Fitness and Sports Management

National Alliance for Youth Sports

            http://www.nays.org

NAYS is one the leading advocates for safe sports and activities for children. Their mission is to educate coaches, sports officials, and parents about their role in youth sports. Parents can turn to their Youth Sports Section for further information on fundraising and purchasing of team uniforms.

National Association of Sports Commissions

            http://www.sportscommissions.org

Founded in 1992, the NASC is the primary network for information sharing in the sports event industry. Their members include sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus, and chambers who are interesting in attracting sporting events to their communities.

National Sporting Goods Association

            http://www.nsga.org

Working on behalf of retailers and dealers, the association helps its members compete in the marketplace. Some interesting information on how to run a sporting goods store or how you can start your own sports business is provide here.

Wellness Councils of America and Canada

            http://www.welcoa.org

Dedicated to promoting a healthier life style, the Wellness Council emphasizes health promotion and healthy work environments.

YMCA of the USA

            http://www.ymca.net

Currently the YMCA has more than 20.million members, with more than 2,600 Y’s in the world. They strive to serve all people of all faiths, races, ages and incomes. Another useful resource for job seekers and parents who need a summer camp for their kids.