New to sports? Don’t sweat it. The Sports Hub Kids Ultimate Multi-Sports could give your child a sporty head start.
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Think of this as the ultimate sports buffet for kids. Over the course of eight weeks, children who take part in the Sports Hub Kids Ultimate Multi-Sports will get to try out 12 different sports, including capoeira, taekwondo, baseball and karate.
Injecting a healthy dose of fun into exercise, the programme presents an interactive and dynamic approach to getting your little ones fit, healthy and alert. It is open to children between the ages of three and seven.
As one of the most comprehensive multi-sports programmes in Asia, it gives your child the opportunity to experience a medley of sports, learn and develop a full array of skills and make new friends while at it. It does not matter if they have not had any experience with sports, as the programme caters to just about everyone.
The Sports Hub Kids Ultimate Multi-Sports is designed to create a positive sporting experience by giving every child the opportunity to try a wide range of sports. Interested parents can sign their kids up for the package covering the final four sessions, running from Nov 21 to Dec 12.
Perhaps most importantly, it aims to improve their fundamental movement skills and, who knows, it may uncover a hidden skill or passion that your child may not have known about.
The importance of exercise and physical activity on a child’s growth and development cannot be understated. Scores of studies suggest that children who develop healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age tend to carry them into adulthood, promoting lifelong health benefits. These benefits are not only physical; they can enhance mental well-being too.
Learning how to dribble a basketball like a natural also features in the programme.
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Learn from the best
Coaches Aaron and Gisele hold sports degrees and are able to teach kids sports such as tennis and taekwondo.
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To bring out the best in each child, a team of specialist coaches has been assembled, led by Sean Bashford from Proactiv Sports Singapore, the programme partner overseeing the event.
“Our team is made up of dedicated professional coaches, with at least a degree or equivalent in sports science, who are passionate about teaching sports to children and young adults,” says Bashford.
Hailing from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and Singapore, the coaching team have all been trained in a wide variety of sports with specialist coaches in soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, karate, taekwondo, capoeira, baseball and more. The coaches bring their own personality and personal experience to their sessions which helps them engage the children.
Tossing a frisbee takes eye-hand coordination — as your kids will find out first hand from specialist coaches at the Sports Hub Kids Ultimate Multi-Sports.
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Safety first
Planning an event of this nature during this time has not been straightforward for Bashford and his team, but safety is very much the priority.
He assures all parents: “We are working in line with Sport Singapore’s Covid-19 health and safety measures to ensure that all children will be safe. Currently, groups are limited to five and there is no interchanging between groups. All sports equipment will be sanitised frequently to ensure the safest possible environment for your child to learn and develop.”
Click here to register for the 9 to 11am session and here for the 2 to 4pm session.
Other activities to get your kids active during the school holidays:
1. Sports Development Series
Venue: Basketball at Sports Hub Hard Courts, Cycling at 100PLUS Promenade, Gate 18
Dates: Nov 21 to Dec 19
Become more confident in cycling and on the basketball court with this series which focuses on developing sports at the community level with programmes catered for youth and children. A collaboration between Experience Sports and various National Sports Associations, the series will impart new skills and develop positive attitudes through sport.
To find out more, visit here.
To register, email [email protected]
2. Kids Dance Class
Venue: Sports Hub Fitness Studio
Dates:Bollywood dance on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 6pm; Bollywood Jazz on Fridays, 6 to 7pm
Explore the world of music and movement through jazz or Bollywood dance. Through these classes, little ones will develop flexibility and poise while having fun.
To find out more, visit here.
To register, email [email protected]
3. Sports Hub Multi-Activity Camp
Venue: OCBC Arena
Dates: Nov 23 to 27, Nov 30 to Dec 4, Dec 7 to 11, Dec 14 to 18
The five-day camp is designed for your child to develop a variety of fundamental sports skills and social skills, build confidence and make new friends. Activities include soccer, dodgeball and karate.
To find out more and register, visit here.
4. Sports Hub Basketball Academy
Venue: OCBC Arena, Hall 1
Dates: Beginner and Intermediate classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, 4.15 to 5.45pm, and Saturdays, 8.15 to 9.45am; Beginner and Advanced classes on Saturdays, 10.15 to 11.45am, and Sundays, 10.15 to 11.45am and 12.15 to 1.45pm
Expose your child to the world of basketball at an early age and help them learn new skills at a faster pace through interaction with other kids and professional coaches. Suitable for kids aged five to 18.
To find out more, visit here.
To register, email [email protected]
