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I. PHILOSOPHY OF MASON PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> YOUTH SPORTS <br /> Mason Parks and Recreation ("MPR") youth sports programs are designed to allow all <br /> children an opportunity to have fun, participate, and learn fundamental sports skills. We <br /> are committed to providing both educational and recreational programs and services. <br /> Participants will learn sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, fair play and self-confidence. <br /> The sports environment will be safe and well maintained. Prudent behavior by adults is <br /> mandatory. Mason Parks and Recreation youth sports policies and procedures have been <br /> developed for: <br /> • Mason Parks and Recreation youth sports programs <br /> • Requirements for organizations that use Mason Parks and Recreation properties <br /> for youth sports <br /> • Implementation and monitoring program for volunteer coach's certifications and <br /> training. <br /> SEVEN ESSENTIAL COMPONETS OF MASON PARKS AND <br /> RECREATION YOUTH SPORTS PHILOSOPHY <br /> 1. All children in our community who meet the basic program registration <br /> requirements have a right to participate in MPR youth sports programs. <br /> 2. MPR will offer programs at a reasonable cost, while providing quality facilities, <br /> and recognition to both volunteers and participants. <br /> 3. MPR Staff will recruit volunteers who have the ability to act as role models, <br /> mentors and facilitators. <br /> 4. All participants in MPR youth sport programs shall be treated fairly, and without <br /> regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex or national origin. <br /> 5. Youth sport program practices and games should be an enjoyable, challenging, <br /> and learning experience for all participants. <br /> 6. Those people in coaching and leadership positions in youth sport programs shall <br /> lead by example through the promotion of fair play and sportsmanship. <br /> 7. Youth sports programs focus on the enjoyment of the sport-NOT the score. <br /> PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL <br /> The purpose of this manual is to formalize the policies, procedures and philosophies of <br /> the Mason Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Programs. This manual is to be used by <br /> both youth sport programs organized by Mason Parks and Recreation and youth sports <br /> programs organized by partnering organizations that use Mason Parks and Recreation <br /> property. <br /> 2 <br />