The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has reported 2016 participation figures of popular youth sports played by athletes age 6 to 12 at a core level. The SFIA defines core participants as those who participate in a sport on a regular basis, with definitions varying by sport.

For more than 100 years, the SFIA has been instrumental in representing sports and fitness businesses and works to build healthier, more enjoyable lifestyles in America.