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Background and the Future
Running and Long-term Health
There have been many discussions in the past concerning the state of track & field and cross country in the U.S.,
particularly as it relates to low youth participation at the grassroots level. Even though these concerns have often
been addressed, a sustainable solution has not been provided that attracts a broad base of young children to the
sports of track & field and cross country, especially at the neighborhood level. These companion sports have
simply not become sports that kids naturally play by themselves. We believe YES-Athletics can help with this
effort because of its focus on the short-term and long-term health of the next generation and the ability to offer
events and model activities after these sports that enable all children to participate and enjoy success.
We believe if a parent-friendly organization can be established on the principle that children can have fun playing
these sports by themselves with their friends, the most basic of all sports (Track & Field and Cross Country) will
rise in popularity. We believe this could be the key factor determining the popularity of youth athletics in the U.S.
Realizing individuals and teams/clubs have an important role, YES-Athletics is also committed to the development
of grassroots programs that encourage team and individual excellence built on team camaraderie and pride, that
maintain our focus on the short-term and long-term health of each child.
YЄS-Athletics™ supports independent, neighborhood/club-based efforts to help parents provide quality, affordable
exercise activities for their children while encouraging participation in the sports of track & field and cross country.
We believe children running and having fun is as basic and important to growing up healthy as eating and sleeping.
YЄS-Athletics™ also understands each state has unique rules, governing bodies, associations and networks at
the K-12 levels. YЄS-Athletics™ recognizes that high school, middle school, elementary and youth club coaches
along with physical education teachers can play an important part in the resurgence of these sports in each area.
YЄS-Athletics™ is unique in the youth athletics arena. It is the only organization that works exclusively with youth
age groups within the sports of track & field and cross country (only), that has the short-term and long-term health
of each child as its top priority, and with the ultimate goal of watching kids play these sports on their playgrounds
and in their own neighborhoods - just for fun. The United States will not remain secure without active, healthy kids.
You can join us in our endeavor
for the health of the next generation.
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