The document summarizes the CPRS Youth Sports Initiative which aims to improve youth sports programs and experiences. It recommends adopting a vision of positive youth sports, appointing a youth sports administrator, and increasing accountability. Resources from the National Alliance for Youth Sports like standards, ethics codes, and training programs are available to help communities implement the recommendations. The goal is for all California youth to participate in organized sports that develop healthy lifestyles and fitness.

1. CPRS Youth Sports Initiative We create positive sports experiences-better sports for kids better kids for life Presented by: Jane Adams, Executive Director, CPRS Ellen O’Sullovan, Ph.D, Leisure Lifestyle Consulting Idris Jassim Al-Oboudi, City of Manhattan Beach Mark Leyman, City of Manhattan Beach Keith Fulthorp, Redondo Beach Unified Emanuel Escobar, LA County Parks

10. CPRS Youth Sports Initiative Framework

25. Provide Recreational Youth Sports opportunities

26. Increase youth sports participation

27. Teach fair play and good sportsmanship

28. Facilitate coach/parent training and development

29. Improve youth fitness and nutrition

30. Reduce obesity in youth

31. Strengthen youth sports image and values to the community

32. Support professional growth in youth sports leadership

68. For more information: Visit www.cprs.org & www.nays.org Recommendations for Communities National Summit on Raising Community Standards in Children’s Sports Idris Jassim Al-Oboudi [email_address]