Youth Athletics

The Importance of Youth Sports in Parks & Recreation

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Team Sports leagues are the most frequently cited youth sports activity offered by Parks & Recreation agencies (92%).

Parks & Recreation professionals believe that providing coach training (86%), financial resources (85%), and sports equipment (75%) are the top ways agencies can ensure fair and just access to youth sports.

Most agencies (91%) partner with other organizations to deliver youth sports offerings.

*Courtesy of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Holly Springs Parks and Recreation has been awarded the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2023/2024.

The Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation is a seal of commitment to quality and safety based on nationally accepted standards.  Achieving this designation demonstrates Holly Springs Parks and Recreation has undergone a review process and has shown a commitment to the children and families we serve.  For more information about the designation and the evaluation process, visit www.nays.org/quality

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