A Survey of Competitive Athletics for Young Children in the La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the institutions in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area offering activities of an interscholastic nature for young children, the competitive sports or games of an interscholastic nature that were conducted for young children in the La Crosse area, and how these activities of an interscholastic nature were organized, administered, and presented. A 70 item questionnaire was developed to determine what activities were offered and how activities were organized, administered, and conducted. At least 19 organizations offered a total of 16 competitive activities of an interscholastic nature to young children in the La Crosse area. Major areas of the study included medical supervision, travel, winning, participant playing time, and the granting of awards.