OUR VIEW: IHSA puts unreasonable limits on photography Dec 3, 2007
The Citizen wrote on Dec 2, 2007 4:59 AM:" The IHSA is an arrogant organization that needs to be taken down several pegs. Organizing children's sports is not the same thing as owning them. ". just wondering wrote on Dec 2, 2007 6:21 PM:" The IHSA is just like the NCAA. I hope they don't take that as a compliment because it isn't. Both organizations try to make you believe their only interest is in the student athletes. That is rubbish. Every decision made by these "concerned organizations" is... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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A woman who loved children in general and her students in particular, Greene volunteered much of her free time to coach children's sports, supervise kindergarten classes and teach Sunday school classes. She is remembered with a smile not only by her students, but by teachers she worked with. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Children's program to debut at Osage Hills Sep 28, 2007
Upward basketball and cheerleading is a national children's sports program designed to give children and their families a positive sports experience by partnering with local churches to promote character, self esteem and salvation though sports ministries. This season more than 600,000 people will be part of Upward basketball, cheerleading and soccer leagues across the United States. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Girls on even playing field in this sport Sep 7, 2007
Upward is a nation-wide children's sports ministry that gives kids the opportunity to participate in sports while ensuring that all athletes get equal and fair playing time, regardless of their experience or talent. Upward doesn't keep league standings, so scores aren't the focus. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ardent backers of Obama's run head off to camp Aug 18, 2007
As the weekend wore on, they plotted how to recruit other donors and volunteers from churches, malls, fraternal groups, and children's sports teams. They were told to make their pitches not with campaign talking points, but with their own stories about why they believe in Obama. (Boston Globe)
Lowell on the road to Olympics for Chinese softball team Jul 24, 2007
Parents don't hover over their children's sports; they don't drive them to the field or the rink five days a week, they don't coach, they don't scream from the stands. "They don't understand softball," Zhou said of her parents. (Boston Globe)
Actress Susan Sarandon And Actor/Rapper Mos Def Support The 4th Annual Children's Sports & Fitness Expo In New York City To Combat Childhood Obesi Jul 23, 2007
Actress Susan Sarandon And Actor/Rapper Mos Def Support The 4th Annual Children's Sports ss Expo In New York City To Combat Childhood Obesi - Yahoo ... Actress Susan Sarandon And Actor/Rapper Mos Def Support The 4th Annual Children's Sports ss Expo In New York City To Combat Childhood Obesi ... Actress Susan Sarandon and Actor/Rapper Mos Def have agreed to lend their names as Honorary Co-Chairs to the 4th annual Children's Sports & Fitness Expo, which will take place on Saturday, September 29,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Beckham's new world Jul 15, 2007
The Cruises are frequently photographed at his children's sports games or out to dinner, and the Beckhams are expected to also live very much in the public eye. Bryan Alexander of People magazine predicts: "They will spend a lot of time with the Cruises at first and radiate off each other's star power.". (CNN -- World)
Mortensen won't run in 2007 Jun 28, 2007
Years ago, Mortensen said, only one parent was working, and belonging to a children's sports league meant one game on Saturday. Now, both parents work and children's games dominate the weekends. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Orange clinics will expand hours Jun 18, 2007
The center, two blocks from Arnold Palmer Hospital, offers diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services relating to children's sports injuries, as well as education and injury-prevention components. Now in the same office as Arnold Palmer's pediatric orthopedic-medicine group, the sports-medicine center will move into a larger, adjacent space later this summer. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Arsenic found in yards near plant site Jun 12, 2007
The park was often used by children's sports leagues until it was closed in April because its ballfields had arsenic levels 100 times safe levels. The factory at 2000 Race St. manufactured such notorious pesticides as DDT, kepone and a main ingredient of Agent Orange before closing in 1976 and being demolished. (SunSpot.net)
Russian candidate assails US on shield May 24, 2007
First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov made the statements at a two-hour news conference during which he commented on issues ranging from global security to children's sports in what sounded like a presentation of his campaign platform. Putin has not expressed support of any potential contender for the March 2008 election, and Ivanov has not declared whether he will run. (Boston Globe)
The kids are alright: Hundreds of area kids take part in youth track meet May 16, 2007
They hand out instruction, do their fair share of babysitting and deal with the smiles and tears inherent in children's sports, all of them putting in a couple of hours a week even as Western AA track divisionals approach at the high school level. hen we started this program I really thought of it as being something for the youth, but in the last couple of years it's become obvious that it's a big thing for the high school kids too, Thane said. (Missoulian, MT)
