Poll

How do kids best learn to play sports?






Have you ever seen a coach make a child play hurt?

Yes
62% (13 votes)
No
38% (8 votes)
Total votes: 21

Have you ever made an all-star team?

Yes
52% (13 votes)
No
48% (12 votes)
Total votes: 25

At what age should children begin playing competitive sports?

Age 3
0% (0 votes)
Age 4
24% (5 votes)
Age 5
19% (4 votes)
Age 6
24% (5 votes)
Age 7 or older
33% (7 votes)
Total votes: 21

Have you ever hit a home run?

Yes
63% (12 votes)
No
37% (7 votes)
Total votes: 19

Do you support the construction of skateboard parks in our area?

Yes
79% (19 votes)
No
21% (5 votes)
Undecided
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 24

Should coaches of youth teams be subjected to background checks?

Yes
86% (18 votes)
No
14% (3 votes)
Total votes: 21

How do you feel about softball and baseball being removed from the Olympic Games?

It makes me angry. Both sports deserve better!
44% (8 votes)
I disagree with it, but I'm not surprised.
28% (5 votes)
I'm indifferent -- You win some, you lose some.
6% (1 vote)
Who needs the Olympics? I'll be at the local ballpark!
22% (4 votes)
I'm happy with the decision.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 18

How many days a week do you exercise?

Every day!
0% (0 votes)
5-6 days per week.
17% (1 vote)
3-4 days per week.
50% (3 votes)
1-2 days per week.
33% (2 votes)
Only on leap years when the moon is full.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 6

What do you feel is the most important role of youth sports?

Building character
88% (7 votes)
Improving physical fitness
13% (1 vote)
Making new friends
0% (0 votes)
Learning how to win
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 8