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Play Time, Big Time

Today’s sport scene goes beyond child’s play for young participants

Representing a huge percentage of the nation’s children, youth sports participation varies by age and gender, with sports holding different levels of importance as kids grow. ESPN’s Kids in Sports focus tracks the field with significant statistics.

NUMBER OF KIDS WHO PLAY ON A TEAM BY AGE

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO SAY SPORTS ARE A BIG PART OF WHO THEY ARE

BREAKDOWN OF ADOLESCENTS WHO PLAY EACH SPORT