sure you get them on your calendar so that you don’t schedule to 2 things accidentally. Remember, you’ve made a commitment.
- Get their physicals done. Even if your sport doesn’t require it, it’s important to make sure your little ones are healthy & safe to participate.
Saving Money, Time & Sanity Tips
- Shop around for pricing before signing them up. A quick online search may just save you some money.
- Check and see if there are used equipment and uniforms available BUT verify that they are in excellent condition.
- Check out MinuteClinic for the sports physicals. They are only $39 for a limited time (which $20 off). For more information, visit, http://bit.ly/1jhHjF5.
Note: This Post was sponsored by Minute Clinic. However, all opinions are my own.
Once the season starts, it’s important to model good sportsmanship, too! We try to emphasize that sports are all about having fun and staying healthy.
That’s a great tip!!!!!
Make sure they have a sport where they can have fun.
I didn’t know that about the Minute Clinic. That is less than my copay so I will look into that for my son.
I wouldn’t have thought to shop around for pricing before signing them up.
Every bit you are able to save adds up 🙂
I like the tips especially to make sure the child wants to play the sport. Many times it is the parent who wants the child to play more than the child wants to play. I also suggest before they play any sports they are taught good sportsmanship in that they are not going to win every game, yet they should take the loss graciously.
I agree with the first comment. They should be safe but, be a good sport. You can’t always win. Just have fun!
There isn’t a Minute Clinic in my area yet. Sound great, though.
Sports teaches kids so many important lessons–just priceless, with a little effort on the parents’ part.