National
Council
of Youth Sports
7185 S.E. Seagate Lane
Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: 772-781-1452
Fax: 772-781-7298
youthsports@ncys.org
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STRIVE:
Sports Teach Respect
Initiative Values and Excellence
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NCYS STRIVE Award Program
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is proud to present the STRIVE Awards. These annual awards recognize coaches, administrators, officials and volunteers - from hometown communities throughout the United States - who have demonstrated a heartfelt passion, an enthusiastic commitment and a contagious spirit to help kids succeed in youth sports. Through their actions and professionalism, they demonstrate to young people that Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence.
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) comprises the who's who in the youth sports industry. Its membership represents more than 185 organizations/corporations serving 60,000,000 registered participants/44,000,000 actual boys and girls in organized youth sports.
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NCYS
presents STRIVE Awards in
four categories:
Coach or Official of the Year
Honor the male or female coach or official
who help young people develop their athletic
talents while at the same time providing
an atmosphere of good sportsmanship, fun
and camaraderie.
Volunteer of the Year
Recognize team managers, concession stand
coordinators, fundraising captains, statisticians,
tournament directors, league chairman,
etc. who work behind the scenes and go
the extra mile to help their community
or league youth sports program succeed.
Local Youth Sports Administrator of
the Year
Reward the professional or volunteer staff
leader who makes their league or youth
sports organization run smoothly in and
out of season.
National Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
Recognize the national executive or staff
member who has made an impact in their
particular sport or youth sports in general.
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Official
Rules
1) STRIVE PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The National Council of Youth Sports
(NCYS) is proud to present the
STRIVE Awards. These annual awards
recognize coaches, officials, administrators
and volunteers - from hometown communities
throughout the United States - who
have demonstrated a heartfelt passion,
an enthusiastic commitment, and
a contagious spirit. to help kids
succeed in youth sports. Through
their actions and professionalism,
they demonstrate to young people
that Sports Teach Respect, Initiative,
Values and Excellence.
2) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Coach or Official of the Year
Local Coaches or Officials eligible
for the STRIVE Award must
meet these requirements:
- Intrinsic motivation "for
the fun of it" is a primary
reason for participating in sports.
Beyond athletics, sports teaches
children life skills such as responsibility,
character, trustworthiness, discipline,
fairness, perseverance, self-esteem,
teamwork, respect for others, and
citizenship.
- Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who teach good moral
principles by serving as a positive
role model to youth.
- Winners will be selected based
on the exemplary ability to build
team cohesion, teach effectively,
fostering a supportive climate where
youngsters can develop teamwork,
personal achievement, dedication,
mental toughness, encouragement,
discipline, good sportsmanship,
foster cooperation and communication,
and encourage participation by all
youth in fun and healthy physical
activities according to their interest
and abilities.
- Consideration will also be given
to gaining athletes mutual respect,
creating community goodwill, and
making a positive impact on young
people with a passion of service
while keeping fun in the game.
Volunteer of the Year
Local Volunteers eligible for the
STRIVE Award must meet
these requirements:
- Volunteerism is the American
way! Today's volunteers are tomorrow's
leaders! And volunteers are the
movers and shakers of the community.
- Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who make their society
a better place in which to live
by giving unselfishly of their time,
talent, and energy for the benefit
of the youth and the betterment
of their community.
- Winners will be selected based
on the exemplary ability to lead
and organize others. Some of the
qualities that embody this leadership
are: integrity, humility, ability
to think on the spot, willingness
to listen and learn, willingness
to grow and stretch, trust in the
group process, attitude, ability
to develop new people, a goal-oriented
nature, a sense of humor. The
STRIVE Volunteer of the Year Award
will recognize that individual who
gives willingly of themselves everyday
regardless of the obstacles realizing
life is more valuable to volunteer
precious time to somebody else because
doing for others is gaining is self-growth.
Local Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
Local Administrators eligible for
the STRIVE Award must
meet these requirements:
- Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who on a local level
make a significant contribution
to the pursuit of sports excellence,
individual involvement, value and
opportunity in their community.
- Winners will be selected based
on the passion of service, length
of time dedicated to the cause,
leadership value, empowerment of
others, proven techniques, including
planning, communication and motivational
tools effecting positive changes
that make a difference in achieving
their organizations' bottom-line
goals.
National Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
National Administrators
eligible for the STRIVE
Award must meet these requirements:
- Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who on a national level
make a significant contribution
to the pursuit of sports excellence,
individual involvement, value and
opportunity as leaders in their
organization.
- Winners will be selected based
on the passion of service, length
of time dedicated to the cause,
leadership value, empowerment of
others, proven techniques, including
planning, communication and motivational
tools effecting positive changes
that make a difference in achieving
their organizations' bottom-line
goals.
3) WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone -- parents, team members,
board members, community leaders,
administrators, directors, staff
members, players, coaches, officials
- can nominate a deserving adult
in any of the categories.
4) HOW ARE NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED?
Nomination forms are not yet available.
5) WHEN CAN NOMINATIONS BE SUBMITTED?
Forms received
after the deadline will not be processed.
Illegible and/or incomplete nomination
forms will not be accepted or returned.
Confirmation of receipt of nomination
is the responsibility of the nominator.
6) HOW WILL THE WINNERS BE SELECTED?
There will be a STRIVE
Award selection committee comprised
of youth sports industry leaders
to choose the winners. All finalists
must pass the NCYS criminal background
screening process. All finalist
credentials will be verified and
confirmed for authenticity.
7) WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE NOTIFIED?
To be announced.
8) WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE WINNERS BE HONORED?
Each winner will be honored as a hero at a special event celebration in their own hometown.
9) FOR MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, contact Sally S. Johnson, Executive Director
National Council of Youth Sports, at
772-781-1452 or youthsports@ncys.org.
10) GENERAL RULES
Nominators and nominees do not need to be a member of the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS)
to be eligible to participate in this program. NCYS and Sponsor's employees, their immediate family members
and representing agencies are not eligible to participate in the nomination or selection process. No purchase necessary
to participate in nomination process. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Substitution or transfer
of finalist status is not permitted. NCYS and Sponsor's, and their agents, officers, employees, etc., are not liable for
claims and liability arising from a nominee's selection as a finalist. NCYS is not responsible for lost, late, illegible,
misdirected, postage due, or damaged nomination materials. By participating, nominators and nominees agree to be bound
by the official rules. Nominees and nominators must sign the nomination form stating they have read and agree to the
official rules and nomination procedures. All decisions of the judges are final. By accepting the award, the individual
gives their consent to use of the name, likeness, address (organization, city, state), etc. in marketing, media, and
promotional materials related to the STRIVE Award. Void where prohibited.
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