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THE MOST POPULAR SPORTS WITH GEN ZS IN AUSTRALIA Partner with us Articles Research 0 Sports, Health, and Fitness THE MOST POPULAR SPORTS WITH GEN ZS IN AUSTRALIA words by  Year13  12 Dec 2021       2 min read Go back Busted. When The Sun-Herald in 2019 reported that Cricket Australia inflated their sport participation numbers to appeal to sponsors, the public became more skeptical of such numbers across all sports. Thankfully, for Year13’s latest Wellbeing Check 2021 report, we’ve asked young Australians themselves what sports and exercises they do and found which are actually the most popular. Drumroll. The top three. At number one, the most underrated form of exercise: walking (83%). In second, good ol’ running, which almost half of them said ‘yes’ to (48%). And in third, 41% said they’re lifting weights. Next up, bush walking at 24%. One whole quarter of Gen Zs. How’s that for Australian culture? If rage-against-cyclists-people are still around, then they’re pissed off at almost a quarter of Gen Zs who cycle (23%). For those arguing that cycling is un-Australian – looking at these stats, pedalling is essentially as popular as hiking for young people. Swimming Australia once said, “Swimming is an important part of our national identity and as a Nation surrounded by water, it is in our DNA.” How much has this narrative shaped us? Coming in sixth place, 19% of Gen Zs told us they swim. The ancient mind-body connection practice from India made its way to The West, widely transforming into a more physical fitness offshoot: yoga, which 17% of Gen Zs told us they do.  The eighth most popular sport or exercise is dancing (14%), and we wonder how much of this is TikTok-influenced. At 13% is soccer, which is approximately twice as popular as Australian Rules Football, three times more than cricket, and six times more than Rugby Union Rugby League. Finally, at equal tenth place is basketball and – to which our international neighbours may be shocked to know – netball, at 11%. Here are the rest. 11. Boxing 9% 12. Skateboarding 8% 13. Pilates 8% 14. Tennis 7% 15. Surfing 7% 16. Australian Rules Football 6% 17. Athletics 5% 18. Indoor rock climbing 5% 19. Martial arts 5% 20. Cricket 4% 21. Skiing 4% 22. Touch football 4% 23. CrossFit 3% 24. Canoeing/kayaking 3% 25. Golf 3% 26. Rowing 2% 27. Squash 2% 28. BMX 2% 29. Outdoor rock climbing 2% 30. Rugby Union 2% 31. Rugby League 2% 32. Snowboarding 2% ×

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For Arena Football, the 3rd time is not the charm. The current troubles of the #ArenaFootballLeague (AFL) can be traced to key factors contributing to the AFL's precarious situation. If we learn anything, it is the importance of a strategic and focused business model cannot be overstated ☀ Financial Mismanagement and Payment Issues: Several teams reported severe financial issues, leading to teams halting operations mid-season. ☀ Leadership and Communication Failures: The league's commissioner, Lee Hutton, has been criticized for availability and lack of communication has exacerbated the financial and operational problems ☀ Operational Disruptions and Unstable Infrastructure: The AFL has experienced several logistical issues impacting the league's ability to maintain a professional environment ☀ Expansion and Team Viability: The rapid expansion to 16 teams for the 2024 season overextended the league's resources, while some franchises lacked proper organizational backing complicating the league's stability​. The AFL's history of financial instability, a 2009 bankruptcy filing and ceasing operations in 2019 contributed to a fragile foundation of poor planning. Strong business practices and fiscal management are critical to the success of individual teams and the overall health and sustainability of the league. Conversely, failures in these areas can have detrimental effects on the sport from operational disruptions to the abrupt cessation of team operations. Such failures erode trust among stakeholders, including players, fans, and investors, leading to a loss of credibility and potential long-term damage to reputation #Sportsbiz #Learning #Leadership #Management #Success

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CRICKET COACHES: With season starting soon in Australia be aware of higher injury risk bowling techniques, strength of players, and volume of bowling. Great discussion on this topic in X link below (screenshot in brief) https://lnkd.in/gk633Tup

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FC Bayern München signing Nestory Irankunda has had a successful individual season to farewell Adelaide United Football Club and their fans . We can see his attacking value (1.05) is way above average and more than compensates for his negative defensive value (-0.19). As an attacking midfielder (AM), 0.41 is also on the higher side. Beyond scoring, he has begun to facilitate a lot more. His success rate of finding a killer pass is quite high and if he can increase his volume of playing that final ball it will make him that much more dangerous to defences. At 0.73, his WR or actions per minute is around average just as his successful actions per minute is (SWR). A lot more to come from this young player. He loves the ball at his feet and taking on defenders before rifling in a powerful shot to test the keeper. If he can find more balance between shooting and playing a pass, he will be even more of a handful for defenders. He has played out wide a fair amount even though crossing is at this stage a weakness of his. A more central role or cutting in from out wide will yield more success for him so it’ll be on defenders to keep him wide. He puts in effort on defending and has some success but frustration and over-exuberance can occasionally see him give up fouls and miss tackles. Overall, a very dangerous attacking option

