National Youth Sports Week 2024
September 1, 2024
National Youth Sports Week (NYSW) is an annual event that celebrates the importance of youth sports in promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and personal development.
NYSW is a great opportunity to celebrate the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to sports Afterschool sports programs, for example, offer a chance for kids to stay active and learn valuable skills like teamwork and discipline in a fun, structured environment while building long-lasting friendships and social skills.
Join us this year from September 23 - September 28, 2024. Celebrate with us and help advocate the importance of youth sports this year with Chelsea Piers by participating in daily themed activities. We are proud to share the value of youth sports to athletes of all ages, skill sets, and backgrounds. From preschoolers to competitive high school and collegiate athletes, we have a program for everyone.
Like, share, post on your social pages using #NYSW, and spread the word to your communities. Don’t forget to tag us @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Monday, September 23 – Opening Day
Start off National Youth Sports week with your favorite action photo of your sports team, past or present!
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink’s Assistant Skating Director, Maurie Moore’s favorite afterschool memory was “being able to look forward to going to the rink every day and seeing the girls who were like sisters to me! Remembering traveling for 11 years for competitive figure skating are memories I’ll cherish forever”
Let’s see you in action kicking a soccer ball, running along the track, skating on the ice and more.
Share your sports pics with the hashtag #NYSW and tag @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Tuesday, September 24 – Training Day
Training Day is all about ensuring our coaches and staff are properly trained in their sports and how to work with young athletes. Coaching is not only about the sport, but the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and camaraderie that passed down.
Share your insights, learning, and breakthroughs on social media using the hashtag Use #NYSW and tag @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Wednesday, September 25 – Jersey Day
Jersey Day is a fun and spirited day where people come together to show support for their favorite sports teams by wearing jerseys.
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn’s Aquatics Manager, Jaquan DeJesus, emphasizes that importance of representing a jersey at a tournament. “It’s something special to be playing with all your teammates, coach, and training team. It encompasses unity.”
Wear your Chelsea Piers team jerseys or your favorite sports team’s jerseys to show off your team pride!
Use #JerseyDay and tag @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Thursday, September 26 – Safety Day
Safety Day is all about keeping our athletes safe while playing the games they love. Whether it’s through safe stretching, protective gear, and understanding the proper emergency procedures, safety is the #1 priority.
Show us how you stay safe during youth sports and the safety initiatives you take to ensure the safety of others. Use #SafetyDay and tag @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Friday, September 27 – National Coaches Day
Coaches Day is all about celebrating the ones who have mentored, guided, and inspired all of us.
Coach Will’s favorite coaches helped him find his love for the game of soccer. “One of my coaches, Graham Stevenson, was an exceptionally good coach. What he really did for me was introduce the fun of the game, making every experience on the court fun from a young age.” Coach Will is now the Director of Squash at Chelsea Piers Connecticut.
Post a picture with a coach that has greatly impacted how you play your sport and how you live your everyday life with #NationalCoachesDay and tag @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.
Saturday, September 28 – Play Day
Play Day is about having fun, being active, and how the power of play can bring the best out of us! Friends and family of all ages can come together to play a friendly game of basketball, play tag, or anything that gets you active.
Use the hashtag #PlayDay #NationalYouthSportsDay to show us how you stayed active and don’t forget to tag us @chelseapiersnyc, @chelseapiersbrooklyn, and @chelseapiersct.