Little League® Baseball and Softball, the world’s largest youth sports activities group trusted by tens of millions of fogeys and volunteers around the globe, is proud to take part in the celebration of National Youth Sports Week (October 6–11), becoming a member of a coast-to-coast motion to extend youth sports activities participation to 63% by 2030.
“Trust is what sets Little League apart from other community-based, volunteer-based youth sports organizations, and now more than ever, we remain committed to living up to our trusted name and ensuring that every child has the access and opportunity to play in our program,” mentioned Pat Wilson, Little League President and CEO. “As we join together in celebration of National Youth Sports Week, we are reminded of our important role as part of the Aspen Institute’s 63×30 Initiative and look forward to working with our fellow industry leaders to positively impact youth and communities both on and off the field.”
Why This Matters Now
- Project Play’s 63×30 initiative goals to have 63% of younger folks taking part in youth sports activities by 2030 and seeks to deal with the declining participation charges, with solely 54% of youngsters aged 6-17 collaborating in sports activities in the usas of 2022.
- Proven Impact: Every $1 invested in youth sports activities returns $3 in decreased medical prices and productiveness losses (American Journal of Preventive Medicine).
Throughout the course of the week, Little League can even be championing key dates and initiatives throughout its social media channels as a part of this celebration, together with:
- National Coaches Day (Oct. 6)
- As a part of the National Coaches Day Celebration, Little League is proud to affix the Million Coaches Challenge in announcing that it has reached its bold goal: coaching a million youth coaches nationwide in evidence-based youth growth practices.
- National Stop Bullying Day (Oct. 8)
- World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10)
- International Day of the Girl (Oct. 11)
National Youth Sports Week is championed by the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and its nationwide members, representing over 60 million youth registered in sports activities. This yr’s marketing campaign aligns with the U.S. Health & Human Services’ 63% participation purpose and the Aspen Institute Project Play’s Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports.
Little League is certainly one of 20 organizations supporting the Aspen Institute’s 63×30 Initiative, targeted on creating reasonably priced packages, selling multi-sport play, and growing coaches to help youth sports activities participation. To be taught extra about these efforts, go to LittleLeague.org.