Five top tips to ace Sports Day
The days are sunnier...mostly, which means Sports Day 2023 is upon us. Here are five top tips for having the best Sports Day ever!
Don't forget your kit!
It seems obvious, but there will be at least one kid who will have to wear lost property. Epic fail. The night before Sports Day, get your kit together (make sure it's clean!) and hang it on the inside handle of the front door. You'll have to move it to leave the house, so you won't forget it.
Stretch!
You need to make sure your muscles are properly warmed up, otherwise you could pull something and hurt yourself. It doesn't take long: roll your shoulders, swing your arms, touch your toes and reach for the sky. That's a good way to start and will make you feel ready to take part!
Hum your way to victory!
You're on your marks, you're set, you've got your eye on the finish line and the whistle blows. You can taste victory... you might be feeling nervous and that’s understandable. A great way to distract yourself from any anxiety you may have and let you concentrate on enjoying Sports Day is to hum while you run! It occupies your brain enough to let you get on with sport, which is where your muscle memory takes over.
Bring extra hair bobbles!
If you have long hair that can get in the way when you do sport, bring a spare hair bobble, obviously! Just in case you're a little careless putting your hair up and you accidentally snap it, or you have a spare to give to your bestie. They might be really grateful and let you win the egg and spoon race... Probably not, though!
It's the taking part that counts!
Yes, you've heard it before, but this is super important: Sports Day is supposed to be fun. You might not win anything, but that's not the point. It's about having a laugh with your friends and trying something new. Who knows? You might discover you're actually super at the sack race or you're really good at supporting your team. Whatever part you take, just take part.
Any other tips?
What are YOUR best tips for acing Sports Day? Do you always cheer on your bestie? Do you carry around an apple for a burst of energy? Do you bring paper medals to school so you always feel like a winner? Tell us below!
