LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Youth sports participation in Nevada is in the danger zone.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s National Survey of Children’s Health revealed that 46% of Nevada youth ages 6-17 are involved in sports. That’s 10% below the national average, according to the Nevada Independent.
As for why, the article cites extreme heat in Las Vegas as well as the rising costs tied to participating in sports.
“I’ve watched fees go up, parents get disgruntled, and neighboring states come in and pick up our kids,” Cyril Franklin, head coach of the Silverado Skyhawks, said…