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Now is the time to make your voices heard in Washington DC. The Get Set America Summit will unite youth sports leaders from across the country for activities with policy makers, members of congress, and federal agencies to share their stories on why youth sports matter and to hear what initiatives in Washington DC can further their success. This is an unprecedented opportunity to meet with federal agencies, attend receptions, participate in a Town Hall forum, visit your congress member/staff, meet athletes and corporate leaders and bring change to youth sports.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

12:00 pm- 1:30 pm: Welcome Lunch and Hill Launch
Welcome to the Get Set America Summit: Preparation for visits to the Hill with experts who will help Up2Us youth sports leaders prepare to educate elected officials from their districts about the success of their programs.

1:30 pm- 4:30 pm: Hill Meetings
All summit participants will have the opportunity to schedule meetings with elected officials from their districts with the support of materials created by Up2Us and Congressional Staffers.  Staffers from the Congressional Youth Sports Caucus will also be available to meet with summit participants during this time.

4:30 pm- 5:30 pm:Why Sports Matter Briefing: Gold Room, Rayburn Building
Members of Congress, policy makers and youth sports leaders will present research detailing the reasons why youth sports matter.  Coach of the Year Award winners will be announced and Up2Us will launch a series of policy recommendations aimed at promoting youth sports as a solution to critical issues facing youth.

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm:Coach of the Year Reception, 1300 Longworth House Office Building
Mingle with congress members, congressional staff, athletes and fellow youth sports leaders at this reception overlooking the Capitol. The reception will also feature an awards presentation to four unsung heroes: the up2us Coach of the Year, who will be flown to DC to be recognized for their impact on Sports-Based Youth Development. Perhaps, one of the coaches from your program will be nominated. To learn more, go to: http://www.youthnoise.com/playcity/playitforward


Thursday, September 23, 2010

10:00 am- 11:30 am: Town Hall, George Washington University
A traditional town hall style meeting!  Top officials from various federal agencies will be available to answer questions and present creative strategies for including youth sports in their policy decisions.  Come prepared to think critically and creatively about the role of youth sports in government.

11:30 am- 1:00 pm: Roundtable Discussions and Lunch, George Washington University
As follow-up to the town hall, meet with small groups of other youth sports leaders to discuss the relationship of youth sports to various agencies of government.  Work together to frame solutions to the current crises facing youth in America today.  Prepare for upcoming meetings with federal agency officials and staff members.

2:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Agency Visits, Various Agencies
Officials and staff members of a variety of federal agencies, including the Department of Education, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sport and Nutrition, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Let’s Move Campaign will meet with small groups of summit participants to exchange ideas about how Up2Us members can get involved in various federal initiatives.