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Youth sports is any sports event where competitors are younger than adult age, whether children or adolescents. Youth sports includes school sports at primary and secondary level, as well as sports played outside the education system, whether informally or organized.
(spɔːʳt ) variable noun A1. Sports are games such as football and basketball and other competitive leisure activities which need physical effort and skill. [...] See full entry for 'sport' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Definition of 'youth' youth. (juːθ ) (juːðz )
Youth sports refer to adult-organized sports programs for children and youth, typically between the ages of 7 and 18 years, which include designated coaches, organized practices, and scheduled competitions.
Definition. The term youth sports refers to sports programs designed specifically for young people. Although no consistent definition is available, the term youth most commonly applies to boys and girls under the age of 18.
Project Play is anchored in the notion that all children and adolescents, regardless of zip code or ability, should have access to high-quality sport activity that allows them to develop as human beings. “Sports” refers to all forms of health-enhancing physical activity which, through organized or casual play, aims to express or improve ...
The Council of Europe charter on sport uses the following definition: "Sport means all forms of physical activity, which through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or...
Youth sports have been shaped to a large extent by adult sports, and adult norms and values predominate. For example, rules for team sports are similar for adults and young children. In addition, youth sport often contains only specialized activities with sport specific training.