Benefits to children

• Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation
• Children learn the basics of fitness conditioning, including how to train and practise
• Children learn the basic principles and importance of health and nutrition
• Through specially arranged physical activities and games, some very important mental and psychological skills are nurtured. These include self-motivation, self-responsibility, self-management, persistence, resilience and a best effort always attitude
• Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others
• Contact with older children and adults provides valuable role model experiences
• Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health, fitness and overall well-being
• Physical activity develops motor and social skills and intellectual capacities.
• The SDL can assist in reducing self-destructive and delinquent behaviour in young people and contribute to a more disciplined attitude
• Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support
• Growth in the Sturt Domestic League benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population
• Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory, enhanced creativity and better learning, and problem solving and attitude capabilities
• Sturt Domestic League helps children develop to their full potential.

Benefits to parents

• Convenient, local opportunities for safe, quality family time that results in family bonding
• The opportunity to engage with children and other families in physical activities and games
• Greater social contact and interaction

Benefits to the community

• A stronger social fabric and improved community health
• Enhanced family and non-family support networks
• Decreased antisocial behaviour
• Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support
• Growth in the Sturt Domestic League benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population