In Australia, organised sport is the primary method by which children engage in physical activity outside of school. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, participation rates in children have fallen significantly. Our purpose is to facilitate sustainable and ongoing programs that enable people of all ages to take up athletics across their lifespan.
Overview: https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/kb/aasc#resources_and_reading
In 2013-2012 financial year, 43,194 participants took part in Athletics in 1619 programs across Australia.
Queensland represented 9886 participants, the second-highest number after NSW (15.9K).
On average, there were 28 participants per program, of which there were 349 programs in Queensland.
It was estimated that $600,000 was invested by the AASC into Athletics to support grassroots participation.
https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/research/future
To become the most accessible sport in Australia
Engage all children in primary and high school
organised sport:
physical activity