ABSTRACT
In recent years children’s sport has become a very controversial area. Proponents and opponents continually voice their opinions and beliefs about the benefits to be reaped or costs to be incurred from sports
participation. Those in favour of children’s sport see it as a land of promise where participants develop future skills, sportsmanship, selfesteem, independence, loyalty and a commitment to excellence. Those against view sport as a den of iniquity arguing that the ‘win at all cost’ attitude fosters violence, cheating, drug abuse and dissent.
