Week of July 6 | Youth Sports Program Updates

In partnership with Under Armour, I am proud to share this heat map as a real-time and data-informed resource that tracks the return to youth sports. This map provides visibility into state-by-state and sport-specific trends across the U.S., and is accompanied by return-to-play resources and sentiments from thought leaders across the country. I invite you to explore, follow and share!

Week of July 6, 2020 findings include:

• The nationwide Return to Sport Index score increased to 100% this week.

• Both ice hockey and lacrosse reached 100% of Return to Sport Index. This likely reflects tournament and showcase events beginning over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
• Indoor sports hold the lowest Return to Sport Index, with basketball steadily increasing to at 74.3%.
• New Mexico now represents the lowest Return to Sport Index at 29.7%.
• 46.3% of survey respondents voting in July indicated, “Yes, it’s time to get back to sports.” Remaining votes were divided evenly at 26.8% each for, “Maybe, with precautions.” and “No, it’s too early.”

Given the continued increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, we will monitor these trends closely in the coming weeks. I encourage you to review and share the many resources within this page to support a safe return to sports.

Play on—safely!

Dave, CEO