2026 FRRPD Campaign Policy

Youth Sports and Programs

More opportunities to play, learn, compete, grow, and belong.

Parks and recreation can play an important role in a young person's life. A dependable field, encouraging coach, affordable program, summer activity, or welcoming place to gather can build confidence, improve health, create friendships, and strengthen a child's connection to the community.

Our district should work toward recreation opportunities that serve different ages, interests, experience levels, abilities, and family budgets.

Candidate for FRRPD Board of Directors · November 3, 2026

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Policy at a Glance

Six Priorities for Youth Recreation

Affordable Access

Work to reduce financial barriers through reasonable fees, scholarships, sponsorships, equipment assistance, and partnerships.

Dependable Facilities

Improve the condition, availability, accessibility, lighting, seating, shade, restrooms, and long-term maintenance of fields and recreation facilities.

More Ways to Participate

Support competitive, recreational, instructional, adaptive, outdoor, creative, and social opportunities.

Programs for Teenagers

Develop age-appropriate opportunities that give teenagers reasons to remain active and connected.

Stronger Partnerships

Coordinate appropriately with leagues, coaches, schools, families, businesses, nonprofits, tribes, and community organizations.

Safe and Positive Programs

Establish clear expectations involving safety, supervision, training, conduct, accessibility, communication, and participant well-being.

Building More Than Athletes

Recreation Helps Build Stronger Young People

Well-run recreation can support a young person's health, character, relationships, and sense of place in the community.

›Physical activity
›Teamwork
›Confidence
›Discipline
›Leadership
›Communication
›Friendship
›Community connection
›Positive adult mentorship
›Healthy competition
›Stress relief
›Opportunities to try something new
›Belonging for young people who may feel disconnected

Sports are important, but youth recreation should not begin and end with traditional leagues. Young people have different interests, abilities, schedules, and comfort levels. A strong recreation district should create multiple paths to participation.

Listen to Children, Teenagers, and Families

Build Programs Around Real Community Needs

A recurring community needs assessment can help the district understand what families actually want and what currently keeps children from participating.

›Which programs are currently used?
›Which age groups have the fewest options?
›What prevents participation?
›Are fees affordable?
›Are schedules workable for families?
›Which facilities limit program growth?
›What do teenagers want to see?
›What adaptive programs are needed?
›Which activities have waiting lists?
›Which programs are no longer attracting participants?
›What transportation challenges exist?
›Which seasons or times of day lack activities?

Feedback from minors should use age-appropriate, privacy-conscious methods. The campaign does not collect or publish sensitive information from children.

Affordability

Family Income Should Not Be the Only Door to Participation

Cost is one of the most common reasons young people miss out. A responsible district can explore multiple ways to reduce that barrier.

›Need-based scholarships
›Reduced-fee programs
›Family and sibling discounts
›Equipment-lending programs
›Used-equipment exchanges
›Local sponsorships
›Donor-supported participation funds
›Volunteer-supported activities
›Free introductory clinics
›Low-cost drop-in recreation
›Transparent program fees
›Payment plans when administratively feasible

Any scholarship, discount, or assistance program would require adopted eligibility standards, funding, administrative capacity, privacy protections, and Board approval.

Families should not be required to publicly disclose financial hardship.

Dependable Sports Facilities

Programs Cannot Thrive Without Usable Facilities

Fields and recreation spaces are the foundation of youth programs. Their condition, access, and maintenance shape what a district can offer.

›Field surfaces
›Infields and turf
›Irrigation
›Drainage
›Lighting
›Fencing
›Dugouts and team areas
›Goals and equipment
›Scoreboards
›Accessible routes
›Spectator seating
›Shade
›Restrooms
›Drinking water
›Parking
›Storage
›Scheduling
›Emergency access
›Routine maintenance
›Long-term replacement planning

Potential Future Evaluation

✓Playtown USA
✓Nelson Sports Complex
✓Riverbend Park fields
✓Martin Luther King Jr. Park facilities
✓Other FRRPD fields and recreation spaces

Listing a facility does not mean an improvement has been approved, funded, designed, or scheduled.

Read the Clean and Safe Parks Plan

Sports-Field Renewal

Build Improvements from Documented Conditions

A districtwide facility-renewal framework can help residents see how field improvements are prioritized and maintained over time.

01Document existing conditions.
02Gather feedback from leagues, participants, coaches, families, officials, spectators, and staff.
03Distinguish routine maintenance from capital construction.
04Identify accessibility and safety needs.
05Develop preliminary costs.
06Review scheduling and field capacity.
07Consider grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and phased improvements.
08Publish priorities for community review.
09Include future maintenance before approving construction.
10Track results after improvements are completed.

The independent Park Audit Series may contribute observations but is not an engineering, turf, accessibility, safety, or facility certification.

