Information for Parents and Guardians

Bringing up children can be a demanding task. But bringing up children who eat, sleep and breathe sport is certainly a full-time job. At a time when so many young people amuse themselves with computer games, latest DVDs and internet surfing, it is refreshing to still see active teenagers involved in sports competition. Many people take a negative perspective of young people being involved in competitive sport; they talk about the pressure and the harsh environment it generates. There is much to be said about this but let’s not take the negative aspects to make our decision on sport.

Sport can be viewed as a real educating vehicle to life’s situations, it brings value in building character and the challenge and achievement involved help form a dynamic outlook on life, not to mention its effects on healthy lifestyle, and not forgetting it’s simply fun!!

How can you as parents of young sporty people help them grow in stature, in maturity, and ultimately in Christ?

 

We believe that as young people involved in sport grow to learn about

1. God the creator of their gifts and abilities,
2. their identity as a Christian above anything else
3. the effect Christ can have as they represent him in their sports teams

...so the outcome could be massive.

 

Imagine Christian young people all over the country playing as God intended them to whilst representing him to team mates who don’t yet know Jesus. We believe that you as a parent or guardian have a massive part to play and we want to help you!

Imagine seeing a new generation of young Christians rising up and taking the world of sport by storm, affecting it for an eternity!!

 

If you have young people involved in the sport please direct them to:

• Finding out what it means to represent Jesus in sport
• The regional Pray Play Say groups page - find out if there is a group near you
• If they're not sure about this 'Jesus stuff' we've tried to answer some of the big questions

 

 

If you would like to find out more about how you can support your young sportsperson:

• Read the parents' information guide
• Sign up for more information
• Check out the regional Pray Play Say groups page