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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Understand age-specific programs, importance of follow-up initiatives, partner identification for funding, for youth ages 3-18. Access inclusive sports opportunities with parental support. Break barriers with community partnerships for sustained impact.

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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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  1. CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY Gus LaZear Ability360 Liz Williams Junior Adaptive Athletes in Motion

  2. Learning Outcomes Basic understanding of age specific programs and clinics Understand the importance of having follow up programs and sport opportunities after introductory clinic Be able to identify possible partners in their community for sustainable funding

  3. Welcome and Introductions Who? What? Where? Purpose Goals Barriers

  4. Stages – 3 to 5 years old Introductory • Safe environments • Participants • Siblings • Parents • Inclusive Programming is the key • Multisport Programming • Competitive Sports • Recreational Activities

  5. Stages – 6 to 12 years old Introductory sport specific clinics • Follow-up programs • Hand cycling • Community events • Sibling Participation in competitions decreases with age with specific sports (i.e. wheelchair basketball) • Outdoor Recreational opportunities

  6. One Saturday a month 6 months a year Monthly in 2019! https://youtu.be/JEA9ks_bikQ Great feeder program Be ready to feed Your programs Breaking Barriers Other Community Partners Arizona Disabled Sport Daring Adventures JAAM

  7. Swim Team • Narwhals • Inclusive • Summer and Fall Leagues Climbing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2DA2LGO-GO • Indoor and Outdoor • Partners are key in the experience and safety Paddle Programs • Kayaking and Paddleboard • Partners are key in the experience and safety

  8. Stages – 12 to 18 years old • Outreach • Recruiting • Retention • Self Advocacy • Community Partners • School Districts • Preparing for College • Youth in Transition – Up to 22 y/o while in High School

  9. Healthy Teens, Healthy Communities is an all inclusive comprehensive health and wellness program specific for teens Access to Personal Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Nutritionists and Coaches Access to a Age Specific Programs: 13 and 14 y/o 15 and 16 y/o 17 and up Personalized Health, Wellness and Fitness Program Peer Support and Interaction

  10. Time to Talk Barriers • Transportation • Funding • Duplication of services • Earning the trust of participants and families (and sponsors) Sustainability Factors • Power in Partnerships (local, regional and national) How can we learn for each other?

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