OBJECTIVE
Encourage participation in sports.
Play Week celebrates fun, unity, and the power of play. People of all ages can come together to enjoy friendly games, tournaments, and community events filled with laughter and excitement. The best part about it is that you’re already doing it.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
- Promote Health: Improve physical and mental well-being.
- Build Community: Foster lasting bonds through shared activities.
- Encourage Inclusivity: Create an environment for all to join in the fun.
- Support National Goals: Help reach Healthy People 2030 goals.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Capture the Joy: Share photos or videos of triumph, teamwork and joy using #PlayWeek #NationalYouthSportsWeek.
- Host Activities: Organize sports camps, clinic, or offer a temporary membership to boost participation. This helps us meet the Healthy People 2030 goal of increasing youth sports participation from 50.7% to 63.3%.
- Free Play: Enjoy friendly backyard games like soccer, frisbee, or neighborhood bike rides.
Increased youth sports participation aligns with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Healthy People 2030 goal of increasing youth sports participation. This will potentially save $80 billion in healthcare costs while adding 1.8 million quality years of life for Americans (American Journal of Preventive Medicine).
