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The North Smithfield School Committee named the NA as the one and only official athletic program(s) “support” {booster} group for North Smithfield athletics.
This change presents strong advantages such as:
• UNITY. Support for the concept that all our athletes are NORTH SMITHFIELD ATHLETES and part of the entire fraternity of being a North Smithfield Athlete, representing the entire school/district and not just one particular sport.
• COOPERATION. Elimination of competition between and amongst booster groups – and – between athletes for various sports. The focus can change to working together as adults and as North Smithfield student athletes for ALL North Smithfield student athletes and programs. We hope to build an even stronger sense of community.
• PLANNING. The opportunity to bring all fundraising together under one group. This first time ever coordination would bring a “vision” as to the quality and type of fundraising efforts as well as definition of a clearly identified purpose(s). This change will lessen the burden on businesses and relieve them from being solicited by as many as 12 to 15 past “booster” groups.
• EQUITY. A focus on ensuring that all athletes enjoy the same opportunities, experiences, and growth from participating in sports.
• EFFICIENCY. The opportunity for the Athletic Director, administration, and coaches to work with ONE group to identify needs versus wants and establish priorities in a manner that represents all the programs and not necessarily the “strongest” or biggest.
The success of the NAC initiative has shown that a different approach can be successful, more open, transparent, and efficient. That “success,” combined with some of the reasons stated - the sheer number of booster clubs and our limited capacity to meet the expectations to monitor, etc. - make moving in this direction the best for all involved - parents, community, and especially our athletes.
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