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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
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Keep up with the play campaign launched

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Sport NZ Sport New Zealand is a kaitiaki (guardian) of the play, active recreation and sport system in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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Keep up with the play is a public awareness campaign launched to highlight the commonly held beliefs around youth sport and the shift in thinking required to halt declining youth participation numbers in New Zealand.

It is a collaborative campaign by five of the largest participation sports (Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Rugby and Football) with support from Sport NZ.

Keep up with the play and keep kids in sport.

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