More Than Traditional Sports

Create More Ways for Young People to Be Active

Not every young person wants to play a traditional league sport. A recreation district can study a wide range of activities to serve different interests.

›Soccer
›Baseball and softball
›Basketball
›Flag or touch football
›Volleyball
›Martial arts
›Track and conditioning
›Running clubs
›Walking programs
›Skateboarding
›BMX and pump-track activities
›Fishing
›Outdoor recreation
›Disc golf
›Cornhole
›Fitness programs
›Dance
›Cheer
›Adaptive sports
›Esports or supervised technology programs where appropriate
›Arts and creative recreation
›Nature education
›Camps
›Leadership and service activities

This list is for community study. It does not imply that FRRPD currently offers or has approved every activity listed.

A Priority Age Group

Teenagers Need Places and Programs Too

Teenagers often outgrow playgrounds while still needing affordable, constructive, and age-appropriate recreation. A district that serves them well keeps older youth connected to the community.

›Teen sports leagues
›Open-gym or open-court periods
›Evening recreation
›Fitness and conditioning
›Skate and BMX programs
›Tournaments
›Outdoor adventure
›Leadership opportunities
›Volunteer coaching assistance
›Event-planning roles
›Youth advisory participation
›Music, arts, and cultural activities
›Job-readiness and recreation-support experience
›Safe social spaces
›Community-service projects

Teenagers should be asked directly what they would attend rather than having programs designed solely around adult assumptions.

Feather River Sports Academy Concept

A Structured Youth Development Pilot

The Feather River Sports Academy is presented as a proposal for future evaluation—not an approved FRRPD program.

Conceptual Elements

›Age-appropriate sports instruction
›Skill development
›General conditioning
›Scheduled practices
›Games or scrimmages
›Teamwork and leadership
›Positive coaching standards
›Affordable participation goals
›Family discounts
›Volunteer and qualified coaching support
›Clear safety procedures
›Opportunities for beginner and experienced athletes

Before Implementation, Evaluate

✓Community demand
✓Available fields
✓Qualified staff and coaches
✓Background-screening requirements
✓Insurance
✓Equipment
✓Registration
✓Fees and scholarships
✓Heat and air-quality procedures
✓Emergency planning
✓Accessibility
✓Scheduling conflicts
✓Legal and operational requirements

Earlier experimental fees or schedules are not adopted program prices and should not be published as such.

Youth Training Pavilion Concept

Explore a Covered, Open-Air Training Space

The Open-Air Youth Training Pavilion is a long-term concept that would require a full feasibility study before any decision.

Potential Uses

›Basketball
›Volleyball
›Cheer
›Fitness and conditioning
›Artificial-turf training
›Clinics
›Camps
›Community recreation
›Weather-protected practice
›Tournament support

Potential Benefits

✓Shade
✓Reduced weather disruption
✓Flexible court and turf space
✓Multi-program use
✓Expanded practice capacity
✓Community-event potential

Required Evaluation

›Site selection
›Community demand
›Construction cost
›Ventilation and heat
›Lighting
›Noise
›Parking
›Restrooms
›Accessibility
›Staffing
›Insurance
›Maintenance
›Utilities
›Security
›Environmental review
›Funding
›Operating revenue and expenses

No site, design, budget, funding source, construction date, or operating model has been approved.

Tournaments and Sports Tourism

Local Programs Can Also Support Community Activity

Well-planned tournaments and events can benefit families and local businesses—but only when the district is ready to host them responsibly.

Appropriate Opportunities

›Youth tournaments
›Regional competitions
›Skills clinics
›Coaching education
›Officials training
›Seasonal festivals
›Community championships
›Vendor and food opportunities
›Partnerships with lodging and local businesses

Events Also Require

✓Field capacity
✓Parking
✓Restrooms
✓Staffing
✓Security
✓Scheduling
✓Cleanup
✓Insurance
✓Officials
✓Equipment
✓Neighbor consideration
✓Financial analysis

Attendance or revenue projections should not be published without research.

Community Traditions

Bring Families Together Through Recreation

Recreation can also create shared memories. Community traditions give families reasons to gather and help residents feel connected to their parks.

›Children's fishing derby
›Outdoor movie nights
›Community field days
›Family sports festivals
›Food-truck events
›Youth clinics
›Parent-child tournaments
›Adaptive-recreation events
›Seasonal celebrations
›Community cornhole tournament
›Recreation demonstrations
›Park discovery days

A Riverbend fishing-derby revival is presented as a community concept requiring partnerships, volunteers, sponsors, safety planning, permits, environmental consideration, and appropriate approvals.

Coaches and Volunteers

Support the Adults Who Support Young People

Volunteer coaches and program helpers give their time to young residents. Clear expectations and support help them do that well.

