Sport
18 July, 2023
Calling all Munchkins to play rugby league
LITTLE rugby league enthusiasts aged three to seven years old will have the opportunity to start playing early with the Munchkin League.
The program will run every Tuesday from 18 July for six weeks, with the program holding a philosophy of learning through play, promoting physical activity in a fun and interactive environment.
Munchkin League encourages children to learn fine and gross motor skills, teamwork, problem solving abilities and communication whilst developing friendships and building confidence.
Coach Tania Bolger will be taking the kids through step by step drills to get them ready for the day and said programs like this were essential to teaching youngsters important skills.
“The reason we are choosing this age is because a lot of kids these days don’t have backyards and access to basic ball skills so this is their opportunity to do that,” she said.
“It teaches them ball skills and promoting physical activity whilst giving them the opportunity to interact and learn motor skills and team work and getting them into the team environment.
“We are all pretty much a family in the league world and it’s good to have a safe space for children in it – hopefully they progress into to all areas of sport growing up.”
The first session will kick off at the Atherton Junior Rugby League field from 3.30pm and a presentation will be held on Sunday 27 August to acknowledge the young players achievements.
Those wanting to get involved can register online or by contacting Tania on 0439 757 103.
