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"It’s been a rainy winter in many parts of Australia, wreaking havoc on kids’
sporting competitions. As mums, it has been frustrating to see so many of our
kids’ sport matches (and training sessions) cancelled because of waterlogged
grounds.
When footy, rugby, league tag, soccer or netball get cancelled because of
ground closures, our kids miss out on valuable exercise and growth
opportunities. It means less time to develop sport skills, practise teamwork,
boost resilience and mental health, engage with positive role models and play
with friends. It often means more time on the couch, and parents lamenting the
money they spent on registration fees and sports uniforms.
With climate change predicted to bring more intense rainfall events, this
situation isn’t going away. The good news is a growing body of research offers
insights into how we can address this problem through smarter urban design and
green infrastructure."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
