Sports / Programs

Program Info

Weather Hotline (386) 792-0863

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

Cost will be $200.00 per team with no less

than 6 and no more than 10 on a roster.

Team roster must be submitted before first game!

Contact the Hamilton County Recreation Department for more information.

(386)792-3098

Benefits for children and young people

The Australian Medical Association estimates that 20 to 25 percent of children are either overweight or obese - this is an alarming health trend. The problem is that overweight children are more likely to turn into overweight adults who are often inactive and face a huge range of health problems.

Being active not only keeps children and young people fit and healthy, but provides all kinds of social, emotional and intellectual benefits.

Research shows that children doing regular physical activity can have:

• improved emotional wellbeing - helps young children feel more confident, happy and relaxed, with improved self esteem and self concept;

• improved health - encourages healthy growth and development of children's bodies, and similar benefits of physically active adults;

• improved mental health - improves concentration skills and ability to manage anxiety and stress;

• enhanced social skills - develops skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and a great way to have fun, meet new people and develop friendships;

• increased capacity for learning and productivity - active children are generally more motivated and better organised than children who are inactive, and physical activity has direct links to improved learning outcomes;

• a more positive school environment - active students are generally less aggressive and experience fewer discipline problems;

• a reduction in anti-social behaviour - active children are less likely to smoke, use illicit drugs or be involved in criminal activity.

Hamilton County Parks & Recreation

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