BaseballSoftballUK's Youth Panel, created in 2009 and now becoming increasingly active, is looking for more young people to join the team.
The purpose of the Youth Panel is to formally engage more young people in the development of the sports and create the next generation of leaders for baseball and softball in the UK, as well as provide new initiatives to the sports from a youth point of view.
The Youth Panel is modelled on the Young Ambassadors Programme set up by the Youth Sport Trust, and currently has nine members who meet quarterly.
Because the Panel now has an increasing number of tasks in hand, including planning for a new Under-25 co-ed slowpitch softball tournament in June, it needs more young people with enthusiasm to get involved.
Benefits for Young People
Young people who join the Youth Panel will have a chance to act as role models to inspire and support other young people involved in the sports, and to promote active and healthy lifestyles. They will work with the professional and experienced sport development team at BSUK and will have the opportunity to engage and work closely with County Sport Partnerships, School Sport Partnerships, other national governing bodies of sport, experienced volunteers and high level coaches.
Youth Panel members can be involved as much as they want with the development of baseball and/or softball and will have the opportunity to attend coaching and sport development courses and to acquire transferable skills and experience in organisation and leadership that will serve them well with future employers.
Youth Panel members will also develop and improve "life skills" and gain confidence and self esteem through a work experience internship programme with BSUK.
Expectations
BSUK and the Youth Panel will expect selected candidates to:
- Attend Youth Panel meetings which are held quarterly (expenses will be covered).
- Work in a professional manner and as part of a team.
- Have access to email and check it regularly.
- Act as a role model to inspire and support other young people.
How to Join
Young people aged 16 to 25, whether they have been involved in baseball and softball previously or not, are invited to express interest in being part of the Youth Panel. For those under 18, parental consent will need to be provided.
The Application Form can be downloaded from the BSUK website and the completed form should be emailed to Luis Arrevillagas through the Contacts Page on the BSUK website.
Selected candidates will be invited to attend the next Youth Panel meeting, to be held on Saturday, March 5 at the BSUK office in London.
Visit the Baseball Softball website for more information.