WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii - U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's Youth Sports Program is one of five organizations that received the 2010 Excellence in Youth Sports Award from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, or NAYS.
The Excellence in Youth Sports Awards honors superior youth sports programs that provide safe, diverse and positive experiences for children, parents and coaches.
"We have finally been recognized for having one of the five best youth sports programs in the world," said Gus Harper, director of Youth Sports and Fitness; Child, Youth and School Services; Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; USAG-HI. "It feels good that all the hard work finally paid off."
Applications were judged on several criteria, including how well a program embraces a child-centered recreational sports philosophy.
According to Harper, the program provides age-appropriate experiences that promote positive child and youth development outcomes.
These outcomes cover four service areas: team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, and outreach.
NAYS received applications from throughout the world. About 25 programs were chosen for a final round application, and from the final round applications, five communities were then selected.
The award ceremony will take place during the NAYS Youth Sports Congress Athletic Business Conference and Expo, Dec. 1-4, in San Diego.
Child, Youth and School Services and fitness programs serve children ages 5-18. Children participating in the program must be either a family member of active duty, retired military personnel or Department of Defense civilian employees in Hawaii.
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CYSS currently offers sports clinics, team sports and individual sports, as well as individual and group lessons.
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