The Singapore Sports Hub offers a range of programmes and activities that can help children discover their love for sports and learn vital life skills.
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The physical benefits of children taking part in organised sports or any form of rigorous activity are obvious: they get to stay active and keep healthy, and at the same time, expend the boundless energy they all seem to have. Any parent who’s ever spent a rowdy day out at the pool or the park with their little ones would be more than familiar with the peace and quiet at home that comes after that.
But beyond the heart-healthy reasons, letting your children take part in sports from a young age comes with a wealth of mental, social, emotional and educational benefits too – many of which can’t be learnt without tangible experiences. What would learning how to deal with defeat be like without experiencing a loss in a game? How do we increase emotional intelligence without interacting with others? These are all important skills that will shape a child, and more importantly, are critical to helping them navigate through school and life.
This March school holidays, allow your children to discover their love for sports and learn vital life skills with the myriad sport options available at the Singapore Sports Hub. Even if they don’t end up the next Joseph Schooling, this will be one school holiday they will remember for years to come.
Build water confidence with swimming classes
Give your child the opportunity to develop confidence in water and learn crucial deep-end water safety skills through swimming lessons at the Singapore Sports Hub.
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Knowing how to swim is one of the most important life skills that every child should be equipped with. Water familiarisation classes are available for beginners, while kids who are already comfortable in the water can boost their confidence and level of independence by attending certification classes or even experiencing competitive training.
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Learn about teamwork at the Sports Hub Basketball Academy
Got an aspiring LeBron James or Steph Curry at home? A variety of innovative drills and skill-specific training will allow your child to pick up the game quickly, while regular interaction with other children and the professional coaches will teach them the principles of dedication and sportsmanship. Also, nothing will reinforce the importance of teamwork quite like a game that requires all five players to pull their weight equally on the court.
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Hone discipline while enjoying mum-daughter bonding time at the Sports Hub Netball Academy
Mums get to be part of all the fun for this one: A NETforMUMs programme for players 35 years and above – from beginner to advanced levels – is available, alongside netball classes for girls looking to pick up the basics of netball. Your daughter will not only learn teamwork, but also the discipline that comes with practising attacking and defensive drills. Bonus: They will also gain a whole new appreciation for mum making the time for a shared interest.
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Experience different cultures through the Sports Hub Kids Dance Classes
Let your child learn about different cultures through the power of dance and music. Conducted by a national-level dancer trained in various dance forms including Indian Classical Dance, Folk, Modern Jazz and Salsa, the BollyJAZZ and Bollywood dance classes fuse traditional dance formats with trendy moves of hip-hop, Latin dance and jazz for plenty of educational fun. Bonus: Your child will benefit from improved flexibility and develop poise too.
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Pick up social skills while making new friends at the Sports Hub Multi-Activity Camp
At the Sports Hub Multi-Activity Camp, children can try their hand at a variety of activities before deciding which they like best.
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If you or your child can’t decide which sports programme to sign up for, let them go wild at this five-day camp, where campers take part in a smorgasbord of activities like soccer, frisbee, floorball, rugby, dodgeball and many more. Getting to try their hand at a variety of activities and learn the rules of the many games is a sure-fire way for your kids to not only bond with other children their age but also navigate new and unfamiliar social situations. Regardless of whether they uncover their passion for a particular sport or not, the key thing is for them to make new friends and have fun.
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Discover a love for fitness and learn how to focus with the Multi Sports Classes
Six kid-friendly sports – soccer, rugby, floorball, basketball, T-ball and tennis – make up the Multi Sports Classes. Each sport will be taught over four weeks, with three weeks of skills acquisition and one week of skills revision and games. This is the best option if your child is still figuring out which sport he or she likes, but loves running about and expending energy anyway. Physical gains aside, the child will also benefit emotionally and socially from the weeks of social interaction with other kids, and learning about teamwork, sportsmanship and focus through the sessions of skills acquisition and gameplay.
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