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Stack Sports has joined nearly 20 partner organizations for The Aspen Institute’s new #63X30 Vision, aimed at getting 63% of youth playing sports by 2030. As of today it is estimated only 54% of children ages 6-17 in the U.S. played on a team or took lessons in 2022. As one of the partner organizations, Stack Sports joins the other partnering organizations in committing to taking actions that can get and keep more children playing sports, from creating affordable programs in underserved neighborhoods to promoting multi-sport sampling to developing more coaches to serve children’s needs. Read more about the new initiative→ https://lnkd.in/gbq5Wz4k

Here is a fantastic article by Christopher Penrose on basketball accessibility, published this week by Sport Information Resource Centre - Le Centre de documentation pour le sport (SIRC). He covers all the angles: why basketball matters, the national context, the issues, what needs to change, and Lay-Up's inspiring programming model. Big up yourselves Lay-Up!

Great article on the promise of a more accessible and level basketball playing field in the GTA and beyond. Good works Chris (and thanks for the share Marika)!

You may be considering a sport for your child but are unsure whether it would work for your family. You may be wondering if it’s even possible to homeschool and be involved in organized sports. Thanks to improved laws and a growing number of programs, you can find many different options when it comes to homeschool sports. Sports can especially benefit children and teens. Playing sports can improve your child’s ability to concentrate and focus, both on and off the court or field. https://lnkd.in/gMpfrDWH #BJUPressEducation #BJUPressHomeschool

Are fewer kids playing sports? In 2022, 53.8% of children aged 6–17 played sports, down from 58.4% in 2017. http://mvnt.us/m2367043  #BBA #BBAcademy #iTeachDFW #Learning #CustomizedEducation #Unique #Education #School

Are fewer kids playing sports? In 2022, 53.8% of children aged 6–17 played sports, down from 58.4% in 2017. http://mvnt.us/m2367043  #BBA #BBAcademy #iTeachDFW #Learning #CustomizedEducation #Unique #Education #School

ICYMI: Little League was announced as one of the nearly 20 partner organizations for The Aspen Institute’s new #63X30 Vision, aimed at getting at least 63% of youth playing sports by the end of the decade in 2030. According to federal data shared by The Aspen Institute, only 54% of children ages 6-17 in the U.S. played on a team or took lessons in 2022, down from 58% in 2017. As one of the partner organizations, Little League joins the other partnering organizations in committing to taking actions that can get and keep more young people playing sports, from creating affordable programs in underserved neighborhoods to promoting multi-sport sampling to developing more coaches to serve children’s needs. “As the world’s largest youth sports organization, we have an obligation to help lead the way in getting more children involved in playing sports and there is no better organization to rally behind than The Aspen Institute and Project Play. We are honored to serve as one of the partner organizations for this great new vision and look forward to helping to make this goal a reality by 2030.” - Patrick Wilson Read more about the new initiative→ https://lnkd.in/ePY6hb6X

Being a sports parent today has its challenges. Check out these 6 steps to help you be more inspiring and empowering! https://lnkd.in/gdPAuQw5

Inclusion has many meanings - one can be to break down barriers of understanding, in order to innovate a path forward together. The benefits of inclusion of athletes with special needs in sports programming is not just for those athletes - "training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding."...this is for all parties involved. If you are not aware of the Unified Sports program within Special Olympics - please take a look!! The program is in more than 8,300 schools and impacts more than 19.5 million people...and growing. #inclusionmatters #championability #sports #inclusion #inspiration #leadership #student #studentathletes #specialeducation #specialneeds #disabilitysupport #disabilityawareness #specialolympics https://lnkd.in/guZT9-37.

🌟 I’m thrilled to share a compelling case study that exemplifies GameOn Active’s impact: our partnership with St Mary Magdalene School in London 🏀 Faced with underutilized sports facilities and budget pressures, St Mary Magdalene School sought innovative ways to utilize their sports hall, especially during weekends, to generate additional revenue streams. GameOn Active stepped in, integrating our user-friendly Operate booking management platform to transform the school’s sports hall into a thriving community sports center. Since September 2023, the school has seen a remarkable increase in facility usage. The Facility Manager shares: “GameOn Active’s simple yet effective approach has streamlined bookings, bringing our hall to life over the weekends. They are a reliable partner, and we recommend their service for its excellence.” This partnership is more than a success story; it’s a model for what can be achieved when schools and innovative platforms like GameOn Active collaborate. We invite other schools to explore how GameOn Active Operate can transform their facilities into community-engaging spaces, fostering both financial and social value. We have numerous organizers looking for sports halls to book this year. Join us in this movement to revolutionize school spaces for community benefit. Let’s create more success stories together! Send me a message and let's get started #GameOnActive2024 #CaseStudySuccess #SchoolsTransformed #community #schools #sportstech #communityengagement