Once again, sports, fitness initiatives and fun festivities are the dominant sports/recreational activities for America’s children. That’s the conclusion of SGMA International following its recent analysis of the Superstudy® of Sports Participation
(conducted by American Sports Data, Inc.). According to SGMA International, six of the top 15 most popular activities for children are team sports. (This information is derived from the
SGMA Profile of the Frequent Sports Participant-2003 edition.)


Most Popular Sports for Youth

Based on “Frequent” Participation
(Age 6 and older)

Activity

Year 2002
1. Basketball (25+
days/year)

10,016,000
2. Soccer (25+
days/year)

6,118,000
3. In-line Skating
(25+ days/year)

4,957,000
4. Baseball (25+
days/year)

4,011,000
5. Scooter Riding
(52+ days/year)

3,591,000
6. Calisthenics
(100+ days/year)

3,160,000
7. Running/Jogging
(100+ days/year)

3,093,000
8. Skateboarding
(52+ days/year)

2,999,000
9. Freshwater
Fishing (15+ days/year)

2,997,000
10. Stretching
(100+ days/year)

2,584,000
11. Court
Volleyball (25+ days/year)

2,396,000
12. Touch Football
(25+ days/year)

2,362,000
13. Slow-Pitch
Softball (25+ days/year)

1,960,000
14. Billiards/Pool
(25+ days/year)

1,920,000
15. Tent Camping
(15+ days/year)

1,666,000