Dos and Don'ts for Coaching Youth May 7, 2007
"The fastest way to ruin children's sports is to add an adult," Laney said in an email interview April 22. "Kids will find ways to even out games in the back yard. Adults try to find ways to make it as uneven as possible.". (Suite101.com)
Historic victory May 4, 2007
This wasn't so much an upset as it was some sappy novel from a children's sports library. Jackson barely made it into a uniform, having lived through the threat of suspension for two days. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Arsenic forces closing of city park Apr 20, 2007
Tests show high levels in soil; city locks gates of Swann Park By Tom Pelton sun reporter Originally published April 20, 2007 Baltimore officials closed a city park yesterday that is used regularly by children's sports teams, after tests showed arsenic levels more than 100 times higher than is considered safe. The city Health Department locked the gates of Swann Park, south of Federal Hill, and passed out fliers warning neighbors of the risks of arsenic, a cancer-causing agent. (SunSpot.net)
Russel Strutz Fulfilling His Goals With PDPW Apr 14, 2007
For something a little more fun, he coaches his children's sports - soccer and basketball, and he sponsors and plays in a men's softball team in the summer and bowls in the winter. The whole family is sure to take a moment away from their busy schedules to vacation together a couple times a year. (Agri-View, WI)
Fitted Sports Gear Key to Eye Protection Mar 23, 2007
Many children's sports leagues don't require athletes to use protective eyewear, so parents must insist that their children wear eye protection. "Parents also can set a good example by wearing eye protection when playing sports and work to help pass local ordinances requiring children to wear protective eyewear when engaging in sports," Monica said. (Health-Finder)
ACTSPORT backs calls for tax rebate on children's sports fees Mar 20, 2007
ACT sports authorities have backed a call for a tax rebate on children's sports fees. A national alliance of sports bodies has urged the Federal Government to introduce the rebate as part of the battle against childhood obesity. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
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The Gridley Herald - News. Saturday, March 03, 2007. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Have we forgotten the 'kids' in kids sports? Mar 1, 2007
There are myriad reasons why parents act out at their children's sports events. The stresses of sports competition can overwhelm the coping skills of parents increasingly led by our winner-take-all society--to the point of believing that a child who fails at sports will fail as an adult. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
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She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Millington, where she plays an active role in the youth area, counseling sixth- through eighth-graders and coaching children's sports activities. She is also active in the adult area of the church and serves on several committees. (Millington Star, TN)
Adel streets project leaving a bad taste for city council Dec 22, 2006
Registration for children's sports leagues and maintenance of sporting fields are just two of the tasks that could be incorporated into such a position. "We aren't saying that this position will be able to do all of the work that the volunteers are now doing," said Scheppers. (Dallas County News, IA)
Children need sports for health - and for life Dec 8, 2006
Children's sports are intended to be fun. Yeah, it's nice to win sometimes, but does it really matter. (Newsday -- Opinion)
DPS marks end of health program Dec 1, 2006
Charmelita Archer praised Durham officials for helping her pay for her children's sports. With six kids, it would have been difficult for her and her husband to afford all the fees, she said. (Herald Sun)
Mohawk trustee launched, maintains village Web page Nov 22, 2006
She would like to promote non-profit organizations, fund-raisers, events at the fire department and list local children's sports schedules on the site. Berrie also reports any recent state of emergency information on the site. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
Selecting children's sports with $100 gene-test swabs leaves playtime in the cold Nov 15, 2006
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Team Baby lands celebrities for sports DVDs Nov 10, 2006
The DVDs include a storyline from children's sports author Jim Buckley and the introduction of animated "Team Babies" created by Houston-based graphic design firm Active Imagination. Houston-based Team Baby's initial college-themed products, "Baby Irish," "Baby Longhorn" and "Baby Wolverine" were released in 2005. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Football dad pulls gun on coach Oct 24, 2006
Parental behavior at children's sports events has come under scrutiny from groups such as the Citizenship Through Sports Alliance. The group's study gave parents a D grade for their conduct and involvement at kids' games. (CNN)
Cops return to youth games Oct 21, 2006
Verbal and physical abuse at children's sports games is nothing new, and there have been several high-profile incidents in the past few years that spurred debate among academics, parents and coaches. Enforcement is key. (Florida Today)
