Youth programs are designed to provide a positive experience where participation and fun is the key. A wide variety of program activities are available throughout the year to challenge all young people and include athletic and non-athletic experiences.
The recipient of the 2000 Excellence in Youth Sports
Award, the National Trail Parks and Recreation District offers athletic experiences in several sports. The goal for these athletic programs is to promote sportsmanship, physical fitness and teamwork through participation. The
Standards for Youth
Sports is the basis for the structure of these athletic programs.
The volunteer coaches, who provide the team
leadership, must complete an application, successfully complete a legal
background check and are trained through the certification program of the
National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
Parents also have a responsibility to act in a prudent manner and are asked to participate in the Parents Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) certification program.
The National Trail Parks
and Recreation District (NTPRD) works hard to provide a safe playing environment,
by providing well maintained facilities to offer the optimum experiences.
Non-athletic programs include activities such as summer day camps, nature/history interpretations, organized playgrounds, fishing contests and many more.
NTPRD also tries to partner with other national organizations to provide special event activities throughout the
year, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and Community Development Block Grants are examples of these organizations.
NYSCA: The National Youth Sports Coaches Association is a nonprofit organization, which trains volunteer coaches for youth sports programs. The basic philosophy of the
NYSCA is that all children deserve a wholesome experience in youth sports. This can only result when coaches and parents are keenly aware of the important role they play as volunteers.
All National Trail Parks and Recreation District volunteer coaches are certified with NYSCA clinics. Any organization or individual desiring certification, should contact the District at 328-PARK.
Interested in bringing an athletic tournament to an NTPRD
facility? A loan fund, the "Tournament Incentive Fund", has been established to help groups or individuals with this purpose. For additional information call 328-3452.
Please check the menu at the left to get more details on what is available throughout the
year.
