1. Recreation
1.1. Sport is Fun
1.2. Respite from Work or School
1.3. Shared Excitment
1.4. Something to do
2. Personal Development
2.1. More likely to achieve academic success
2.2. Less likely to feel isolated
2.3. Helps overcome shyness
2.4. Self Esteem
2.4.1. Confidence
2.4.2. Improves body image
2.5. Cognitive Development
2.5.1. Problem Solving
2.5.2. Strategic Thinking
2.5.3. Math Skills
2.6. Develops Life Skills
2.6.1. Trust
2.6.2. Vision
2.6.3. Respect
2.6.4. Deal with winning and losing
2.6.4.1. Good sportsmanship
2.6.4.2. Overcome disappointment
2.6.5. Team
2.6.5.1. Teamwork
2.6.5.2. Leadership
2.6.5.3. Work together
2.6.6. Self organisation
2.6.6.1. Goal setting
2.6.6.2. Time management
2.6.6.3. Motivation
2.6.6.4. Hard work
2.6.6.5. Discipline
3. Health & Wellbeing
3.1. Live a Healthier Lifestyle
3.1.1. Life-long positive attitudes towards physical activity
3.1.2. Promotes Healthy Diet
3.1.3. Promotes Personal Care
3.1.4. Discourages drug, alcohol & tobacco use
3.2. Physical Benefits
3.2.1. Cardiovascular fitness
3.2.1.1. Oxygen uptake
3.2.1.2. Heart Function
3.2.1.3. Blood pressure
3.2.1.4. Cholesterol
3.2.2. Muscular Fitness
3.2.3. Co-ordination
3.2.4. Motor skills
3.2.5. Lose weight
3.2.6. Increased bone density
3.3. Relieve Stress
3.4. Reduce Depression
4. Social & Community
4.1. Friends
4.2. Meet New People
4.2.1. 450 Members
4.2.2. Families
4.2.3. Volunteers