WHAT DO THE CHILDREN PLAY? TOP THREE GROWING YOUTH SPORTS

          This information has been abstracted from an annual
     study conducted by American Sports Data for the Sporting
     Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) that tracks
     participation in 62 sports and activities (SGMA).

        TOP THREE FASTEST GROWING YOUTH SPORTS IN U.S.A.
          Ages 6-17; Based on "frequent" participation


  
 
    
 
      
SPORT
    
    
 
      
FREQUENCY
    
    
 
      
'92 
        (000)
    
    
 
      
'96 
        (000)
    
    
 
      
% 
        Gain
    
  
  
 
    
1 
      In-line Skating
    
 
      
25+ 
        days/year
    
    
 
      
1,893
    
    
 
      
7,890
    
    
 
      
316.80%
    
  
  
 
    
2 
      Mountain Biking
    
 
      
52+ 
        days/year
    
    
 
      
362
    
    
 
      
761
    
    
 
      
110.20%
    
  
  
 
    
3 
      Free Weights
    
 
      
100+ 
        days/year
    
    
 
      
958
    
    
 
      
1,461
    
    
 
      
52.50%