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The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Joins Forces with Chartis to Help Reduce Concussions for Young Athletes
January 24, 2012
The National Council of Youth Sports announced that it is collaborating with Chartis to raise awareness of the risks of concussions and other head injuries in youth sports through aHead of the Game®. aHead of the Game® is designed to help coaches, parents and young athletes learn signs and symptoms of concussions, seek proper treatment and follow appropriate return to play protocols to avoid the significant dangers of multiple concussions. NCYS is helping Chartis spread the word by providing ”aHead of the Game” materials on its website, providing content for the Chartis aHead of the Game micro site, and distributing educational materials to its members.
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Beyond Background Screening. Introducing NCSI 360 -- The Gold Standard of Safety
December 13, 2011
Dear Responsible Youth Sport Advocate:
The heightened awareness of predators and pedophiles in youth sports reminds us of the vital responsibility those working with youth have to understand and perform our due diligence protecting and preserving the integrity of our organizations. In the spirit of keeping children safe, we hope you find this email helpful in providing you with gold standard solutions and resources. Reviewing your organization’s best practices, policies and procedures on a regular basis is an essential call to action. NCYS has tools already in place to assist you in the risk management process for the organization from start to finish.
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National Council of Youth Sports Unites With Leading Out-of-School-Time Organizations to Combat Childhood Obesity
December 2, 2011
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) announced on Tuesday at the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Building a Healthier Future Summit its partnership with leading out-of-school-time organizations to unify principles for nutrition and physical activity. Recognizing this opportunity for action, leaders from nine ChildObesity180-affiliated organizations identified and agreed upon three sustainable, actionable Healthy Kids Out of School principles that are sufficiently flexible for adaptation to local environments and cultures. They are:
> Drink Right: Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.
> Move More: Boost movement and physical activity in all programs.
> Snack Smart: Fuel up on fruits and vegetables.
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National Youth Sports Week Unveils “F.A.N.S. for Youth Sports" Strengthening the Four Main Pillars of Fitness, Access, Nutrition and Safety
July 27, 2011
National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Executive Director Sally Johnson joined U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre, Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports and other prominent figures at a news conference to announce the unveiling of the 112th Congress Youth Sports Legislative Agenda during National Youth Sports Week. The event took place on Wednesday, July 27th at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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NCYS and Always Positive Join Forces to Spread the Message Making a Positive Difference in Life, Community and Sport
July 21, 2011
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is pleased to announce it has endorsed the Always Positive (AP) movement teaming up to create positive environments in youth sports and healthy lifestyles for stronger neighbors and communities. NCYS will assist AP in creating a global movement for people and organizations to come together with the courage to cause positive change, the character to live with integrity, and the commitment to make a positive difference.
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NCYS Teams-Up with League Athletics.com Providing Easy-To-Use Sports Websites, Online Registration, Management and Communications Tools for Parents, Volunteers, and Coaches
June 7, 2011
The growing need to provide youth sports teams, clubs and organizations with the necessary league management tools was made stronger today by the announcement of a partnership between LeagueAthletics.com and the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS). For more than a decade, LeagueAthletics.com has been providing high quality websites, online registration, management and communications systems throughout the web. The LeagueAthletics.com website tools spread the administrative load of managing a club’s registration and communication activities in an easy-to-use, organized manner.
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OKCBF Receives Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness
June 1, 2011
The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation is one of five organizations across the U.S. to receive the 2011 Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. The award is given annually to recognize efforts to provide or enhance opportunities for the community to engage in physical activity, fitness, or sports programs.
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National Council of Youth Sports Names Motel 6 Its Official Lodging Partner Offering Nationwide Discounts for Sports and Leisure Travel
May 17, 2011
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is proud to announce its new partnership with Motel 6 offering affordable lodging to its members. The partnership offers NCYS members a nationwide discount on Motel 6 and Studio 6 room reservations. With 1,100 properties across the United States and Canada, NCYS members can find clean, comfortable rooms and great service at the lowest price of any national hotel chain as they travel for sporting events and leisure.
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PEP Survives Massive Federal Budget Cuts But Future Tenuous
April 13, 2011
We Need Your Help Saving PEP. A perfect storm is developing in Washington that could eliminate funding for physical education. Leaders in the House of Representatives are committed to reducing government spending. The recently passed budget does not include money for physical education (PEP). The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) is in SERIOUS DANGER in the current budget environment. A pre-written letter has been composed for you and will automatically be sent to your representatives when you click here to show your support: http://www.capwiz.com/sgma/issues/alert/?alertid=15057526
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Happy One Year Anniversary of Let's Move!
