Youth Sports Awards

The Phoenix Regional Sports Commission, together with Grand Canyon University would like to recognize exceptional youth athletes, coaches, and youth sports contributors. These individuals would be recognized for their tremendous dedication to positive leadership and outstanding character, as well as acknowledging their commitment to “enhancing our community through sports.” Monthly awards will be given to individuals in each category. All monthly winners will also be invited to attend an awards banquet held in August. Please fill out the below information to nominate an individual for one of these awards. Register to become a Champions Circle member to apply!

Nominate your youth athlete, coach or contributor now!

Youth Sports Tip Sheet

Does your organization have a story to tell? Submit a Youth Sports Tip Sheet to recognize your team, program, event, individual or to share your news! This tip sheet is available to Champions Circle members to allow them to engage the media in their programs and activities. Submit the below Tip Sheet by the 15th of each month in order to have your information reviewed for publication!

Youth Sports Tip Sheet

The Champions Circle is designed to standardize the fundamental elements of operation and safety for our area leagues, tournaments, clubs, venues, volunteers, coaches, and administrators.  The Champions Circle has set standards in the following areas of:

1. Coach training
2. Insurance
3. Background checks
4. Codes of conduct (for players-coaches-fans and safety standards for play.

This certification sets a gold standard for how we conduct youth sports, both recreational and competitive, in the Valley of the Sun.

Register to Become a Champions Circle Member

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Member Benefits for 2010-2011 Include:

• One invitation to the Annual Youth Sports Summit

• Invitations to quarterly Champions Circle events

• Use of the Event Calendar ( to post your events

• Discount to Sports Commission equipment program

• Access to event registration tool (limited availability)

• Ability to post venue and program information on Sports Commission website

• Access to group buying program

• Access to coaches training programs

• Affordable background check programs

• Preferred insurance partner available