These Club programs help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment and social and interpersonal skills. Programs in this area develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.
The Major League Baseball® S.T.A.R. Award The MLB® S.T.A.R. Award program recognizes members ages 10 to 18 for demonstrating Sportsmanship, Team spirit, Achievement and Responsibility in sports, fitness and social recreation programming. Clubs may participate in this program by regularly acknowledging young persons who demonstrate S.T.A.R. characteristics. Each organization selects one outstanding youth who best embodies these characteristics to receive a beautiful trophy and become eligible for state, regional and national MLB® S.T.A.R. Award competition. Program development sponsored nationally by Major League Baseball®.
TRIPLE PLAY: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul Triple Play, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Foods Inc., is a dynamic wellness program currently being offered in Boys & Girls Clubs that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle. The goal of the Triple Play program is to improve Club members’ knowledge of healthy habits; increase the number of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in positive relationships. Program components include: • Healthy Habits Nutrition Curriculum • Daily Challenges • Sports Clubs • Triple Play Games • Social Recreation
TRIPLE PLAY: Parents Game Plan Because parents play such a critical role in the development of a child’s physical and social well-being, in February 2007, BGCA, Coca-Cola and Kraft launched a tool that could be used at home – where healthy habits start, are modeled and reinforced.
Rookie League Rookie League, which is a bridge between t-ball and fast pitch baseball, is an organized league designed to teach youth ages 9 to 12 the fundamentals of baseball. One of the unique features of this program is that participants hit live pitches from a pitching machine that always throws strikes. The primary goals of Rookie League are to increase the number and quality of grassroots level baseball programs, increase participation, and provide a fun environment for beginning players. Program benefits include building confidence of members and attracting new members to the Club. Program development sponsored nationally by Major League Baseball® Charities.
NFL Youth Football The National Football League Youth Football Fund provides grants for local Boys & Girls Clubs to start, expand or enhance tackle or flag football programs. The program also consists of a Youth Football Summit and recognition program for coaches and players.
Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA This national youth basketball initiative, launched by the NBA and the WNBA, connects players, parents and coaches. The program, which is supported by an all-star Advisory Council as well as Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other national youth organizations, provides unique information within its training guide curriculum. Subjects include advice for coaches from the first practice to the final game, ideas on creating a positive and fun environment for youth and tips for players ranging from skills to sportsmanship.
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Through a collaboration with Major League Baseball, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has expanded or established baseball and fast-pitch softball programs in more than 150 communities nationwide. All RBI leagues incorporate Quick SMART!, a condensed version of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's SMART Moves prevention/education program designed to teach players to avoid alcohol and other drug use and premature sexual involvement.
Badges for Baseball The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice has created Badges for Baseball, a year-long program that pairs law enforcement professionals as mentors and coaches with youth from community based youth organizations. Badges for Baseball provides a path to developing new competitive or non-competitive baseball and softball programs at local Boys & Girls Clubs and community organizations, serving as a positive outlet for the youth during out-of-school hours when they are most likely to commit or become of victim of crime. Participating youth work closely with local law enforcement volunteers who in turn will serve as mentors to these youngsters on and off the ball field.
Healthy Choices, Healthy Children In addition, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation implements the Healthy Choices, Healthy Children character development program for youth. Using baseball and softball as the vehicle to grasp the attention of young people, law enforcement volunteers and organization staff deliver 12 vital life lessons to young people using a variety of methods: visual tools, a coach’s manual, coach’s tips, and an activity book for participants. These lessons help kids understand the importance of choosing to stay in school, stay off harmful substances, and stay away from negative peer groups and gangs.
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