The youth program i9 Sports has been in Northeast Mesa for four years, experiencing tremendous growth, including a 35 percent increase every season since inception.
i9 Sports provides youth sports for ages 3 to 14, including flag football, basketball, T-ball (3-6), soccer (3-10), and cheerleading. Participants can enroll in fall, winter, spring, and summer programs. Athletes of all skill levels can also enroll in camps and skill enhancement clinics throughout the year.
“i9 Sports is a fun league,” explained James Smith, program director. “We are very organized, and focused on a positive experience for all,” he continued. “We have the fields set up, site coordinators, experienced refs, and practice only once a week.”
Usually, practice is an hour before the game, held on Saturdays at Fremont Junior High School. Basketball has practice on Friday evenings and games on Saturday afternoon.
The winter program starts Jan. 12, 2013, and registration is currently underway. Early bird discounts are available if you register before Nov.12. The deadline to register for the winter sports program is Dec. 31. To register, visit the Web site at i9Sports.com, or call (480) 726-1613.
Everyone knows sports are fun, but did you know participation in sports can actually help improve your child’s performance in school?
According to a review published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, there is a link between childhood physical activity and academic performance.
A blog on Education Week summed up the findings by stating: “Based on the literature they reviewed, the authors believe they’ve discovered a “significantly” positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance.”
In addition to improving academic performance, statistics show kids who are involved in sports are more likely to graduate from high school.
For more information, visit the Web site at www.i9Sports.com.