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Read on to find out more for about bullying in youth sports.  As well as useful ideas and strategies to overcome this potentially harmful issue. In Australia, 1 in 4 students report incidences of bullying.  Unfortunately, many children won’t come forward about their experience for fear of making the bullying worse, meaning the actual number of children who experience bullying may be much higher than statistics indicate.  Bullying comes in many forms and is defined as repeated and intentional verbal, physical, social or psychological aggressive behaviour.  It intends to cause harm, distress and/or fear.  This behaviour can be directed toward …

There’s no denying that parents are essential to youth sports. Without the active participation of parents, junior clubs would struggle to find players, coaches, administrators, referees and spectators. Also, parents make financial, social and work sacrifices to keep their children in junior sport.  This is through paying for memberships, attending games and training sessions.  Unfortunately, some parents behave inappropriately at youth sporting matches.  So, while we all want our children to succeed on the field, poor parent sideline behaviour can have detrimental effects on a child’s performance. Poor sideline behaviour may include: Foul language, threats or aggression directed toward the …

At Australian Sports Camps, we’re passionate about proper sports nutrition.  The food we consume is the fuel that powers us through the day.  So, it makes sense that your child athlete eats correctly, to ensure optimal performance.  This is especially so before and after a sports match, when your child is eating for energy or for recovery.  So, it makes sense to have several Kids Healthy and Easy Sports Snack Recipes on hand. In addition, you can read our detailed guide on Winter nutrition here.  And, a specific nutrition guide for junior netballers here. So, now that you know the …

Undertaking our advanced netball drills are highly necessary if you’re a young and experienced netballer ready to make that next step.  Taking that next step however requires high motivation and hard, consistent work.  Getting your child to undertake drills that reflect in-game situations as well as improve on their physical strength through our recommended advanced netball drills will enable them to greatly improve in becoming an advanced netball player! ADVANCED NETBALL DRILLS Fitness Netball is a game of short and sharp movements over small distances.  The fitter your child is, the more equipped they will be to complete games without …

Joel Garner Known as ‘Big Bird’, Joel Garner, travelled to Australia for three consecutive summers during the late 1980’s.   Joel took charge of the ASC cricket coaching camps held around Australia.  Back then, the Hilton Hotel was still opposite the MCG, and they were good enough to provide him two months accommodation in December and January.  Consequently, this enabled Joel to move around the country with the Australian Sports Camps team, to coach cricketers aged 6 to 16. One of the Worlds Great Cricketers Joel was one of the tallest bowlers ever to play at 6 foot 8 inches.  He used his height …

Field Hockey is a fast-paced sport. One of the major focus’ of hockey is being able to maintain control of the ball whilst undertaking sharp movements.  Whilst playing hockey, players must change directions quickly, often to keep up with the pace the game.  Through our simple field hockey drills, your child will learn to control the ball like a pro. Adequate space will be needed at home to practice field hockey drills, as well as a smooth surface.  Kids will usually be playing their hockey matches on artificial turf however short trimmed grass at home is sufficient. The use of …

Like basketball, you don’t actually need a ring to practice simple netball drills at home.  Having access to a netball ring at home or nearby is great for your child to practice their shooting, however, there are many more skills to the game of netball that your child can develop on without access to a ring.  Such skills include: Passing Catching Footwork Pivoting Agility Hand eye coordination Netball is a fast-paced sport and these skills are highly valuable no matter what position you play.  These drills can be undertaken at home and can work several different skills at once.  With …

If your child wants to get into the sport of basketball then you’ll need some simple basketball drills that you can teach them to practice! Basketball is a sport we encourage kids to get into at a young age, due to the numerous benefits it offers both physically and socially.  It teaches hand-eye coordination, agility, teamwork, problem solving, discipline and work ethic.  With such a fun and team-based focus, it’s no wonder that basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Basketball is a fast-moving game that involves variety, and plenty of different skills that we teach …

Tennis is a great sport for kids.  So, we want them to have fun and be able to play to the best of their ability. Our following top tennis tips will provide help for just that.  Not only does tennis teach kids valuable life skills like concentration, dedication, tactical thinking and self-confidence.  But, it has a whole range of physical developmental benefits for them too.  Such as hand eye coordination, gross motor control, balance and body coordination, flexibility, agility and speed. Most kids who play a sport such as tennis spend hours watching their sporting heroes on TV.  Dreaming of …

What are the benefits of rock climbing for kids?  As parents, when our children get to an age where we start thinking about involving them involved in a sport, rock climbing is not usually something that comes to mind. Many of us still hold the belief that rock climbing is something best suited to the adventurous adrenaline junkie and far too dangerous and unsuitable for children.  So, is rock climbing for kids a good sport?  What are the benefits? Rock Climbing For Kids Statistically, rock climbing is one of the safest sports around when compared to traditional sports like rugby and …

Tennis has long been embedded in the Australian sporting culture.  So, it should come as no surprise that there are over 1000 tennis courts around Victoria.  As well as, numerous tennis clubs in Melbourne. Also, Tennis is popular for having a social ‘hit’ with friends.  Also, being able to compete for a club at a young age.  Even just watching the sport as a spectator. Getting your kids involved in tennis will teach them valuable life skills.  Such as teamwork, dedication and self-confidence.  But, it has a whole range of physical developmental benefits too.  Like, hand eye coordination, gross motor …

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Australia.  At international, domestic and local levels.  Also, it’s been played in Australia for over 210 years.  Plus, there are multiple cricket clubs in Melbourne on offer. Growing up playing cricket in the backyard or in the street with the neighbourhood kids is an Aussie tradition.  Furthermore, this is often where many players gain their love for the game.  If your child is one of those kids who can’t get enough of cricket, then getting them involved in a local club is a great way for them to further develop their …

If your kid hasn’t joined the eSports bandwagon yet, they’re going to want to soon.  As “it’s kind of a big deal” right now!  The eSports industry is booming.  So, every gamer, young and old, is getting involved in the next big thing.  Esports, which is short for electronic sports, takes gaming to the next level, broadcasting matches between talented gamers as they compete against one another on a range of digital battlefields. The Australian Esports League (AEL) is a provider of premier eSports competitions in Australia.  It’s an engaging and entertaining sports experience, which attracts both online and live, …

So, would your child would like to try a sport that is completely unique?  One that allows them to get in touch with nature?  If so, why not introduce them to the exciting activity of horse riding in Adelaide?  Plus, horse riding is a great way to get the kids off the sofa and into the saddle over the school holidays! Moreover, most of us would agree that at one stage or another throughout childhood, we’ve all had fantasies of riding ponies.  Or, being a cowboy exploring the Wild West on horseback. Unfortunately, many of these hopes of actually owning …

Over the last decade there has been an increase in popularity and growth within the junior golf industry. There is now ample opportunity in Australia for junior golfers to develop their game recreationally and competitively, with plenty of parents wanting to know how to get kids into golf. If you’re a parent that is also an avid golfer, we are sure you’re counting down until the moment where you can spend a day on the golf course with your young one. Well, you’re in luck, because the best age to teach kids how to play golf is as soon as …