El Grupo is named a National Youth Sports Champion

El Grupo Youth Cycling is recognized as a NYSS Champion SM to Promote Participation in Youth Sports

(Tucson, Arizona) – El Grupo Youth Cycling is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease

Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS) as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion.

As a NYSS Champion, El Grupo Youth Cycling has demonstrated their organization’s commitment to

support safe, fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and accessible youth sports opportunities.

El Grupo Youth Cycling is recognized along with other NYSS Champions on health.gov as part of a

growing network of organizations partnering with HHS to improve the youth sports landscape in

America.

“We know children who obtain regular physical activity gain important physical and mental health

benefits, which are more important than ever considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,”

explains Rear Adm. Paul Reed, M.D., deputy assistant secretary for health at HHS. “I’m thrilled to

acknowledge the work of the NYSS Champions who are helping to foster a lifelong love of sports and

physical activity for our Nation’s youth.”

“It’s wonderful to be recognized for the powerful youth development work that El Grupo has been doing,” says Denise Aquino, Executive Director.

The NYSS is a federal roadmap with actionable strategies for youth, adults who interact with youth,

organizations, communities, and public policy makers to increase participation in youth sports and

improve the youth sports experience. The NYSS vision is that one day all youth will have the opportunity,

motivation, and access to play sports. NYSS Champions are recognized for working towards achieving

this vision.

NYSS Champion is a service mark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Used with

permission. Participation by [Enter organization name] does not imply endorsement by HHS/ODPHP.

About the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

ODPHP plays a vital role in keeping the Nation healthy through Healthy People 2030, the Dietary

Guidelines for Americans, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the President’s Council on

Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, and other programs, services, and education activities. ODPHP is part of the

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services. To learn more about ODPHP visit health.gov or follow @HealthGov on Twitter and

@HHSHealthGov on Facebook.