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WHEREAS, it is necessary to change the culture in youth sports to make the experience
safe, positive, and fun for everyone involved; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure that the entire community operates consistently with regard to
youth sports; and,
WHEREAS, we believe in the benefits and attraction of youth sports as a means to teach
the children of our community values and skills that will be of benefit to
them throughout life; and
WHEREAS, we believe in order to realize the true value of youth sports participation and
to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for youth and their families
to participate, we must raise the standards among the users of our
community's youth sports facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River, Parks and Recreation Department Field Use
Allocation Policy outlines a comprehensive community strategy, including a
philosophy and standards to assist us in meeting these objectives; and
WHEREA S, we believe that youth sports organizations and administrators must be
educated on how to provide a safe, positive, and fun youth sports
environment before being granted permits to use City of Elk River park
facilities; and
WHEREAS, we believe volunteer coaches must receive orientation and education as to
their individual roles and responsibilities in our community's effort to raise
the standards of youth sports programs and that volunteer coaches become
trained and held accountable for their behaviors; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to establish requirements and procedures for
youth sports organizations utilizing City of Elk River park facilities; and
WHEREAS, we believe young children must be given the opportunity to develop motor
skills and sports specific knowledge with their parents in a structured
program before they enter organized sports.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, recognizes and
encourages official implementation of this resolution to improve the culture of youth sports
for all participants.
Passed and adopted this 15`h day of April 2013.
Jo � n J. Di�gtz, Ma�
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Tina Allard, City Clerk