Jericho Athletic Association

JAA Mission

JAA Mission overview

The Jericho Athletic Association (JAA) youth sports programs are designed to allow all children of the Jericho School District to have the opportunity to have fun, participate and learn fundamental sports skills. Participants should learn sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, fair play, and self-confidence. The sports environment will be safe and well maintained. Prudent behavior by adults is mandatory. The Jericho Athletic Association also believes that the safety and well-being of the youth participants is the highest priority.

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All children in our community who meet the basic program registration requirements will have the opportunity to participate in our youth sports programs.

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The JAA will offer programs at a reasonable cost while providing quality facilities, quality equipment and recognition to both volunteers and participants.

3.

The JAA Board will recruit volunteers who will act as role models, mentors, and facilitators.

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All participants in JAA youth sports programs shall be treated fairly and without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, or national origin.

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The JAA youth sport practices and games should be an enjoyable, challenging and learning experience for all participants.

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Those people in coaching and leadership positions in JAA youth sports shall lead by example through the promotion of fair play and sportsmanship.

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The JAA programs should focus on the enjoyment of the sport and the development of the athlete – not the score.