Make a difference in your community: Commit to creating a safe and healthy environment for youth athletes in your organization by becoming a Best Practices Partner!
Access NYSHSI’s helpful Best Practices Toolkit by completing the form below. Download the toolkit and share the resources with parents, coaches, young athletes, administrators and policymakers.
The Best Practices Toolkit includes:
- Best Practices Partner Checklist
- Downloadable pledge documents for athletes, parents and organizations
- Printable AED location poster
- National Physical Activity Plan Sport Sector 5 Implementation Help Sheet
- Best Practices Partner printable certificate
You will also receive email updates when new best practices resources become available.
Best Practices Partner Frequently Asked Questions
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Recreational and travel youth sports organizations must provide a safe and healthy environment for participating athletes, and becoming a Best Practices Partner demonstrates your organization’s commitment to that principle. Best Practices Partners receive a certificate that you can share with your league parents/guardians showcasing that commitment — a simple and practical way to elevate your organization and gain and retain participants within your program.
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Any youth recreational and/or travel sports organization can become a Best Practices Partner.
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Simply complete the form to receive your Best Practices Toolkit. Once your organization makes the commitment to become a Best Practices Partner, schedule time in an upcoming meeting to review the four core components of the Best Practices Partner Checklist and begin implementing them in your program.