10 Reasons to play Rounders in School

With Rounders being removed from the list of assessed sports at G.C.S.E. and A Level, Rounders England, using feedback from teachers and young people, compiled a list of the 10 best reasons to carry on playing Rounders in school!

1.

Rounders does not hold as many pre-conceptions as some sports often seen in the media - therefore it provides a very relaxed and open environment for young people to be who they want to be

2.

Jane Vernon

Rounders is easy to set up, fully inclusive and safe to play

3.

Rounders stands out amongst other sports for a number of reasons, including its spirit of sportsmanship and the requirement for young people to think about strategy and tactics

4.

Rounders has an impact on learning, with its tailored Rounders Young Leaders Award. This links individual learning and teaching disciplines

5.

Rounders provides young people with key transferable skills, such as strength of character, resilience and an understanding of how they can play their part in society

6.

Rounders provides young people with very clear targets for practice and self-improvement

7.

Rounders is an engaging sport for both boys and girls

8.

Rounders encourages peer support and recognition, and can be played at varying levels from social activity to high level competition

9.

Rounders encourages team work, communication and decision making amongst young people

10.

Rounders shows that with dedicated practice comes clear reward