Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
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<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation<br />
Parks, Preserves and Greenways<br />
Youth Sports Philosophy<br />
The Youth Sports Philosophy in <strong>Mecklenburg</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> is based on three main goals:<br />
1. Safety<br />
2. Fun<br />
3. Participation development<br />
based on the following:<br />
Everyone Plays - Providing opportunities<br />
to learn skills and improve conditioning by<br />
minimizing roster sizes and ensuring that<br />
players play at least half of every game.<br />
Balanced Teams - Building teams that are<br />
evenly balanced with regard to skill level<br />
and ability.<br />
Positive Coaching - Providing training<br />
and education for coaches to assist in the<br />
development of the player’s self-worth<br />
and confidence.<br />
Sportsmanship - Creating a positive<br />
environment that fosters mutual respect.<br />
Youth Sports<br />
See our 2013 Youth Sports League<br />
programs on the following page.<br />
VOLUNTEER TO BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH!<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park and Recreation Department Youth<br />
Sports Leagues rely heavily on the support of volunteer coaches.<br />
Anyone who may be interested in volunteering as a head or<br />
assistant coach should contact their preferred recreation center<br />
to begin the application process. Any parent choosing to be a<br />
volunteer head coach will receive a refund for $65.00 at the<br />
completion of the season for their child’s registration fee.<br />
Refund limited to one child.<br />
Visit www.parkandrec.com<br />
Or call the Athletics Division: 704-432-4963<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park and Recreation Department encourages and promotes inclusive leisure experiences in all of our programs, activities<br />
and sports. Inclusive leisure experiences enhance opportunities for people of varying abilities to participate and interact in life’s activities<br />
together with dignity. It also provides an environment that promotes and fosters physical, social and psychological inclusion of people with<br />
diverse experiences and skill levels. Inclusion enhances individuals’ potential for full and active participation in leisure activities and experiences.<br />
For more information contact YouthSports@<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com<br />
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