Sportsmanship and the Springfield YMCA

Sports are beneficial to youth for many reasons.soccer team

  • Sports develop healthy lifestyles.
  • Sports help kids learn to work with others.
  • Sports allow kids to make friends.
  • Sports help kids learn team concepts.
  • Youth sports also help with self esteem, dealing with adversity, and combating youth obesity.

At the Springfield Y, every kid plays at least half of every game in a recreational sports setting. The YMCA sets a foundation for kids in our community to succeed in life and develop a life-long enjoyment of sports.  Enjoy this important article on sportsmanship that every parent should read.

http://www.allprodad.com/top10/parenting/10-ways-to-show-sportsmanship

Submitted by the Springfield YMCA, which is a premium sponsor of the Springfield Moms website.  For more information on Y programs, classes, camps and other activities, visit their website at www.springfieldymca.org.

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