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Will snowboarding get children and young adults interested in Sport?

Will snowboarding get children and young adults interested in Sport?

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Started by Nickhowson in Ski Chatter - 2 Replies

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Nickhowson posted Oct-2007

When I learnt how to board in my first winter season in Serre Chevalier 14 years a go, it opened up a whole new world to me. It was not just an activity but a form of expression with unlimited freedom. I believe this type of activity promotes not only a healthy lifestyle for kids but is an alternative to just being the fastest or the strongest. It is a sport which challenges thought and movement and brings numerous rewards in terms of movement, choice and experience.
Nick :lol:

Edited 2 times. Last update at 05-Oct-2007

Ellistine
reply to 'Will snowboarding get children and young adults interested in Sport?'
posted Oct-2007

I suppose it is very dependent on location and money. Certainly if you live in a ski region or near to an artificial slope in the UK then snowboarding (and skiing too) can be a good focus. It's never going to be a cheap past time though which excludes a lot of young people.

Snowboarding is also one of the 'cool' sports, sometimes too cool for those who feel they might not fit in perhaps?

Hirsty
reply to 'Will snowboarding get children and young adults interested in Sport?'
posted Oct-2007

I think any sport that engages someone physically, mentally, and spiritually will get someone interested and hopefully hooked.
He was a wise man who invented beer - Plato

Topic last updated on 05-October-2007 at 15:21