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Published: October 10, 2008
Girls and boys in grades three through 12 are participating in organized sports activities like never before. But disparities exist, based on economics, race, gender and community size.
Overall
72% - Youngsters who have participated in at least one organized or team sport in the past 12 months.
Urban Elementary Students
59% - girls
80% - boys
Suburban Elementary
81% - girls
89% - boys
Rural Elementary
59% - girls
68% - boys
Urban High School Students
59% - girls
68% - boys
Suburban High School
69% - girls
71% - boys
Rural High School
65% - girls
66% - boys
Source: Women's Sports Foundation report "Go Out and Play: Youth Sports in America"
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