If you find yourself sitting on the sidelines watching your kids play sport a few times each week, why do you get up and get involved? Becoming a volunteer ref or sideline judge is a great way to support your kids and get active in a fun way all while giving something back to your community. Talk to your kids’ sports clubs to find out how you can get involved.

Walk and cycle to and from school or sporting commitments with your kids as often as possible.

Ride the bus to school with your kids and walk home.

Vary the route that when walking or riding with the kids to school or to their sports club.

Meet a group of mothers at drop-off time and do a walk around the school or club neighbourhood. Don’t forget to submit your steps to the Queensland Step Counter.

Take part with your kids in school activities like “Walk to School Day”.

Get in a half hour brisk walk around the sporting venue or use some of the facilities.

Arrange to meet with other parents and get active by walking or jogging.

Do warm up or warm down activities with your kids.

Take the dog with you and do a walk while the kids are occupied.

Find time each weekend to do something active with your kids like cricket in the backyard, frisbee at the beach, or football in the park.

Plan an activity challenge together such as a fun run, mini triathlon or a walk for charity.

Take your kids and your dog for a walk.

Get yourself a bike and explore your local area with the kids.

Set up a netball or basketball hoop in the backyard and challenge your kids to a goal shooting competition.

Set up a regular time each week for family activity time and be committed to it.

If you find yourself sitting on the sidelines watching your kids play sport a few times each week, why do you get up and get involved? Becoming a volunteer ref or sideline judge is a great way to support your kids and get active in a fun way all while giving something back to your community. Talk to your kids’ sports clubs to find out how you can get involved.

Walk and cycle to and from school or sporting commitments with your kids as often as possible.

Ride the bus to school with your kids and walk home.

Vary the route that when walking or riding with the kids to school or to their sports club.

Meet a group of mothers at drop-off time and do a walk around the school or club neighbourhood. Don’t forget to submit your steps to the Queensland Step Counter.

Take part with your kids in school activities like “Walk to School Day”.

Get in a half hour brisk walk around the sporting venue or use some of the facilities.

Arrange to meet with other parents and get active by walking or jogging.

Do warm up or warm down activities with your kids.

Take the dog with you and do a walk while the kids are occupied.

Find time each weekend to do something active with your kids like cricket in the backyard, frisbee at the beach, or football in the park.

Plan an activity challenge together such as a fun run, mini triathlon or a walk for charity.

Take your kids and your dog for a walk.

Get yourself a bike and explore your local area with the kids.

Set up a netball or basketball hoop in the backyard and challenge your kids to a goal shooting competition.

Set up a regular time each week for family activity time and be committed to it.