February 8, 2011
As you know, this week marks the first anniversary of the launch of the Let's Move! initiative. An important part of this week is our unveiling of multiple resources that are designed to let you work within your community on solving the problem of childhood obesity. Does your organization have a newsletter or a blog? Check out the columns by the First Lady that you can use. http://www.letsmove.gov/stakeholders.php
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AthleticTrainer4Hire Website Service Locates Qualified Athletic Trainers to Provide Medical Coverage at Youth Sporting Events and Camps
December 7, 2010
AthleticTrainer4Hire is a remarkable website service that caters to Certified Athletic Trainers and to Event Coordinators of sports related events and camps. Locating qualified athletic trainers to provide medical coverage at sporting events is very important to the safety and well being of today’s youth and event coordinators are having to search too hard to find licensed, certified and qualified athletic trainers.
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National Foundation Legislation Passes the Senate
December 13, 2010
On Friday December 10th, the U.S. Senate unanimously endorsed legislation to create the National Foundation on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition--a nonprofit, charitable foundation to raise private funds to support the work of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. S.1275 moved through the Senate with bipartisan support and it is expected to be taken up as H.R.4322 by the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress adjourns.
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The Entire Sports Industry Loses A Great Champion
August 9, 2010
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and the entire amateur youth sports and sporting industries are mourning the death of former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK). Senator Stevens, 86, and four other people were killed on Monday night in a plane crash in southwest Alaska. Senator Ted Stevens was a champion of sport in America and a tireless advocate for all American athletes. He will always be remembered for his service.
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NCYS Provides Funding Relief Program For Youth Sports Organizations While Promoting Healthy Spending Habits
June 24, 2010
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and Locker 81 Fundraising Solutions proudly announce the release of an amazing new program called Smart Giving. The purpose of the program is to assist youth sports organizations with responsible and respectable fundraising solutions that provide funds for both the grass-tops national organizations and the grassroots local teams and leagues.
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Are You Doing Your Due Diligence?
May 13, 2010
Recently there has been high profile attention to the issue of predators in youth sports. As a result of this heightened attention it is more important than ever that we are all doing our due diligence to protect and preserve the integrity of our organizations. In the spirit of keeping children safe, we hope you find this information helpful in providing history as well as a responsible call to action by reviewing your organization’s best practices, policies and procedures.
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Sports Parenting Tip of the Month Becomes an Effective Resource for Youth Sports Parents and Coaches
May 6, 2010
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and PlaySportsTV (PSTV) continue to serve the youth sports community by delivering the necessary tools for educating youngsters. Today they announced a new resource for the youth sports industry, the “Sports Parenting Tip of the Month” video player. This educational tool is a customized video player that an organization can add to its web page.
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Partnership Provides the Tools for Developing Stronger Youth Coaches and Well-Rounded Athletes. PlaySportsTV.com and the National Council of Youth Sports Expand the Resources
March 18, 2010
One skill and one young athlete at a time adds up quickly with the right instruction. The growing need to provide youth sports coaches and parents with the necessary tools for educating youngsters was made stronger today by the announcement of a partnership between PlaySportsTV.com (PSTV) and the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS).
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National Council of Youth Sports and Preferred Sports Provider Network Team Up For Injury Prevention and Sports Wellness. Athletes Win Big With Quality Sports Fitness and Performance Services
March 3, 2010
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and Preferred Sports Provider Network (PSPN) are proud to announce a new partnership for athletes to increase their physical ability, to build strength, prevent injury and perform better.
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NCYS Executive Director Guest on Voice America
September 29, 2009
NCYS Executive Director Sally Johnson was the guest on Jim Meier's live Voice America live broadcast show on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN The show, called Championship Thinking" provided Ms. Johnson the forum to discuss the NCYS, its history, common issues, advocacy, projects, programs and "Keeping Kids Safe from Predators in Youth Sports".
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President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport
June 16, 2009
Today, President Barack Obama announced the formation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. This permanent White House office will promote the values of the Olympic Movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics. The primary function of the Office will be to enhance awareness of the Olympic Movement through promotion of its fundamental principles at the federal level.
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Congratulations to NCYS Member Don Ruedlinger on Receiving the 2009 Naismith Sportsmanship Award
June 2009
Don Ruedlinger will accept the award on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 during the Polk County All Sports Award Dinner at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida.
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Racing Protege Alli Owens Heads to Victory Lane with NCYS
May 28, 2009
Female ARCA RE/MAX driver with eyes to the 2010 Nationwide Series serves as national role model
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In memory of Neil A. Parmenter, an NCYS STRIVE Award’s Local Youth Sports Administrator of the Year
May 4, 2009
In memory of Neil A. Parmenter
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is sad to announce member Neil Parmenter, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009. He was a lifelong Des Moines resident.
