Parents should play Ultimate Frisbee with their children. But why?! Let me explain a bit better…
We have coaching sessions for kids aged between 7-10 years old and during our introductory sessions, we get the parents involved and then in subsequent classes – we keep a short 10 minutes session with the parents too. We find this to be extremely beneficial for many reasons and that’s what I wish to share today.
Reasons Why Parents Should Play Ultimate Frisbee with their Children:
1. Education & Experience:
Let’s face it, many of us probably haven’t been exposed to ultimate frisbee as a serious sport so when we get the parents involved, they get to learn first hand the skills required to play an ultimate player.
Parents appreciate the nuances of the game and can help encourage their child keeping its benefits in mind.
If you wish to know more of its benefits, then you should check out our series of blog posts where we speak of the mental, physical and emotional impact of ultimate frisbee – how it helps build confidence and character – or even experience it first hand in one of your sessions!:
2. Bonding & Quality Time:
When parents and children play ultimate frisbee together, it provides them with an opportunity to bond and spend quality time with each other. It strengthens the parent-child relationship by engaging in a shared activity, fostering improved communication and creating lasting, happy memories.
Personally I really appreciate the time I got with my parents and siblings when we played sports together – experiences I wouldn’t substitute for anything.
3. Physical Fitness & Health:
Ultimate frisbee is a physically active sport that promotes cardiovascular fitness, agility, coordination and overall physical well-being. By playing with their children, parents can participate in a fun and engaging form of exercise that benefits their own health as well.
If you would like to know more about how it aids your child’s fitness levels then read this post of ours:
- Developing Physical Fitness in Children through Ultimate Frisbee
- Developing Health Awareness in Children Through Ultimate Frisbee
4. Setting a Healthy Example:
I could have written this point in the earlier point too, but I’m choosing not to, because it’s very easy for parents to push their children but forget about themselves, so when parents engage in physical activities like ultimate frisbee, they become positive role models for their children.
Children are more likely to adopt active and healthy lifestyles when they see their parents prioritise physical fitness and participate in recreational activities.
Leading by example is important.
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5. Skill Development:
Playing ultimate frisbee with children allows parents to help develop their children’s skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment. This provides valuable encouragement for their children’s growth as players.
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6. Social Interaction & Teamwork:
Ultimate frisbee is a team sport, so when children and parents play together, it gives them the opportunity to learn important social skills and foster teamwork which will help improve their communication, cooperation, and collaboration skills, both on and off the field.
Here’s more on this:
7. Confidence Building:
Parents playing ultimate frisbee can boost their child’s self-confidence – how?
Well, parents can provide positive reinforcement, celebrate their children’s achievements and offer guidance in a supportive and nurturing manner because they too are looking to interact with the skills of the sport.
To know more building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through ultimate, read this:
8. Fun & Enjoyment:
This is my favourite point – sports should be fun and ultimate frisbee is exactly that and exciting too because it can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Playing together creates a joyful and relaxed atmosphere, where parents and children can laugh, have fun and create positive experiences together – just like the memories I was speaking of earlier.
9. Life Lessons:
This is my second favourite point – and I can say this with some confidence that playing ultimate frisbee in general teaches all its players of all ages the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, equality, respect and fair play.
As parents see this, they too are armed with another route to impart these traits and values.
We believe that as parents experience ultimate frisbee – they will discover how beautiful this sport is – it IS special and that can only be understood when one connects with it.
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We, School of Ultimate wish to work closely with parents to help children and young adults lead healthy lives by coaching the game in our sessions in Mumbai. We’ve begun sessions for kids and young adults aged 7-10 and 11-16 years old.
To know more, check out our About Us page or FAQs on our Coaching
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