National Federation release
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Despite cutbacks in
funding in many high schools across the country, participation in high
school sports has never been higher - increasing for the 20th
consecutive year and establishing records for both girls and boys
participants.
Based on figures from the 50 state high school athletic/activity
associations, plus the District of Columbia, that are members of the
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS),
participation for the 2008-09 school year set an all-time high of
7,536,753, according to the 2008-09 High School Athletics Participation
Survey conducted by the NFHS.
In addition, boys and girls participation figures reached
all-time highs, with 3,114,091 girls and 4,422,662 boys participating in
2008-09. The girls figure increased by 56,825 this year, while the boys
figure increased by 50,547.
Based on the survey, it was also determined that 55.2 percent of
students enrolled in high schools participate in athletics - a slight
increase from last year's 54.8 percent.
TEN MOST POPULAR BOYS PROGRAMS
Participants
1. Football - 1,112,303
2. Track and Field - Outdoor 558,007
3. Basketball 545,145
4. Baseball 473,184
5. Soccer 383,824
6. Wrestling 267,378
7. Cross Country 231,452
8. Tennis 157,165
9. Golf 157,062
10. Swimming and Diving 130,182
TEN MOST POPULAR GIRLS PROGRAMS
Participants
1. Track and Field - Outdoor 457,732
2. Basketball 444,809
3. Volleyball 404,243
4. Softball - Fast Pitch 368,921
5. Soccer 344,534
6. Cross Country 198,199
7. Tennis 177,593
8. Swimming and Diving 158,878
9. Competitive Spirit Squads 117,793
10. Golf 69,223
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