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Dedication, Passion and Commitment Determine America’s Best Youth Sports Leaders as STRIVE Hometown Heroes
August 15, 2008
This year, NCYS’ Hershey’s STRIVE Award will be presented to a national administrator, a local administrator, a volunteer and a coach/official for their “heartfelt passion, enthusiastic commitment, and a contagious spirit to help kids succeed in youth sports activities.” Honorees were nominated by team members, parents or colleagues and judged by a panel of NCYS officials.
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STRIVE Award Recognizes Top Youth Sports Leaders in National Program
September 18, 2007
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) selected five adult leaders involved in youth sports organizations as recipients of its 4th annual Hershey's STRIVE Award. STRIVE stands for Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence.
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National Council of Youth Sports and CDC Team-Up on Youth Sports Concussion Initiative. New Tool Kit Provides Essential Concussion Recognition and Response Information for All Youth Sports
July 27, 2007
The National Council of Youth Sports today announced they have joined with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help promote a new initiative to protect participants of all youth sports who may be at risk of concussion. The campaign entitled, “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports,” expands efforts of previous CDC campaigns which were designed to protect teenagers at risk of concussion to athletes of all youth sports, regardless of age.
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United States Olympic Committee Teams Up with the NCYS and NCSI to Provide a Full Service Criminal Background Screening Program
February 19, 2007
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) has announced a new agreement with United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for background screening services. Sports leaders are making the commitment to the best safety standards.
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Hometown Heroes Shine In National Spotlight
September 21, 2006
Millions of men and women active in youth sports are finally getting the recognition they deserve. The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) has named four individuals from hometown communities throughout the United States as recipients of its Hershey's STRIVE Award. NCYS membership represents more than 52 million boys and girls involved in youth sports nationwide.
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America's Best Youth Sports Leaders Dream, Reach, Succeed
September 5, 2005
This awe-inspiring STRIVE Award pays tribute to exceptional individuals who devote countless hours each week, all while juggling full-time careers, families, and other commitments. They are a reflection of thousands of other youth sports mentors across the nation that work very hard and expect little or nothing in return.
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Skills For Life - The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed
April 1, 2005
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and Skills for Life, LLC, have created an affiliate program to sell the unique new coaching manual for life - Skills for Life: The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed - by Mike Jarvis and Jonathan Peck.
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Americans Outdoors Act Introduced in Senate
June 24, 2004
For several years now, the National Council of Youth Sports and its membership have been advocates for the protection and preservation of land so that our children will have adequate athletic fields and recreation facilities. Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation (AHR), a NCYS member, has been a respected leader guiding us and keeping us informed on the progress of related legislation to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
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Hershey's STRIVE Awards Program Honors Youth Sports Hometown Heroes
January 2004
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is proud to introduce the Hershey's STRIVE Awards. These annual awards recognize coaches, administrators and volunteers - from hometown communities throughout the United States - who have demonstrated a heartfelt passion, an enthusiastic commitment and a contagious spirit to help kids succeed in youth sports activities. Through their actions and professionalism, they demonstrate to young people that sports teach respect, initiative, values and excellence.
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NCYS Submits Written Testimony to U.S. House of Representatives
April 03, 2003 - Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior receives statement from NCYS requesting support to protect the land for sport and recreation.
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FBI Requests Youth Sports Community To Make a Commitment To the Safety of Children
The attached letter from the FBI requests the members of the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) to take action in the protection of our children through the National Child Identification Program (NCIDP). The NCYS is challenging all youth sports organizations to get involved in this child safety awareness program taking on our public safety responsibility.
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Congress Names NCYS In The Protect Act As A Particpant In An Eighteen Month Background Checks Child Safety Pilot Project!
Child safety legislation for reliable and rapid background checks with one national database that is federally funded is NCYS' ultimate advocacy goal. As the first step to that end, NCYS is honored and excited to be one of three organizations named in the PROTECT Act that will participate in an eighteen-month pilot project whereby 100,000 background checks (33,000 for each organization) will be performed by the FBI.
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Who's Protecting Our Children - An NCYS Child Safety Initiative
The NCYS has taken a leadership position in addressing the crisis currently affecting youth-serving organizations - known incidents of and potential for abuse and molestation of youth by coaches and mentors. Child abuse/molestation is by no means confined to sports, yet unfortunately, any program where adults supervise children represents an obvious opportunity for sexual predators, and youth sports programs are known targets for perpetrators of these crimes.
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NCYS' Youth Sports Trends Study Shows Increase in Participation!
The Compilation Is Complete and The Results Show Youth Sport Participation Numbers Are Up To 52 Million Boys and Girls Participating In Organized Youth Sports Programs Across the United States!
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