Our Focus
Every child should reap the benefits of a lifestyle that’s active, healthy and fun. That’s why Project Play WNY is working collectively across our communities to help give children that opportunity through sports.
Project Play was born out of State of Play, an extensive regional research initiative set in motion by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. From the State of Play report, we gained insight into our children, their activity levels—and how we can make a difference for them.
The CDC recommends 1 hour of daily activity!
Only 16% of youth reach the recommended daily activity level.
Multisport play continues to make a comeback. The average number of team sports youth play per year is 1.8.
Raising the number of children who stay active into adulthood to 25% would result in 7,500 fewer overweight and obese youth.
And $262 million saved in medical costs and productivity losses in our region.
Families
All families want the best for their kids. We hope the following resources and events can help to guide you on a path toward the opportunities and information you need to get and keep your child playing!
Coaches
As a volunteer or professional coach, you are always on the run from one practice or game to the next, but these resources can help you up your game on your time and from your own home or office.
Organizations
As our initiative gains momentum, community and youth sports organizations will play a vital role in inspiring our children with the power of play. Explore Project Play Western New York's resources to create more opportunities for play in your youth programs.
Questions? Concerns? Ideas?
We want to hear from you. Email us at projectplaywny@cfgb.org or call us at 716-852-2857.