Homeschooling & Sports

This seems to be a tough one for a lot of people. Your child wants to play football or baseball or basketball or swim on a team, and you can't see any option other than the local public school.

You'll have to decide what your priorities are, of course, but you also need to be realistic about your options. Don't give up!

Below are ways to find sports groups, help in starting them and thoughts on ways of looking at and pursuing sports. Be sure to share any resources or ideas you have by e-mailing us at bzpbooks@isp.com.

Resources & Ideas

Homeschool SportsNet Inc. Team locator, workshops, handbook, newsletter, stories/news, more!

How to Start a Homeschool Sports Program. This upbeat article will make you want to get started today!

Consider ALL that's available. Look over this amazing list of hundreds of sports on Wikipedia. We don't always get to do exactly what we want to in life, but there are usually some great options.

Other Options. Not all sports teams will have a web presence, so be sure to contact the homeschool groups in your area to find out what's available. Also, check with local Christian schools to see if they allow homeschoolers to participate in their extra-curricular activities. Finally, many communities have a variety of sports programs open to all children. And don't rule out starting your own team or group. Many students dream of playing big time and going on to professional competition, but that does not end up being a reality for the vast majority. Having fun is a great goal, too!