| Oct. 10 2008 at 6:36 AM |
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There are still a lot of schools here in the Philippines that don't have a strong sports program and we would like to propose that we manage it for them. What are some effective ways of marketing sports in schools? How do we convince schools to have after-class sports activities? How do we encourage students to join any one of the sports (ie. basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, soccer, etc)? How do we convince parents to get their child involve/join sports classes/teams?
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| Oct. 10 2008 at 8:31 AM |
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I would talk to the schools about this in relation to helping their kids stay healthy. They can always start small and try a few things. Our kids' school is having a "walk to school" day where they are meeting at a nearby parking lot and walking with parents and teachers to the school.
I think if you can get the school to allow you to come in an teach the kids about sports and good health you can probably get the kids interested. Each year the Boy Scouts takes the children into the gym and tells them all about the program and why they should join. Every little boy runs home begging to join the scouts.
My kids are in sports because they want to be. I think if you can get the kids excited, then the parents will follow.
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| Oct. 10 2008 at 11:49 AM |
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Health in the schools should be addressed and what better way then with sports. And children thrive on school teams. Tracey has given you some good ideas :)
I would suggest trying to get together a group of parents that are interested in having sports programs in the schools and then approaching the school board (due they have monthly meeting?) You might also approach the school gym teachers and get there feelings on how you might proceed.
Have a Great Day!
Deb
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| Oct. 13 2008 at 5:19 PM |
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Our elementary school has a "Health Week". Every day they wear different colors, eat fruit and veggies of the same color as the clothes they wear, and have assemblies on various topics. Often times clubs or other athletic groups will come and do a display of their talents.
The school also offers after school sports programs that run for about 6 weeks, 1-2 days per week and are run by high school kids who get school credit.
Brandon Hunter
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| Oct. 13 2008 at 10:53 PM |
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Thanks guys! Those are valuable insights that I can bring in my planning part.
Would you know why Parents do not let their kid(s) join sports clubs or any clubs in this matter? Or worse, why the schools do not place priority (doesn't necessarily mean equal importance to their academics) on sports?
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Gap Gaffud
Sports Managing Director
Quad Sports Quotient, Inc
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