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Exciting opportunities to partner with Cheadle Town Football Club as a sponsor for our men's, women's, and junior teams. As a key player in the Cheadle community, our club offers unparalleled visibility and engagement, making this a prime chance for your company to gain extensive brand exposure and connect with our dedicated fan base. Our comprehensive sponsorship deck, detailing the various sponsorship packages available. Here are some key highlights: Men's and Women's Teams Sponsorship Brand Visibility: With an average of 150-200 attendees at our home matches and a strong social media presence, your brand will receive significant exposure. Community Engagement: Sponsoring our teams places your company at the heart of our community, fostering positive local relationships. Junior Teams Sponsorship Youth Development: Support the next generation of footballers by sponsoring teams from ages 7 to 16, competing in the East Manchester Football League. Grassroots Focus: Align your brand with our strong emphasis on grassroots football, promoting sportsmanship and development at a young age. Stadium Sponsorship Historic Opportunity: Be the first-ever sponsor of Park Road, our home stadium, and become a part of Cheadle Town's rich history. Extensive Exposure: Enjoy vast brand visibility with your company's name prominently displayed at our stadium, linking directly with our club and community. By partnering with Cheadle Town Football Club, your company will benefit from increased brand awareness, direct community engagement, and a positive association with a well-respected local institution. We believe that this partnership could be mutually beneficial and would love to discuss how we can collaborate to achieve your marketing and community engagement goals.

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New era dawns for Singapore Sports Hub Singapore Sports Hub is entering an exciting new era after adding state-of-the-art tennis and football centres to its impressive range of venues, with a new indoor arena also on the boards, as reports John Sheehan. The Singapore Sports Hub is one of the world’s first fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle destinations. Spanning a mammoth 35 hectares of land in the heart of the city, the Singapore Sports Hub houses a unique cluster of world-class facilities comprising the National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, OCBC Arena, OCBC Aquatic Centre, Water Sports Centre, Kallang Wave Mall, Singapore Sports Museum, and Shimano Cycling World. Recent additions to the complex include the Kallang Tennis Hub and the Kallang Football Hub, while a new Indoor Arena is also in planning. Officially declared open by then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in July 2015, the Singapore Sports Hub incorporates cutting-edge, environmentally conscious design and construction. The campus comprises different multi-purpose venues with the capacity and professional expertise to host a variety of events ranging from sports and entertainment to lifestyle and community events. National agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) officially took over the facility in late 2022, ending its partnership with Sports Hub Pte Ltd (SHPL), the private consortium that had been running the $1.33-billion complex since it opened in 2014. Mitch Seeto, Head of Venue Operations at the Singapore Sports Hub, told Sports Venue Business (SVB)’s John Sheehan: "We’re a unique site here at the Singapore Sports Hub. We’ve got a number of world class venues all under the same operating team. (In addition to) the National Stadium (and) Singapore Indoor Stadium, we’ve got other world class facilities here as well, including an Aquatic Centre and a Water Sports Centre. Earlier this year, we opened the brand-new Kallang Tennis Hub and Kallang Football Hub. "The Singapore Sports Hub has got three pillars, so events obviously is one pillar but elite athlete training is another. (Singapore’s) National athletes train at a lot of our venues across the different sports. "The third pillar is community and community use, so you could be swimming in the same swimming pool a national athlete has just got out of. "It’s the same for basketball. You could be training and playing with your mates right alongside where the national basketball players trained or have just finished their session as well. So that’s quite cool." For the full story, go to: https://lnkd.in/enkMGJAi #singapore #sportsbiz #sportsindustry #stadia #arenas #SportsVenueBusiness #SVBLIVE Sports Venue Business SVB LIVE The Sports Networker Cassandra Calleja David Hall

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This might quite possibly be the most enjoyable sports CEO job in the South Island - I think so! If you are a collaborative & strategic leader, a natural networker, and have a strong understanding of high performance teams then this could be the role for you. #business #leadership #networking #governance #canterbury #businessofsport

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Grand Slam Track, a new global track league founded by four-time Olympic gold medalist and CEO Michael Johnson and President Steve Gera, was formally unveiled in June. GST secured $30mm in financial commitments. Winners Alliance led the round. Its investment thesis was simple. “Track is a global sport. It’s the world’s oldest sport. And there really ought to be more structure and something for its fans and the athletes, other than just the Olympics every four years,” Ahmad Nassar (CEO, Winners Alliance) said. While "we think [the GST investment] will serve us as commercial partners over the long run, and the fans and governing bodies because it'll elevate the sport, from an athlete standpoint, there's not enough track content to showcase how incredible they are [which limits their earning power].” #emergingsports #sportsbiz #track #trackandfield #startup #investment cc: JohnWallStreet Randall Friedman Ryan Dastrup, PhD Jacie Brandes https://lnkd.in/eu_gZYeE

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Yes, women’s sports aren’t reaching the milestones they ideally should. There's still more talk than action. There are plenty of interesting statistics to take away from this article, shedding light on the opportunities for growth. #sports #sportsbiz #india