On their own Sep 10, 2006
With so much competition for people's time - from longer work schedules to children's sports practice - the conventional old-time revival meetings have diminished to fit the culture. And with the decreased emphasis on them, the full-time evangelists who have traditionally been called to lead these events have decreased in numbers as well. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Blair promises to quit within a year Sep 8, 2006
Brown, opening a children's sports tournament in Glasgow, Scotland, said shortly before the prime minister's announcement that while he like others had had questions about Blair's plans, he would support his decisions. "When I met the prime minister yesterday I said to him ... it is for him to make the decision," said Brown, looking relaxed and cheerful. (AZCentral -- News)
'It's not about basketball' Aug 8, 2006
The camp stands in stark contrast not only to the big shoe companies and their unspoken promises of fame and fortune but to what Dr. Dan Gould, director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, calls the growing "professionalization" of children's sports. With an eye toward scholarships and endorsements, parents are taking competition to new levels, he says, pushing their kids to specialize in a particular sport from an early age. (Las Vegas Sun)
Team Baby scores major licensing deals Jul 12, 2006
Children's sports production company has secured licensing agreements with top professional leagues in a move planned to fuel the company's expansion plans ... The company has also solidified creative plans for upcoming releases, which will include a new storyline from celebrated children's sports author Jim Buckley, original music from the award-winning Joe McDermott, and the introduction of animated "Team Babies" created by Active Imagination. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Youth sports on the rise Jul 7, 2006
"We're seeing a lot of what we call 'professionalization' of children's sports," says Dr. Dan Gould, the director of the Michigan State University Institute for the Study of Youth Sport. "We see a lot of kids, even young kids, doing it just for the scholarship now.". (CNN)
Rudy Beverage, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Insane Distribution, Inc. Jun 16, 2006
Flying Colors(tm), created especially for kids, is packed with eight vitamins and minerals and has only 10 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving -- significantly less than the amount in other children's sports and juice drinks. It also contains Xylitol, a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index that helps prevent dental cavities as part of a low-sugar diet. (Primezone Releases)
Sailing off into the sunset isn't always so simple May 30, 2006
Rosemary Selzer of Fresno says she almost always made her children's sports events. They are now 27 and 33. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Starting early: Arbor completes another year of children's sports May 24, 2006
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Spada Boyz - not your everyday lunch truck May 13, 2006
He wants to buy another bus and donate it to help raise funds for local children's sports programs, he said. Spada said after he bought the bus, he ripped out the seats and put $60,000 of restaurant equipment into it. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Harper Cuts Sales Tax, Boosts Spending as Commodities Boom Lifts Revenue May 3, 2006
The budget includes new spending and tax cuts and credits for small businesses, transit users and children's sports totaling C$14. 3 billion this year. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Smart, Easy Ways to Find Customers Apr 13, 2006
The parents feel obligated to use the services of those who help pay for uniforms, equipment, programs and the various fees involved in children's sports. If you sell to those who earn very high incomes, where will they be found. (Entrepreneur)
New Mimi's Cafe Opens in Natomas Mar 18, 2006
Mimi's Cafes are known for working to enrich the communities they serve by supporting local causes such as meal deliveries to the homeless, gift-card donations, sponsorship of children's sports teams, promoting writing programs for youth and various other fund-raising support. "Natomas is a flourishing area in Sacramento and a great market for Mimi's Cafe," says Doug Branigan, Market Partner, Mimi's Cafe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tagging Along With Joey Cheek Feb 19, 2006
But Joey hardly mentions his accomplishment, and instead spends the evening discussing the companies that have pledged to match his $25,000 donation his gold-medal prize money to the children's sports charity Right to Play. He seems more interested in the conflict in Darfur than in skating accolades. (Los Angeles Times)
Brand-Loyal Workers Rewarded With Preferred Parking Jan 28, 2006
F-Series trucks sat next to flame-decorated Mustangs and Windstar minivans laden with children's sports gear and car seats. One red van, its paint rusted away in spots, sported a bumper sticker that read, "I work for Ford. I drive a Ford.". (LA Times, CA)
Rabbi Gellman: Cult of Winning Debases Us Jan 21, 2006
There are the not-so-rare news reports of violence committed by outraged parents at their children's sports games. The destruction of the integrity of baseball and baseball records and the baseball players bodies by steroid use is just the most recent and visible example of a cultural commitment to winning at all costs. (Newsweek)
