Join the fun of National Council of Youth Sports' National Youth Sports Week Virtual event—October 24-29 It’s time to celebrate the athletes and leaders who make youth sports happen! Join the National Council of Youth Sports & SportsEngine as we recognize one another and tackle the challenges facing organizations today. 2022 Schedule Together let’s unite, inspire, and lead our communities while highlighting the importance of youth sports, the athletes, and the organizations that serve them. Each day highlights activities centered around the three activities of Learn, Do, and Celebrate. We also suggest a Big Idea for the remainder of the year. Monday, Oct 24 Pep Rally Day To kick off the week, let’s build excitement for youth sports and the amazing experiences youth sports provides for families, coaches and volunteers. Brought to you by National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Learn more Tuesday, Oct 25 Coaches Day Let’s emphasize the importance of access to quality coaching tools and resources and the role trained coaches play in creating positive youth sports experiences. Brought to you by Positive Coaching Alliance Learn more Wednesday, Oct 26 Athlete Health and Wellness Day We’ll highlight tools, resources, and content for athlete health and wellness with an emphasis on physical and mental health. Brought to you by TrueSport Learn more Thursday, Oct 27 Sports Safety Day We’ll highlight the importance of promoting safety on and off the field through background screening, abuse prevention training, concussion awareness, and more. Brought to you by National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) Learn more Friday, Oct 28 Spirit Day Celebrate your team spirit and invite athletes, coaches, and parents to wear their team jerseys/spirit wear with pride. Brought to you by SportsEngine Learn more Saturday, Oct 29 Play Day Celebrate the joy of simply playing and being active. Try a new sport! We’ll share with you how you can take advantage of opportunities to sample new sports in your area. Brought to you by SportsEngine Learn more