›Clear coach expectations
›Background screening
›Appropriate training
›Concussion awareness
›Heat and air-quality procedures
›Emergency plans
›First-aid and CPR expectations where appropriate
›Positive coaching
›Participant conduct
›Parent communication
›Inclusion and accommodation
›Mandatory-reporting requirements where applicable
›Volunteer recognition
›Easier access to approved resources

Volunteer coaches should supplement—not replace—qualified staff, professional services, or district responsibilities.

Safe and Positive Participation

Every Child Deserves Respectful Recreation

Clear standards protect participants, families, coaches, and the district. They also help everyone know what to expect.

›Bullying
›Harassment
›Discrimination
›Hazing
›Abusive conduct
›Appropriate adult boundaries
›Parent and spectator behavior
›Participant privacy
›Injury reporting
›Emergency contacts
›Concussion response
›Extreme heat
›Smoke and air quality
›Hydration
›Lightning and severe weather
›Safe transportation boundaries
›Complaint and reporting procedures

Policies should be developed with qualified staff, insurers, legal counsel, league partners, and relevant safety authorities.

Accessibility and Adaptive Recreation

Every Young Person Should Have a Path to Participate

Inclusion in youth recreation means more than access to a field. It means meaningful ways to take part, with choice, safety, and dignity.

›Adaptive programs
›Inclusive equipment
›Accessible facilities
›Program accommodations
›Sensory considerations
›Communication access
›Caregiver needs
›Flexible participation formats
›Staff and coach education
›Affordable adaptive equipment
›Partnerships with experienced organizations

Identical participation is not appropriate for every child. The goal is meaningful access, choice, safety, dignity, and inclusion.

Read the Inclusive Recreation Plan

Partnerships

FRRPD Does Not Have to Work Alone

Strong recreation programs are built with the community. The district can coordinate with many partners to expand what it can offer.

›Youth sports leagues
›Schools and school districts
›Coaches and officials
›Families
›Local businesses
›Nonprofits
›Healthcare and public-health organizations
›Colleges and training programs
›Tribes
›Community foundations
›Recreation professionals
›Disability and adaptive-sports organizations
›Volunteers
›City and county partners where jurisdictionally appropriate

A potential partner should not be described as committed unless a formal agreement exists.

Responsible Funding

Build Programs That Can Be Sustained

A new program is only as strong as its long-term plan. Funding should consider both what it takes to start and what it takes to keep going.

Potential Resources

›Existing program revenue
›District resources
›Registration fees
›Scholarships and donor support
›Sponsorships
›Grants
›Partnerships
›Tournaments and special events
›Lawful donations
›Phased capital investment

Every Proposal Should Consider

✓Startup cost
✓Ongoing staffing
✓Coach or instructor requirements
✓Equipment
✓Insurance
✓Field and facility maintenance
✓Utilities
✓Registration administration
✓Scholarships
✓Replacement costs
✓Safety obligations
✓Long-term demand

A program should not be promoted based only on construction funding without explaining how it would operate and be maintained afterward.

Action Plan

A Responsible Path to Stronger Youth Recreation

Listen

Gather feedback from children, teenagers, families, leagues, coaches, schools, staff, residents with disabilities, and underserved communities.

Document

Review current programs, participation, fees, scheduling, facility conditions, capacity, and barriers.

Prioritize

Identify near-term program improvements, maintenance needs, partnership opportunities, and long-term capital concepts.

Test

Use pilots, clinics, seasonal programs, or limited events where appropriate.

Evaluate

Measure participation, affordability, safety, satisfaction, cost, staffing, and whether the program reaches intended residents.

Expand Responsibly

Continue or expand successful programs only when funding, facilities, staffing, and long-term operations support them.

Measuring Results

How We Know Programs Are Working

Results should be measured by whether young people can participate meaningfully—not only by how much is spent.

✓Participation by age group
✓Program retention
✓Waiting lists
✓Scholarship use
✓Program affordability
✓Facility availability
✓Cancellations caused by field conditions
✓Teen participation
✓Adaptive-program participation
✓Geographic access
✓Volunteer-coach participation
✓Participant and family feedback
✓Safety incidents
✓Program cost and cost recovery
✓Partnership activity
✓Maintenance performance

Participant privacy should be protected when reporting data. Information that could identify individual children should not be published.

Authority and Accountability

One Director Cannot Build This Alone

If elected, Dacoda Quinn would serve as one member of the FRRPD Board. He could request information, ask questions, propose public discussion, recommend priorities, vote on matters before the Board, and remain accountable to residents.

Programs, budgets, fees, contracts, staffing, partnerships, facility projects, and district policies require action through the appropriate public process.

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Community Input

What Would Help Your Family Participate?

›Which programs are missing?
›Are current fees affordable?
›What prevents your child from participating?
›What would teenagers attend?
›Which fields need attention?
›Which adaptive programs are needed?
›Would your family attend clinics, tournaments, camps, fishing derbies, or outdoor movies?
›What times and seasons work best?
›Would you volunteer or coach?
›What should FRRPD test first?

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