1. CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Gus LaZear
Ability360
Liz Williams
Junior Adaptive Athletes in Motion

2. Learning Outcomes
Basic understanding of age specific programs and clinics Understand the importance of having follow up programs and sport opportunities after introductory clinic Be able to identify possible partners in their community for sustainable funding

3. Welcome and Introductions
Who? What? Where? Purpose Goals Barriers

4. Stages – 3 to 5 years old Introductory Safe environments Participants
Siblings
Parents
Inclusive Programming is the key
Multisport Programming
Competitive Sports
Recreational Activities

5. Stages – 6 to 12 years old Introductory sport specific clinics
Follow-up programs
Hand cycling
Community events
Sibling Participation in competitions decreases with age with specific sports (i.e. wheelchair basketball)
Outdoor Recreational opportunities

6. One Saturday a month 6 months a year
Monthly in 2019!
Great feeder program
Be ready to feed Your programs
Breaking Barriers
Other Community Partners
Arizona Disabled Sport
Daring Adventures
JAAM

7. Climbing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2DA2LGO-GO
Swim Team
Narwhals
Inclusive
Summer and Fall Leagues
Climbing
Indoor and Outdoor
Partners are key in the experience and safety
Paddle Programs
Kayaking and Paddleboard

8. Stages – 12 to 18 years old Outreach Recruiting Retention
Self Advocacy
Community Partners
School Districts
Preparing for College
Youth in Transition – Up to 22 y/o while in High School

9. Healthy Teens, Healthy Communities is an all inclusive comprehensive health and wellness program specific for teens Access to Personal Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Nutritionists and Coaches Access to a Age Specific Programs: 13 and 14 y/o 15 and 16 y/o 17 and up Personalized Health, Wellness and Fitness Program Peer Support and Interaction

10. Time to Talk Barriers Transportation Funding Duplication of services
Earning the trust of participants and families (and sponsors)
Sustainability Factors
Power in Partnerships (local, regional and national)
How can we learn for each
other?