King County Play Equity Coalition
King County Play Equity Coalition is a network of organizations dedicated to challenging and changing systems to shift power and center physical activity as a key part of health and youth development.
Earlier this summer, after a year and a half long process that included input from Coalition members, an equity-focused consultant, and many hours of work between Coalition leadership and staff, the Coalition has passed a strategic plan to drive its work through 2024….Continue reading Coalition Strategic Plan Completed
In development of a model JUA, the team learned about the spectrum of shared use, read policy briefs, and reviewed toolkits from the National Partnership on Safe Routes to School, Change Lab Solutions, and the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition of Washington. They evaluated 4 model Joint Use Agreements developed by Change Lab Solutions and the National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity and ultimately selected one to revise and integrate feedback into. The team clarified use of supplemental facilities such as lockers, restrooms, and storage, adjusted language to a collaborative approach, and recommended equity goals be noted in the agreement. This model can be applied to agreements between school district and local city government as well as third parties such as community-based organizations, youth leagues, and/or other recreation providers….Continue reading Equity in Facility Access: Model Joint Use Agreement
Last month, COALITION UW intern LAURIE WILLOUGHBY sat down with Fenix Basketball’s Victor Johnson to discuss his work and his vision for the youth basketball and AAU system. Enjoy! Connect With Fenix Basketball and Victor. Connect with Laurie and the Coalition. Transcript Laurie: Alrighty. Hello, my name is Laurie Willoughby. I am an intern with…Continue reading Audio Blog: Victor Johnson of Fenix Basketball
We’re proud to announce the King County Play Equity Coalition has been selected as a 2021 Seattle Mariners Community Impact Grant partner. With assistance from Mariners Care, this $20,000 grant will catalyze creation of a Youth Action Team to increase and amplify youth leadership and perspective as the King County Play Equity Coalition builds equitable…Continue reading Seattle Mariners Community Impact Grant Partnership Announcement
The King County Play Equity Coalition is excited to announce a new partnership with the Seattle Sports Commission to elevate the work of organizations furthering Play Equity in King County. Equity and Inclusion in Sports Award – All Girl Everything Ultimate Program – AGE UP, uses ultimate frisbee to invest in black, indigenous and people…Continue reading Celebrating AGE-UP in partnership with Seattle Sports Commission
View the replay of King County Play Equity Coalition’s webinar: How physical activity impacts mental health and why King County youth need it more than ever. …Continue reading Webinar replay: Physical Activity and Mental Health
The King County Play Equity Coalition is now over 100 members strong! We are proud to see such a wide range of community based organizations, individuals, government agencies. Representation is a vital part of reaching our vision and we will continue to work to ensure our membership base reflects the full scope of King County. …Continue reading Coalition passes 100 members!
Access to playfields, courts and other sports facilities has long been more challenging for youth of color in King County, especially in South King County where there are fewer playfields and transportation infrastructure. Across the county, there are significant barriers to access….Continue reading Part 4: If access to fields and facilities is limited, how will you decide which groups/individuals get access?
INTRODUCTION: ARE REOPENING SOLUTIONS CENTERING THOSE WHO ARE TRADITIONALLY FARTHEST FROM ACCESS? As part of the King County Play Equity Coalition’s COVID-19 response, we created Equity Considerations for Return to Play Resource for sports and recreation leaders to read and consider as they reopen and return to play. These considerations are not exhaustive but are the…Continue reading Part 3: Are coaches and staff trained to meet the needs of returning youth: trauma-informed coaching, safety and health practices, knowledge of the health and economic impact to the community?
Introduction: Are reopening solutions centering those who are traditionally farthest from access? As part of the King County Play Equity Coalition’s COVID-19 response, we created Equity Considerations for Return to Play Resource for sports and recreation leaders to read and consider as they reopen and return to play. These considerations are not exhaustive but are the first…Continue reading Part 2: How are you communicating the re-opening of facilities, fields, and programs to members of your community?