Being the parent of a youngster involved in organized sports takes effort, commitment, and a healthy dose of patience – that is, if you want to successfully meet your child’s ever-changing needs during the course of the season. It also means shuttling your child back and forth to practices and sneaking out of work early to attend games – but that’s just the beginning. There are many other responsibilities to meet and issues to address so that when your son or daughter puts on that colorful uniform and steps on the field, court or rink they will have a memorable season for all the right reasons.
Unfortunately, when there is conflict, miscommunication or disruptive behavior parents can also have a negative effect on your programs.
Overview - Parents Association for Youth Sports
Because parents play such a crucial role in helping their children get the most fun out of their participation as possible, NAYS created the Parents Association for Youth Sports (PAYS). The PAYS program enables parents to help their children have truly rewarding experiences.
This educational program offers a simple, effective way to make parents aware of their roles and responsibilities and ways they can make the youth sports experience more enjoyable and positive.
Your community can implement the PAYS program in one of three ways:
PAYS EDUCATION PACKAGE
This option allows your organization to receive the PAYS Education package which includes the video/DVD
and meeting materials for 50 parents (includes PAYS parent cards and PAYS handbooks).
COST-$75 for a Start Up Education package:
INCLUDED IN THE COST - The PAYS Start Up Package. Additional sets of meeting materials (cards/handbooks) are available for $50 per set. Parents will also receive a discounted rate on an annual subscription to SportingKid Magazine.
For more information about the PAYS Education Package program, please call our Chapter Development Specialist at (800)729-2057 or email nays@nays.org
PAYS ONLINE
This option offers the most convenient way for parents and your organization to benefit from the PAYS program.
Parents can view the PAYS video and agree to the Parents' Code of Ethics online.
COST-$6 per family includes:
Printable PAYS handbook
Printable PAYS parent card
One complimentary issue of SportingKid Magazine
Discounted rate on continued subscription to SportingKid Magazine
To complete the PAYS Online Program, click here
LIVE PAYS MEETINGS
NAYS Chapters may choose to hold a live meeting for their parents, in which the PAYS video is viewed and the Parents' Code of Ethics is distributed and signed.
COST-$5 per family includes:
PAYS handbook
PAYS parent card
One complimentary issue of SportingKid Magazine
Discounted rate on continued subscription to SportingKid Magazine
Online access to the PAYS database
If your organization would like more information on becoming a NAYS chapter, please call our Chapter Development Specialist at (800)729-2057 or email nays@nays.org.