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A lot of people ask me about doing an end of season review / end of Olympic campaign review - and where to start? I've been doing reviews for about 25 years - tennis, rugby, football, rugby league, AFL, Olympic campaigns, corporate clients and have got a pretty good review process that's been developed and fine tuned over a long, long time....but without giving away all the company secrets 😁 .... STEP 1: start by looking at these ten things: 1. PLAYERS; 2. COACHES; 3. STAFF; 4. CULTURE; 5. LEADERSHIP; 6. ENVIRONMENT (including facilities and equipment); 7. MANAGEMENT (including funding, budgeting, reporting requirements); 8. SYSTEMS / PROCESSES; 9. COMMUNICATION; 10. INTEGRATION OF 1-9 - (which is quite often where the problems are). STEP 2: Apply a simple breakdown of what's working and what's not i.e. The Three S Model: Sustain, Stop and Start: Sustain - KEEPING DOING - what are we doing that's working. Stop - STOP DOING - what are we doing that's not working. Start - START DOING - what can we introduce that will make us better. STEP 3: Then in each of the ten areas follow my M.A.D.D. process: MEASURE - what's measurable, count what's countable! ANALYZE - is what's measurable and countable a. relevant b. important c. responsible for the performance of that area? DISCUSSIONS - what are the people telling you? Interviews, surveys, focus groups etc. DIRECTION - what do you need to change, how will you change it, how will you measure the impact of the changes? STEP 4: Finally, in each of the ten areas apply what I call my D.I.M.S. rule: DOES IT MAKE SENSE? Look at what you're doing - and challenge yourself - does it make sense? There's a lot more to it - but these practical tips will get you moving forward. #waynegoldsmith #wgcoaching #sportsperformance #performancereviews #endofseasonreviews #getbetteratgettingbetter

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🏀 As an expert in the sports industry, it's fascinating to see the intense match between Sal’s NBL NBS Nelson Giants and Tauranga Whai. The top players delivered outstanding performances that showcased their talent and dedication. 🏀 Dan Grida's impressive 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals, along with Dan Fotu's 17 points and 8 rebounds, demonstrated their skills on the court. And let's not forget Kobe Langley's solid performance with 13 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals. 🏀 On the other side, Phill Carr's dominant 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Kruz Perrott-Hunt's 19 points showed the Tauranga team's strength and strategy. The game highlighted the competitiveness and resilience of both teams on the court. 🏀 Looking ahead, will the Nelson Giants bounce back from this loss in their next game? Or will Tauranga Whai continue their winning streak? The future matchups promise more excitement and intense gameplay. Who are you rooting for in the next game? #Sal’sNBL #Basketball #SportsCompetitions #TeamPerformance #ExcitingGames #NelsonGiants #TaurangaWhai

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With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it's time to capitalise on the impact that hosting the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games will have by investing in a comprehensive legacy program that will benefit community sport throughout NSW for generations. Beyond the thrill of Australia hosting the world’s premier multi-sport event, the Games present a unique chance for governments and sports to invest in comprehensive legacy programs that will benefit community sport throughout the nation for generations. That is why Sport NSW produced Impact 2032 - a report that recognises Australia’s hosting of the Games represents a momentous opportunity. By investing in programs, facilities, leadership, capability building and events, Government's can support and encourage people of all ages and abilities to be active participants in sports. https://lnkd.in/gzqsYGF8

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ICYMI: LATEST NEWS: Football Queensland and Roar Football in the Community program to capitalise on growth Read here 👇 #Football #Soccer #FootballNews

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As the Australian winter draws near and the long summer days fade into the rear-view mirror, there's a natural inclination to settle in, take cover, and prepare for the long season ahead (not that we can complain about winters in Australia 🇦🇺 ).   For me, this transition always sparks deep reflection, especially as the nights grow longer and I find myself immersed in my home office. It's a pivotal moment to assess the trajectory of the year so far, to recalibrate plans, and to brace ourselves for the challenges ahead.   Recently, our team gathered off-site at Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club Inc for our quarterly strategy session, a regular occurrence where we dissect our progress, pinpoint areas for improvement, and share valuable insights across departments. This time, there was an electric energy in the air as our 🇺🇸 US team of one (Blake Bender) convened in Adelaide. Many of us have been here since the inception or at critical junctures in our company's journey, making us a collective force, a team of founders shaping the essence of Lumin Sports.   As the cool night descended upon us after our intense session, I couldn't help but reflect on the remarkable 6.5-year journey of Lumin. It's not just about me as a cliché start-up founder being proud of the team; it's about realising that we're onto something truly extraordinary. I'm genuinely excited and motivated by the immense potential ahead for Lumin. With a world-class team driven by a shared vision, we're poised to make a lasting impact on the industry.   My small take away from this post is that there is an undeniable power in a small team of high-performing individuals united by a clear purpose. It's an exhilarating, challenging, and immensely satisfying adventure, and one that I would encourage every professional to try and find in their career. I have found it in Lumin and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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