Four in 10 kids have been prevented from trying a sport with cost - and lack of facilities - among the reasons why.<br /><br />A poll, of 1,000 children aged five to 16, found 37 per cent have expressed a desire to try a sport or physical pursuit but have been prevented from doing so.<br /><br />Their parents also participated in the study and it emerged lack of nearby facilities (44 per cent) is the biggest obstacle to doing the activities they really want to do.<br /><br />With the expense (39 per cent) and the child’s lack of confidence (32 per cent) also barriers.<br /><br />It comes as 38 per cent of kids revealed they aren’t interested in the majority of sporting activities and nine per cent only do exercise ‘because they have to.’<br /><br />To address this, Olympic skateboarding sensation Lola Tambling has teamed-up with Weetabix [https://weetabix.co.uk/our-products/minis/caramelised-biscuit/], which commissioned the research, to call on young people to step out of their comfort zones and try new sports and physical activities.<br /><br />The event was hosted at the BaySixty6 Skatepark, in Notting Hill, London, with the 17-year-old teaching tips and tricks to fans and aspiring skaters.<br /><br />She said: “Trying something new can be scary, but it’s also the first step towards discovering what you’re passionate about."
