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FSN + YA= ? Barbara Warman, Director Family and Young Athlete Programs Special Olympics International. From the World Games in Athens. To the EU Seminar in Leicester. Family leaders reach out to:. Recruit young athletes through parent organizations and community agencies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
FSN + YA= ?
Barbara Warman, DirectorFamily and Young Athlete Programs
Special Olympics International
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
From the World Games in Athens
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
To the EU Seminar in Leicester
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
Family leaders reach out to:
• Recruit young athletes through parent organizations and community agencies.
• Build Family Support Networks that include families of young athletes.
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
YA Success depends on Families
• Using the activity guide at home with siblings and young athletes.
• Volunteering with YA to lead or assist with group activities.
YA Study 2009 - 2011
SampleStates: Rhode Island and North CarolinaClasses/Teachers: 52 Preschool Classes
Children : 234 Children (114 YA, 120 Control)Age: 3-5 years of ageGender: 187 Boys, 47 GirlsPrimary Diagnosis: 173 with Developmental Delays,
47 with AutismSpectrum Disorder,
14 Other
Measurable results for children
Overall, children in the YA program made 7 months gain in motor skills in 2-3 months.
Positive experiences for families Children gained social as well as motor skills. Parents learned to play and have fun with their child. Family expectations were raised as they saw young
athletes demonstrate new skills.
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
“We have the ability to change the lives of our athletes through
encouraging families with Young Athletes to Join the Movement…”
Sydney Fox, Global Family Leader
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
FSN + YA= Athlete Opportunities!
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
FSN + YA= Family Opportunties!
Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011
FSN + YA= Growth of the Movement