Membership

Empower youth through sports with exclusive S-SBYD membership benefits.

Empower Through Sports

Why Join S-SBYD: Key Benefits and Opportunities

S-SBYD can offer a range of significant advantages, making it a compelling choice for individuals and organizations focused on leveraging sports as a tool for youth development. Here are some key rationales:

Membership Plan

Individual Membership

Youth Membership Eligibility:

Open to youth aged 8 -17. – Benefits: Discounted training sessions, workshops, and events; – Mentorship Newsletter – Monthly subscription – Free – Priority participation in S-SBYD leagues and competitions.

Fee: $15 annually.

Young Adult/College or University student Membership - Eligibility:

18 – 24; must be enrolled in a Trade School/College or University- Benefits: Discounted training sessions, workshops, and events; Mentorship Newsletter – Monthly subscription- Free – PriorityApprenticeship/Internship engagement in S-SBYD leagues and competitions.

Fee: $25 annually.

Family Membership - Eligibility:

Families with two or more children involved in sports (two parents/caregivers plus two children). – Benefits: All individual benefits plus discounts on family events and merchandise.

Fee: $75 (plus $10 for each additional child) annually.

Community Membership - Eligibility:

Local nonprofit organizations, public, private, or charter and schools. – Benefits: Group access to training resources, including training for coaches, program administrators, and partnership/collaboration opportunities.

Fee: $200 annually.

Professional Membership:

Eligibility: Open to individuals engaged in activities connected or related to sports-based youth development as one’s main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. – Benefits: Discounted training sessions, workshops, and events; – Mentorship Newsletter – Monthly subscription – Free – Discounted participation in S-SBYD professional and staff development; and priority participation in instructional leadership opportunities.

Fee: $60 annually.

Corporate Sponsorship

Eligibility: Businesses interested in promoting sports-based youth development.- Benefits: Brand visibility at events, promotional and hospitality opportunities, and partnership recognition.

Fee: Custom packages starting at $500

Research and Best Practices

The Society often facilitates research initiatives that advance the field of SBYD. Being part of this community allows you to stay informed about the latest findings and trends.

Enhanced Networking

Membership provides access to a community of professionals, practitioners, and researchers who share a commitment to sports-based youth development. This network can facilitate collaboration, mentorship, and sharing of best practices.

Advocacy and Influence

By joining the Society, you can participate in advocacy efforts aimed at promoting the value of sports in youth development. Being part of a collective voice enhances your ability to influence policies and practices.

Professional Development

The Society often organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences that focus on the latest research, innovative practices, and strategies in sports-based youth development. Engaging in these opportunities can enhance your skills and knowledge.

Contribution to Impact

Engaging with the Society allows you to contribute to initiatives that positively impact youth, fostering social skills, teamwork, and resilience through sports.

Resource Access

Members typically gain access to exclusive resources, such as research papers, toolkits, and case studies that can inform and improve program design and implementation.

Credibility and Recognition

Membership can enhance your professional profile, showcasing your commitment to the principles and standards of sports-based youth development, which can be appealing to employers and stakeholders.