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Girls Summer Football Program   New Zealand Football has introduced summer football leagues for girls aged 7-12. You’ll enjoy these advantages: Fine weather means less chance of cancellation and no muddy pitches. Each league is played in the same place and at the same time every week. Instead of home and away games, you simply turn up and play at a regular venue. A wide range of age groups, so girls play with others of the same age. There are under-8, under-10 and under-12 leagues. Small team formats (e.g. 7 v 7) so players get more touches of the ball....

Healthy Snack Idea: Chewy Chocolate Chip Muesli Bar Chewy Chocolate Chip Healthy Muesli Bars (GF Options, Dairy Free, Low Sugar or Sugar Free Option) These are perfect for school lunch pack or after soccer practice, or maybe just for those mornings that you haven’t quite eased my way into cooking breakfast. Okay, maybe chocolate isn’t the best idea for breakfast, but while you eat it, you can wear whatever you want.  Ingredients (Makes 12-16 bars) ·       2 c. old-fashioned oats ·       2 c. brown rice crispy cereal (or Ricies) ·       1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour (or gluten free flour such...

Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has now become a worldwide problem. More and more children these days are suffering the same symptoms and diseases that were once only seen in adults; heart disease, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, to name just a few. Obesity is becoming one of the serious problems day by day all over the world. Obesity is termed as increase in the body weight of an individual due to excessive accumulation of fats. Where do all the little needles point to when they get hungry? You're the one they look to, when they are young, to buy,...

  Kids Sport Injury Prevention To live a healthy life good habits should start early. Participation in sports, whether it in a school physical education program, or in a soccer league, can teach kids about sportsmanship and most importantly, can also help build a framework for a better life. However, physical activity that is approached randomly can result in injures if one doesn’t have the requisite knowledge and, education. Another key component is to have functional apparel and footwear. Children are particularly susceptible to sports injuries for a variety of reasons. First, kids are growing at such a rapid pace;...