LEVELING UP YOUTH SPORTS IN WASHINGTON STATE
We are a coalition of youth sports organizations, municipalities, pediatricians, parents, educators, and youth. We address issues related to safety, quality, and access to youth sports in Washington state.
Sports can be transformative…
High quality youth sports:
Promote physical health
Protect against anxiety and depression
Build social connection and relationships
Promote resiliency
Support academic engagement and school attendance
…but some kids are being left on the sidelines, and those who play are left unprotected.
Not all youth have access to sports in their community. And youth sports are an unregulated industry in Washington state with no guidelines or oversight to prevent injury and abuse.
Together we are working to improve safety, quality, and access to youth sports.
Here are our policy solutions:
Improve safety of youth sports to prevent physical and emotional abuse, injury, and burnout.
Ensure all coaches receive high-quality training to improve the quality of kids’ experiences.
Make youth sports more affordable and accessible.
Convene a Task Force to study the youth sports industry in Washington State and make recommendations to the legislature.
Join us!
Help us advocate for a better system of youth sports in Washington state.
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