Making sport a healthy place for kids
This page has information for junior sports clubs, state sports organisations and families to help provide healthier drink and food choices for kids at sport.
This page is part of Healthier Choices Canberra.
State sporting organisations, and their clubs, can pledge to take action to create healthier environments in junior sport.
Junior sport in the ACT has the potential to positively influence, the lifelong health behaviours of over 55,000 children and young people.
Healthier Choices Canberra works with state sporting organisations and junior sport clubs to support healthy and positive sporting environments in which kids can thrive!
Find out more about:
- preparing healthy food for weekend sports
- healthy half time snacks
- staying hydrated with water during sport
- how to run a healthy sports canteen or BBQ
- healthier choices when travelling with your team.
Get involved
Sports and clubs who would like to to get involved, email healthierjuniorsport@act.gov.au.