Children running out of space to play sport by Hindsight4Sport
Research by basketball outfit London Lions finds nearly 3-in-4 Brits say cities are forgetting about young peopleA NEW study from one of the UK’s leading professional basketball teams, the London Lions, has unveiled that nearly 3-in-4 Brits say cities are forgetting about children and running out of space for kids to play sport.
Having a free space to play sport has never been more crucial as families across Britain are battling the most severe cost of living crisis seen in 40 years. Recent data from the Asda Income Tracker shows that a fifth of UK households now have negative disposable income, meaning many parents across the country will no longer be able to pay for their children to engage in physical activity at leisure centres or join sports clubs.
It was opened to the public in a grand community event on October 28, with representatives from the mayor’s office in attendance. According to research from The Trust For London, Tower Hamlets is London’s worst-hit borough in terms of child poverty; the court aims to provide a vibrant and free space for kids to play whilst bringing people together from all walks of life for a celebration of sport, art and community.
Basketball presents itself as a fun and accessible sport that is crucial in engaging some of the UK’s most deprived communities. However, although it is estimated that 1.3 million people play basketball on a regular basis in the UK, and the sport boasts the highest percentage of players from a non-white British background , it still ranks 12th for grassroots funding over the last decade.
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