Jack Harrison works for a charity that offers activities to keep young people active, while Joseph Quigley says the more structured youth sport becomes, the less fun it is
Cath Bishop’s article on making sport fun again for children (Sportblog, 26 June) will have struck a chord with many working to inspire young people to be more active. I work for a small charity focused on boosting people’s health and wellbeing through access to outdoor spaces and activities. In the area of London where we are based, north Southwark, we have seen how easy it is for children and young people to miss out on physical activity. The majority of our local families live in flats, and the schools nearby have limited space for children to play.
This, coupled with the rising cost of living, means that just giving a new activity a go can be a struggle, and if you want to pursue a sport, the effort required can add a huge amount of pressure. There’s no room for fun.
