๐ Thanks @CoalitionPLAY & @fundplay for supporting FCC on Capitol Hill! ๐๏ธ With PLAY Sports Coalition, we championed youth sports and urged federal support. ๐ Highlights: 35+ #youthsports groups engaged with Congress, FCC takes action, backing words with deeds. I #FCCAdvocacy
At LeagueApps, we believe that every kid deserves to playโthat's why we co-founded @CoalitionPLAY to advocate for the support of youth development programs across all 50 states, particularly those in under-resourced areas ๐ Read more about it here: https://t.co/KaVCTIhsgt
The PLAY Sports Coalition board and executive team have been working hard behind the scenes to drive meaningful progress in our mission to promote and protect youth sports. Over the past several months, our efforts have yielded remarkable outcomes.
READ: https://t.co/xLR2sN7m5R
The @CoalitionPLAY has announced that the organization has successfully distributed $450,000 to more than 30 organizations to support their programs and activities between the states of Maryland and Massachusetts.
https://t.co/rXAoehEYvI
Last year, we successfully unlocked state funding in Maryland and Massachusetts that is earmarked for youth sports grant programs in historically disadvantaged communities.
Applications for grants are now open!
#Unite2PLAY
DETAILS ๐ https://t.co/cvMXXF8bzF
Officially Human (@OffyHuman), a member of the PLAY Sports Coalition, released a video bringing more insight into the nationwide shortage of officials in youth and high school sports. Take 5 minutes to watch and share.
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GO HERE ๐ https://t.co/AFpR9MI13R
Update from the PLAY Sports Coalition! @RepColinAllred recently shared a message of thanks to the Coalition membership for your unwavering commitment to youth development and the PLAYS Act. To watch the video and more updates from the Coalition go here: https://t.co/2ndJB69hy9.
We have another Co-Sponsor for the PLAYS in Youth Sports Act. Thank you Representative Andre Carson (IN) (@RepAndreCarson)! The bill by @RepColinAllred is gaining great momentum.
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Thank you Representative Ron Kind (WI) (@RepRonKind) for Co-Sponsoring the PLAYS in Youth Sports Act! New bill by @RepColinAllred would create an annual national grant program, delivering critical support to youth development programs in underserved communities.
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Thank you Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA) (@RepDean) for Co-Sponsoring the PLAYS in Youth Sports Act! The PLAYS Act will provide a national grant program to youth development programs and help get more kids in the game.
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The @LA84Foundation & @PlayEquityFund released results of their commissioned research โ the 2022 Los Angeles County Youth Sports Participation Survey for the Play Equity Fund โ to assess youth sports, childhood health, & community well-being.
READ: https://t.co/yYTlfgUk78
Check out the latest updates from the PLAY Sports Coalition inlcuding "PLAY" studies released by the @NFHS_Org and @TheSFIA, the PLAYS for Youth Sports Act, new members join the Coalition and more!
READ: https://t.co/pwxSEAFOuC
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The @NFHS_Org, led by CEO and PLAY Sports Coalition board member Dr. Karissa Niehoff, recently released its annual High School Athletics Participation Survey for the first time since 2018โ19.
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https://t.co/dXRsP0JW7u
The National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) @NRPA_news recently unveiled online resources to โsupport agencies in increasing engagement with youth sports offerings.โ
#Unite2PLAY#ParkAndRecSports
READ: https://t.co/9ZmFy9tLet
Families have lots of options when it comes to youth sports. Thatโs why NRPA developed a suite of new resources that showcases all the reasons park and rec youth sports are a great option for kids.
https://t.co/A83Bkn9JTV
Check out the latest update from the PLAY Sports Coalition including grant fund applications that may be applicable to Coalition member organizations and an update on the PLAYS for Youth Sports Act.
#Unite2PLAY
READ: https://t.co/JsYQVobFBl
Renata Simril, president & CEO of the @LA84Foundation and PLAY Sports Coalition board
member, wrote a guest column on @EdSource titled:
"To solve our mental health crisis, give more children equal access to play"
READ HERE: https://t.co/rVwj3lOVD5