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America's Children Seek Action and Adventure

NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - It's all about team and extreme. That's one way to summarize the main athletic interests of American children today. According to SGMA International's recent analysis of the Superstudy^® of Sports Participation, nine of the top 15 sports for U.S. children are either team sports or extreme/action activities. (This information is derived from the SGMA Superstudy of Sports Participation Volumes I, II and III [2004 edition].)

Most Popular Sports for U.S. Youth
Based on "Frequent" Participation
(Ages 6 -17)

Activity Year
2003

1. Basketball - 52+ days/year (25+ in 2002) 4,127,000

2. Fishing (Freshwater/Other) - 15+ days/year 3,472,000

3. Inline Skating - 25+ days/year 3,467,000

4. Running/Jogging - 100+ days/year 3,054,000

5. Stretching - 100+ days/year 3,052,000

6. Calisthenics - 100+ days/year 2,704,000

7. Baseball - 52+ days/year (25+ in 2002) 2,531,000

8. Outdoor Soccer - 52+ days/year (25+ in 2002)* 2,435,000

9. Skateboarding - 52+ days/year 2,107,000

10. Touch Football - 25+ days/year 1,998,000

11. Scooter Riding -52+ days/year 1,954,000

12 Court Volleyball - 25+ days/year 1,894,000

13. Tent Camping - 15+ days/year 1,880,000

14. Billiards/Pool - 25+ days/year 1,879,000

15. Tackle Football - 52+ days/year 1,840,000

* 2003 Soccer Participation has been broken into outdoor and indoor soccer categories.

SGMA International, owner of The Super Show^®, the Sports Research Partnership and "Sports Edge" is the global business trade association of manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry. SGMA International enhances industry vitality and fosters sports, fitness and active lifestyle participation. More information about SGMA International can be found at OVERVIEW.

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COMPANY INFORMATION:

SGMA INTERNATIONAL
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North Palm Beach, FL 33408 USA
T: (561)-840-1165
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Website: www.sgma.com

Article updated: July 6, 2006

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