Youth Sports and Fitness Standard
Programs:
Fee Assistance, School Age Care, Youth Program
Resource Type:
Operating Procedure
Published:
07/13
This Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Standard is designed to assist all Navy Child and Youth Programs by standardizing opportunities for youth participation in sports and fitness activities on-base or in close proximity to where Navy families live off-base. YSF programming helps Navy families balance the demands of family life and military readiness by providing opportunities for youth to engage in rewarding physical activity and by exposing youth to positive lifestyle behaviors. Standardizing the opportunities for youth participation in a variety of sports, fitness, health, and recreational activities throughout Navy installations allows military families to effectively and efficiently use available resources.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1. Background
- 1.2. Guiding Principles
- 1.3. Navy YSF Vision/Mission
- 1.4. Navy YSF Program Roles & Responsibilities
- 1.5. Navy Partnerships
- 1.6. Structure of the Operating Manual
- Chapter 2: Enrollment Requirements
- 2.1. Eligibility and Proof of Age
- 2.2. Inclusion
- 2.3. Registration Process
- Chapter 3: Core Service Area Requirements
- 3.1. Core Service Areas
- 3.1.1. Sports Core Service Area
- 3.1.2. Fitness Core Service Area
- 3.1.3. Health & Nutrition Core Service Area
- 3.1.4. Outdoor Recreation Core Service Area
- 3.1.5. Motor Skill Development Core Service Area
- 3.2. Activity Planning and Program Evidence
- Chapter 4: YSF Program Implementation
- 4.1. Affordable
- 4.2. Quality
- 4.3. Available
- 4.4. Resources Available to Aid in YSF Program Implementation
- 4.4.1. The Directory of Opportunities
- 4.4.2. Navy YSF Installation Implementation Needs Assessment
- 4.4.3. Navy YSF On-Site Resource Area
- Chapter 5: NAYS Partnerships
- 5.1. Partnering with NAYS
- 5.2. NAYS Chapter Requirement
- 5.3. NAYS Navy Chapter Management Web Site (CHAPTER MANAGEMENT)
- 5.4. NAYS National Standards
- 5.4.1. Standard #1: Quality Sports Environment
- 5.4.2. Standard #2: Sports Participation Should be Fun, and a Portion of a Child?s Life
- 5.4.3. Standard #3: Training and Accountability
- 5.4.4. Standard #4: Screening Process
- 5.4.5. Standard #5: Parents? Commitment
- 5.4.6. Standard #6: Sportsmanship
- 5.4.7. Standard #7: Safe Playing Environment
- 5.4.8. Standard #8: Equal Play Opportunity
- 5.4.9. Standard #9: Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Performance Enhancer-Free Environment
- Chapter 6: Parent Relations
- 6.1. Parent Involvement
- 6.2. Parents Association for Youth Sports (PAYS)
- 6.3. Parent Orientation
- 6.4. Parent Recognition
- Chapter 7: Personnel Management
- 7.1. Navy YSF Program Staff
- 7.2. Contracted Instructors
- 7.3. Volunteers
- 7.3.1. Recruiting Volunteers
- 7.3.2. Volunteer Background Checks
- 7.3.3. Volunteer Administration
- 7.3.4. Volunteer Training
- 7.3.5. Coach Training Requirements
- 7.3.6. Officials? Training Requirements
- 7.3.7. Volunteer Conduct Expectations
- 7.3.8. Volunteer Recognition
- 7.3.9. Volunteer Code of Conduct Enforcement
- Chapter 8: Implementing On-Base YSF Programming
- 8.1. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
- 8.2. Supervision of Children and Youth
- 8.3. Designing a Developmentally-Appropriate YSF Program
- 8.3.1. Age-appropriate Program Guidelines
- 8.3.2. Group Sizes and Ratios
- 8.3.3. Sports Participation and Balance
- 8.3.4. Contact Sports in Navy YSF Programming
- 8.4. Field/Facilities Maintenance
- 8.5. Equipment Inspection and Storage
- 8.6. Supervising Use of Sports Equipment
- 8.7. Accident Prevention and First Aid and Emergency Provisions
- 8.8. Ensuring a Drug-, Tobacco-, Alcohol-, and Performance Enhancer-Free Environment
- Glossary of Terms
- Acronyms Used in the Navy YSF Operating Manual
- Appendix A: Core Service Area Requirement Summary
- Appendix B: Sample Monthly Calendar for SAC Program
- Appendix C: Sample Activity Plans
- Appendix D: Equipment Field/Facility Safety Checklist
- Appendix E: Guide to Instructor Certification Governing Bodies
- Appendix F: NAYS NYSCA/NYSOA Code of Ethics