Kate

When we talk about girls dropping out of sport, it’s easy to assume they’ve simply lost interest. However, if you’ve ever watched a group of young children at play, that explanation doesn’t quite fit. Young children move constantly. They run, jump, climb, balance and explore whatever catches their attention. Most don’t stop to ask whether […]

When we talk about children being active, the focus is usually on the children themselves. Are they getting enough exercise? Do they enjoy sport? Are they spending too much time on screens? But there is another factor that often gets overlooked: the experiences we had as children. Many of us carry strong memories of sport

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more pressure around children choosing a sport early. Parents worry about whether their child should already be in football, gymnastics, rugby, tennis, swimming, dance… sometimes all at once. And while there’s nothing wrong with children loving a particular sport, I think we sometimes forget how valuable

Last weekend I headed to the Club Hub Event & Awards, where Roarsome Sport was named in the Top 100 Children’s Activity Providers in the UK, finishing at number 50. It still feels a little surreal writing that. When I first started Roarsome, I wasn’t thinking about awards or industry recognition. I was just trying

There are certain moments in sessions that stay with you, and often it’s not the big ones. Last week, we were finishing with a calm cool down. I was crouched down on the floor, and one of the younger children copied me. That happens all the time, but what stood out was how closely she

Starting a new class with your child can feel like a big step. You’re walking into a new environment, there are new faces, new routines, and you’re not quite sure how your child is going to respond. For a lot of parents, there’s a mix of excitement and nerves before that first session even begins.

If you’ve ever brought your child to a class and they’ve stayed close to you, watched from the side, or refused to join in, you’re definitely not alone. It’s something I see all the time. A child walks into a new space, takes everything in, and holds back, while their grown up is quietly wondering

I’m writing this still feeling a bit on a high from the weekend. My Roarsome sport children went on tour this week to the Uttoxeter Festival of Running, where I was leading the warm up for the junior race. Seeing so many of our children there in their yellow t-shirts felt pretty special, and if

The Easter holidays can feel like a lot for parents. Two weeks to fill.Unpredictable weather (especially here in the UK!).And the pressure to keep children entertained, active, and away from screens. If you’re based in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, or the surrounding areas, you might be wondering: “Where can I take the kids that’s easy, local, and

When we think about children starting sport, it’s easy to focus on the physical skills — running, throwing, catching or kicking. But in reality, the foundations of a positive experience in sport are built much earlier than that. They begin with how a child feels. Feeling comfortable in a new environment, feeling connected to the