• We know that kids would rather play on a losing team than only sit and watch on a winning team.
• We know that, more than winning, kids play for fun, friendships and fitness . . . for the “Fs” more than the “Ws.”

But participation alone is not our goal in school sports. The goal is high participation with high standards.

Our mission is to increase participation and to raise standards, including standards of eligibility, conduct and care.

We know that as we raise such standards for participation, we tend to raise the value of participation for students, schools and society.