There's the physical environment and a social norms aspect to this.
Something highlighted by colleagues at #LondonSport with their #MoreBallGames campaign.
Watch their video: www.change.org/p/join-the-m...
We also need to make our streets and housing estates safe and welcoming for so the next generation of Lionesses can kick a ball about (not to mention all the other reasons to enable doorstep play!) #MoreBallGames #StartWithPlay
A Brent Council “NO BALL GAMES” sign on a street where I kicked a football around as a child.
I do - very much!! @playingout.bsky.social #MoreBallGames
No fun.
#NoBallGames #MoreBallGames
@playingout.bsky.social
A campaign to remove ‘no ball games’ signs across London’s council estates has launched in a drive to encourage play.
youtu.be/ExxdGUny4EM
London Sport is inviting people to join the movement by signing a petition...
www.change.org/p/join-the-m...
#MoreBallGames #YouthSports #London
@fiplayscotland.bsky.social did you see this #moreballgames www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"No Ball Games. No Freedom. No Hope....Not any more". (58sec film by Saatchi & Saatchi using their advertising power for good). #MoreBallGames #RightToPlay www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exxd...
Pleased to sign the #MoreBallGames petition.
“No Ball Games” signs that prevent children from playing are joyless, contribute to child inactivity rates and a lack of community connection.
Sign here: chng.it/pbDvjX95XB @playingout.bsky.social