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Poll Archive
 
What is the biggest threat to youth sports in America?
Cost of participation
Repetitive use injuries
Commercialization
Performance-enhancing drug use
Lack of quality volunteers
Total Votes: 101 | Posted: 9/28/2010
 
Which of the following youth sports will have the most growth in participation in the next five years?
Soccer
Lacrosse
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Hockey
Total Votes: 560 | Posted: 8/30/2010
 
Does the league your child plays in require coaches to be trained in CPR?
Yes
No
Not sure
Total Votes: 248 | Posted: 8/16/2010
 
Is tackle football for 9- and 10-year-olds safe for them to play or is it too dangerous?
Safe
Dangerous
Total Votes: 728 | Posted: 7/27/2010
 
Do you think football is a safe sport for children to play?
Yes
No
Yes, but only for children 9 and under
Yes, but only for children 12 and under
Yes, but only for children 15 and under
Total Votes: 99 | Posted: 7/26/2010
 
How many sports is your child playing this summer?
0
1
2
3
4
Total Votes: 498 | Posted: 6/22/2010
 
Has the league conducted a background check on your child's coach?
Yes
No
I don't know
Total Votes: 212 | Posted: 6/2/2010
 
Are mercy rules in youth games good because they prevent lopsided scores or bad because of the message they send children?
Good
Bad
Total Votes: 293 | Posted: 5/3/2010
 
Does your youth baseball program use faceguards on its batting helmets?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 154 | Posted: 4/7/2010
 
Does the NCAA basketball tournament feature more displays of good or bad sportsmanship that young athletes can pick up on?
More good displays
More bad displays
Total Votes: 121 | Posted: 3/26/2010
 
Should children be required to have a physical before participating in any sports program?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 313 | Posted: 3/11/2010
 
Have you ever seen a volunteer coach display poor sportsmanship in front of children?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 236 | Posted: 3/1/2010
 
Are you watching the Winter Olympics with your child?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 177 | Posted: 2/16/2010
 
Does your child wear a mouthguard while playing sports?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 175 | Posted: 1/29/2010
 
Does your youth league have a concussion policy in place regarding when a child can return to play?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 117 | Posted: 1/11/2010
 
Does your youth sports league require coaches to be trained in CPR?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 295 | Posted: 11/19/2009
 
Are your local youth sports programs being conducted any differently in response to the H1N1 virus?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 85 | Posted: 11/3/2009
 
Are you satisfied with the amount of exercise your child gets every day?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Total Votes: 94 | Posted: 10/26/2009
 
What professional sport features the best role models for kids?
Football
Baseball
Basketball
Hockey
Tennis
Golf
Total Votes: 484 | Posted: 8/25/2009
 
Have you talked to your youth athlete about performance enhancing drugs?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 93 | Posted: 8/7/2009
 
How many organized sports is your child playing this summer?
None
1
2
3
4
Total Votes: 158 | Posted: 7/30/2009
 
Do you think metal bats are safe for players to use in youth baseball games?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 298 | Posted: 6/19/2009
 
Is your child's coach a model of good sportsmanship?
Yes, all of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
Never
Total Votes: 133 | Posted: 6/5/2009
 
Will you watch the Stanley Cup Finals with your child?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 81 | Posted: 5/28/2009
 
Does your child's soccer league use anchored goals and padded goal posts?
Yes, they use both
No, they use neither
Just the goals are anchored
Just the posts are padded
Total Votes: 63 | Posted: 5/18/2009
 
Have you ever hired a personal coach or trainer for your child?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 99 | Posted: 5/8/2009
 
At what age should heading be allowed in youth soccer?
8 and under
10 and under
12 and under
14 and under
15 and older
Total Votes: 183 | Posted: 4/20/2009
 
Will your child play on a travel team this year?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 140 | Posted: 4/2/2009
 
Who is most responsible for teaching young athletes good sportsmanship?
Parents
Coaches
Teammates
Officials
League administrators
Total Votes: 208 | Posted: 3/24/2009
 
Is it poor sportsmanship when youth baseball teams say "Hey batter, swing" to opposing hitters during games?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 228 | Posted: 3/16/2009
 
Is your child having fun playing sports this season?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Total Votes: 103 | Posted: 3/9/2009
 
Should volunteer hockey coaches be required to wear helmets while on the ice conducting practices?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 94 | Posted: 3/2/2009
 
Has the economy affected the number of sports programs you enroll your child in?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 234 | Posted: 2/10/2009
 
What is most important for a child to learn in sports?
How to win and lose with dignity
The importance of always doing the best they can
Following the coach's instructions
Abiding by the rules of the sport
Showing respect toward officials at all times
Total Votes: 183 | Posted: 1/28/2009
 
Should children be required to wear a mouthpiece?
Yes, no matter what the sport
No
It should be the parent's decision
Total Votes: 176 | Posted: 1/20/2009
 
How many different sports will your child play this winter?
One
Two
Three
Four
None
Total Votes: 111 | Posted: 1/13/2009
 
What is the best age for a child to begin playing team sports?
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total Votes: 340 | Posted: 12/16/2008
 
Should registered sex offenders be prohibited from attending youth sports events?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 125 | Posted: 10/1/2008
 
Does your child play in a coed sports league?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 70 | Posted: 9/23/2008
 
Do you watch NFL football games with your child?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 81 | Posted: 9/17/2008
 
Does your league have policies in place to prevent embezzlement?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 50 | Posted: 9/10/2008
 
What is your child's favorite fall sport?
Football
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Hockey
Baseball/Softball
Total Votes: 506 | Posted: 9/2/2008
 
What is the state of sportsmanship in your child's league?
Good
Fair
Poor
Total Votes: 74 | Posted: 8/26/2008
 
What is your child's favorite summer sport?
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Swimming
Golf
Total Votes: 69 | Posted: 8/19/2008
 
Will your child attend a summer sports camp this year?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 58 | Posted: 8/12/2008
 
Are All-Star teams appropriate for children ages 10 and under?
Yes
No
Total Votes: 77 | Posted: 8/5/2008
 
What is your child's favorite sport?
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Football
Total Votes: 75 | Posted: 7/7/2008
 
Are personal coaches good for children?
Yes, at all age levels
Not appropriate at any age
Only for children 16 and older
Only for children 13 and older
Only for children 10 and older
Total Votes: 119 | Posted: 2/4/2008
 
What is the most challenging aspect of being a volunteer coach?
Assigning positions to the kids
Organizing and running practices
Getting along with opposing coaches
Communicating with officials
Teaching skills
Getting along with parents
Total Votes: 121 | Posted: 1/6/2008
 
What is your child's favorite fall sport?
Football
Soccer
Lacrosse
Inline Hockey
Flag Football
Volleyball
Total Votes: 196 | Posted:
 
How is the behavior of parents in your child's sports program?
Excellent
Good
So-so
Bad
Total Votes: 162 | Posted:
 
 
 
 
 
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