What’s inspiring to me for this month’s article is…
The Joy of Attending Kids Sporting Events!
Seriously, this is one of the highlights of being an auntie and glam-ma…attending those kids events. It’s so much different than attending one as a parent…for you’re there just for the fun of it…without all the commitment of managing your schedule around your kid’s practices, games, uniforms and equipment, etc.
You just show up and become a cheering fan! How cool is that? Celebrating their win or consoling their defeat.
I love the dynamics of watching “my kid” interact with their teammates and opponents and show their heart and passion for the sport. Not only are they developing their physical and athletic skills, but they are fine tuning their mental preparedness which becomes more masterful as they mature.
Sporting events help them learn commitment, encouragement, compassion, empathy, sportsmanship, control, respect, gratitude, and so much more! They learn how to behave properly whatever the outcome of the event is, for if they choose to participate in a competitive sport where there is clearly a winner and loser, they need to be as gracious in defeat as they are in winning.
Now the stages they go through can be quite entertaining and downright hilarious. So, at 5 years of age for instance, they are easily distracted and spend most of their time gazing around and paying attention to anything other than what’s happening on the court or field. It’s like the coach is “herding cats”!
Then, as they mature and become more focused, determined, coordinated and competitive, it evolves into the spectator becoming more serious about the game too and supporting and encouraging their respective athlete and team. We have to remember “it’s just a game” though and not take it too seriously either. How many times have you seen parents as the ones who are misbehaving and getting over-zealous because they disagree with the referees? Yikes! Time out!
So, let’s celebrate those young burgeoning athletes. Let’s celebrate those parents, family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and coaches who unselfishly give of their time and effort to foster and support the development of these kids.
They show up no matter the day, time or weather to mentor and cheer on their favorite athlete and team! I am proudly one of those people who has attended countless events for my nephews and grandkids. I know I have as much fun as they do! Can I tell you how many times I have frozen my butt off watching fall football or early spring soccer outdoors in Wisconsin? Now that’s commitment! It must be love!
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