Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance

Chapter 7 : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance

Concerns Impacting Youth Sports : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 2 Concerns Impacting Youth Sports Intrusion of adults into the play of youngsters Intense training and competition causing acute and chronic injury, boredom, and burn-out Overemphasis on winning Dramatic privatization of youth sports Decline in public sector involvement

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Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 3 Organizations that Impact and/or Organize Youth Sports Type of Organization Example of Specific Organization National youth sport organization Little League Baseball National youth agency Boys/Girls Clubs of America National governing body U.S. Gymnastics National service organization American Legion Baseball National religious organization Catholic Youth Organization National youth sport advocate National Alliance for Youth Sports National youth sport institute North American Youth Sport Inst. National youth sports program National Youth Sports Corporation National youth sport safety organization National Youth Sports Safety Foundation Regional youth sport group Soccer Association of America State youth sport research organization Inst. for the Study of Youth Sports Local service club Riley Lions Club Municipal recreation department Indianapolis Parks and Recreation Private sports club Terre Haute Gymnastics Club

Structure and Governance : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 4 Structure and Governance Governance Corporation For-profit Not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Articles of Incorporation Constitution Bylaws Operating Codes Structure Board of Directors Executive Committee Standing Committees Officers Employees Volunteers

Types of Organization : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 5 Types of Organization Corporation Simple Limited liability Sole proprietorship Limited liability Partnership Limited liability

Components of a Constitution : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 6 Components of a Constitution Name of organization Its object/purpose Members Officers Meetings Executive board Committees Parliamentary authority Amendment Dissolution

Components of Bylaws : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 7 Components of Bylaws Emblem , seal, national office Fiscal and legal Sanctions Membership Dues, fees, reports, and remittances Eligibility Sanctions Judicial appeal process Competition Districts and chartering Meetings, notices, and voting Composition of board of directors National councils Miscellaneous

Youth Sport Issues : 

Chapter 7 Youth Sport Governance 8 Youth Sport Issues Adult intrusion in youth sports Burnout in youth sports Coaching education Kids and sports – what do they want? Privatization of youth sports Public youth sport programs Risk of injury Sport specialization Sportsmanship Is winning the only thing Elite youth athletes Disabled youth