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Page | 2 <br /> <br /> <br />IV. CITY OF ELK RIVER <br />PARKS AND RECREATION <br />DEPARTMENT STATEMENT OF <br />PHILOSOPHY <br /> <br />A. The city is dedicated to creating positive sports environments for our community. This is <br />done through the development of fair and equitable sports programs. The rules of the game <br />for all city sporting events, whether as a player, coach or spectator, are sportsmanship, fair <br />play, and safety. Sports are an essential recreation element that helps build a sense of <br />community pride, teamwork, exercise, and a better sense of self-worth. This is accomplished <br />through the following key elements: <br />• Improving skills <br />• Building friendships <br />• Improving healthy lifestyles <br />• Increase physical activity <br />• Learning good sportsmanship <br /> <br />All participants’, organizations, parents and coaches are expected to support this philosophy <br />and to follow the National Standards for Youth Sports, which are incorporated in this policy and <br />established by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (Attached- Exhibit A). <br /> <br />B. The sports environment must be safe and well maintained. Prudent behavior by adults, <br />especially involved in youth sports programs, is mandatory and expected by the city. <br /> <br /> <br />This philosophy section is the foundation of this policy and was developed through Parks and <br />Recreation Commission special meetings on youth sports (November and December 2012). A <br />youth sports meeting with all Elk River Sports organizations was also held on November 29, 2012 at <br />Elk River City Hall.