The Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States that

demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, and agency 

recognition.  Each agency is judged on its ability to address the needs of those it

serves through the collective energies of citizens, staff, and elected officials.

The Gold Medal Award Program includes seven classes:  five classes based upon 

population, one class for armed forces recreation and one class for state park

systems in odd numbered years.

Registration is open until September 24, 2015 for the KRPA Golf Tournament at 
St. Andrews Golf Course in Overland  Park, KS.

Registration Fee:

$75.00 per player / $300 per Team

Hole Sponsorship Only  - $150
Hole Sponsorship with a Team - $450

Register Here

Questions?  Email Bonnie Simon 

Three youth sports administrators from Kansas have become founding members of the CYSA Leadership Committee.

•   Ryan Dalton, recreation director, Wellsville Joint Recreation Commission
•   Chris Nelson, youth sports supervisor, Manhattan Parks and Recreation
•   Ricci Tucker, sports director, Winfield Recreation Commission

Congrats to Chris, Ricci and Ryan! We anticipate great things to come from this committee to further promote the need for education and professional standards of those overseeing youth sports programs and also help guide policy and standards in youth sports programming and administration.

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