The Mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America is the Movement's Reason for Being. The BGCA is Nationally organized into 5 regions in the United States. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America hosts a variety of programs to help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment, and social and interpersonal skills. Members meet on a regular basis to learn about issues inside and outside their Club related to sports and fitness.
Tournaments occur throughout the year.
Awards include individual and team recognition. NIKE University NIKE University is a comprehensive sports training program for Club athletic directors. NIKE 101 provides participants with essential resources to conduct diverse, high quality physical education and sports programs in Clubs. NIKE 303 provides resources, information and strategies to increase the scope and quality of the Clubs sports and fitness programs for girls. If a girl doesn't participate in sports by age 10, her chances of participating by the time she is 25 are less than 10 percent.