Ligonier Valley YMCA

7 Pillars of Youth Sports

Pillar One - Everyone Plays:

No tryouts are held and no one is cut. Every child who registers plays and practices an equal amount of time
despite skill level.

Pillar Two - Safety:

We make sure that the game, the facilities, and the equipment are as safe as
possible.

Pillar Three - Fair Play:

We play by the rules and respect all who are involved in the game, including players, parents and coaches.

Pillar Four - Positive Competition:

Teaching youth to compete positively is our goal as we focus on cooperation, fairness and respect.

Pillar Five - Family Involvement:

We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s games, practices and participation in youth sports. Parents need to encourage their children and emphasize sportsmanship.

Pillar Six - Sport For All:

We offer programs to all children regardless of their race, gender, religion, or physical ability. We ask our adult leaders appreciate the diversity of our participants.

Pillar Seven - Sport For Fun:

We emphasize the fun in playing sports, and do not over organize and dominate the activity.