NYO Games Alaska is a year-round program that has a quantifiable positive impact on more than 2,000 youth each year.

NYO influences our young people to improve academic performance, strengthen overall health and well-being, and instills important values, including leadership and respect—values that make strong communities and build tomorrow’s leaders.

A 2021 survey emphasizing NYO’s impact was completed by 43 NYO athletes in grades 7-12. Here’s what we learned:

• 63% credited NYO as an incentive to stay in school
• 79% expressed increased determination by participating in NYO
• 58% expressed a greater sense of well-being
• 85% see themselves as a role-model for future NYO athletes
• 93% learned about Alaska Native culture and values
• 91% developed new friendships with other athletes, coaches, and teachers
• 65% indicated they practice 4–6 hours per week

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Thank you, to all our NYO partners and donors. Your investment builds tomorrow’s leaders!