Developing International Standards for Youth Sports through the Collaboration of an Alliance
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Developing International Standards for Youth Sports through the Collaboration of an Alliance Kate Cowan June 10, 2010 Power of Sport Summit
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Everyone has some value to add, however recognizing this value can often be challenging as we become attached to our programs and develop connotations about other programs. As a field we are stronger together then we are apart therefore developing a holistic approach in sport and development programs means recognizing the values of others and the importance of working together. The concept for the Game On! initiative was created by a group of 40 professionals from 20 different countries and harnessed by the International Alliance for Youth Sports. It was not by chance that the Game On! program has been able to impact the lives of more then 350,000 children in developing countries around the world, it is through the power of committed partners who are willing to put aside political differences for the benefit of creating a program for children and communities. One of the challenges of working in alliances is agreeing on and creating standards. In 2009 the IAYS released the first edition of the International Standards for Youth Sports. These standards were developed to be used by every youth sports program, and the IAYS along with our partners have taken a leadership role to assimilate and share the best practices. These standards have been assessed by a large group of youth sports coordinators from around the globe and have been adapted from the US National Standards for Youth Sports compiled by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). These standards reflect the consensus of this group and address a variety of topics that currently affect the delivery of youth sports programming around the world. The purpose of these standards is to provide a framework by which youth sports programs are designed and executed. The International Standards for Youth Sports place in motion a policy for youth sports.
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Developing International Standards for Youth Sports
through the Collaboration of an Alliance
Developing International Standards for Youth Sports
through the Collaboration of an Alliance
Kate CowanJune 10, 2010
Power of Sport Summit
Kate CowanJune 10, 2010
Power of Sport Summit
Agenda
Who is the International Alliance for Youth Sports
Partnership of the Alliance
International Standards for Youth Sports
Who is the
MISSIONMISSION
To promote and facilitate the values of sport for children
worldwide.
To create opportunities for children to participate in sports and physical activity in a Fun, Safe and Creative environment.
To provide children with life skills through the experience of sport.
To educate parents, coaches and administrators about key skills, knowledge and values surrounding sport opportunities for youth.
To create opportunities for children to participate in sports and physical activity in a Fun, Safe and Creative environment.
To provide children with life skills through the experience of sport.
To educate parents, coaches and administrators about key skills, knowledge and values surrounding sport opportunities for youth.
OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES
Youth Sports
Physical Education
Community Programming
Administration Training
Coach Training
Training of Trainers
Partnership“If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all will fail.”
Winston Churchill
Youth Sports
Education System vs. Sports System
What are the INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS STANDARDS
Quality Sports Environment
Programs should be FUN and Based on the Well-Being of Children
Training and Accountability
Screening Process
Screening Process
Parents Commitment
Sportsmanship
Safe Playing Environment
Equal Play Opportunity
Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol-Free Environment
