who are not sporty, competitive sports just put them off even more . If the school just takes pride in the winners, the sense of failure in others can be corrosive. There should be an emphasis on fitness, and a competitive stance to do better than before " Sheena, Hemel Hempstead "In my own experience (and that of my children), the idea that competitive sport in school has disappeared just isn't true. By all means, make provision for those that enjoy it to compete at a higher level, on school teams (and in a broader range of activities), but forcing non-sporty types to take part can often backfire, leaving them with a life-long aversion to all sports and forms of exercise. Better that they do a little of something they might enjoy and have the health benefits of exercise rather than forced to compete and loathe it forever. Maybe introducing yoga or pilates?" Helen, Doncaster " I have worked with children and find that as soon as you make something competitive the more sporty children immediately take over because they want to win for the team, leaving a large number of children simply stood in line, or sat on a bench waiting for the next game. We should be doing more to get children active and involved from a young age, which includes greater investment in sports in schools and communities and praising the achievements of all children for taking part. Get a grip, Cameron " Anon "I don't think