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www.sportsenergynews.com Issue #87 February 2020 11

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Are high school sports important?

Nicholas Sheldon Renee Carrie
Obeng McDougall Rozon: Leger
High school student High school High school Mother, hairdresser,
and basketball teacher and multi- principal and and store manager
player sport coach high school sports High school sports
I think school The extra- supporter are important.
sports are im- Both of my girls
curricular activities that Offering sports in school provides played rugby in high school, and
portant. It gives new players a elementary and secondary schools a significant number of benefits to the experience for them was great.
feel for the game, and it pushes provide for students range from students. Being on a team creates They got to travel to Virginia for
experienced players to play better. musical presentations to culinary a sense of belonging, unity, and tournaments and to British Columbia
I play league ball as well, and competitions. They each provide pride. It also builds self-esteem for a YMCA youth exchange program.
that is very competitive. In high students with the spice that adds and confidence. Through practices My youngest daughter got to compete
and games, students learn and
school, players are friendlier, to the mandatory workload of the further develop skills such as at OFSAA and played against kids
and the game can be more fun. day. One area that many students accountability, dedication, and from all over Ontario. Some of the
In league, the people play to get enjoy participating in is school effective communication that can girls got to play for Team Ontario, and
one girl has played for Canada’s U18
noticed because many are after sports. be transferable to the classroom and squad. These are all experiences they
scholarships. Playing sports in Those involved get a chance to workplace. Athletics provides many wouldn’t have enjoyed without high
school is more relaxing. represent their school on the teams physical and physiological health school sports.
Playing in school also helps people that they belong to and often get to benefits and they can be a great form When teams participate in these kinds
fit in. I came here from Montreal, visit other schools, colleges, and of stress release. Being on a school of events, it brings them together
and when I first got to St. Joe’s, universities that they would not team is a great way for students to for fundraising. We did carwashes
I didn’t know anybody. Playing have the chance to see otherwise feel connected to their school, build and bake sales; we raked leaves and
positive relationships, and celebrate
basketball is how I made friends.
Continued on page 14 their school spirit. Continued on page 14

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