This
is being sent on behalf of Jeannie Brewer, Recreation Director, Marion Parks and
Recreation. Please respond to her directly at the email address provided below.
Thank you.
Dear Park & Recreation
Professional,
Would you like to learn a
little more about enhancing the youth sports experience in your community? Find
out what’s happening around our state in youth sports? The OPRA Youth Sports
Committee is hosting a breakfast on Friday, February 10th at 8:00
a.m. during the 2006 Conference to share their experiences and
knowledge.
In 2001 a survey identifying
needs in the youth sports community highlighted the
following:
82% believe there is a need for programs that enhance the experience of
sports for youth
82% believe that youth in “their community” are in need of certified
coaches and trained parents to improve their youth sport
experience
Since implementing NAYS
programs these stats have changed:
62% believe that parents’ behaviors at games have improved and 81%
believe that coaches’ behaviors with youth have
improved
74% believe that youth sport participant satisfaction has
improved
67% believe that parent-league relationships and league agency
relationships are better
The mission of the Ohio Youth Sports
Committee: Provides resources and programs to educated and promote positive
youth sports.
If you are interested in
learning how your community can implement some of principles involved and find
out what the Youth Sports Committee is all about please attend the breakfast.
All we need is an R.S.V.P. by Friday, January 30th. Send your reply
to Jeannie Brewer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax it to 740-387-9183. If you have questions feel free to call her
at 740-383-5804.
Mary Pat Helvey, Membership
Services Manager
Ohio
Parks and Recreation Association
1069A West Main Street, Westerville, OH 43081
phone: 614-895-2222 fax:
614-895-3050 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.opraonline.org
