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If, as the team parent, you have chosen participation trophies for your child’s sports team, you may find that not all parents agree. Another parent may say to you, “When I was a kid, I had to EARN my trophies. They weren’t just handed to us at the end of the season.” So why do we give our children trophies for participating in sports? |
Kids care about recognition. They want validation from their coach and parents for a job well done. Over the course of a season, each child on the team has most likely done something that they feel proud of and deserve recognition for. Awarding them a trophy gives them the praise that they deserve, and is a tangible item to remind them of that accomplishment.
A trophy doesn’t need to be a big item or cost a lot of money to be meaningful. What it does need is good intentions behind it. A $6-$10 investment in awards will bring your child joy now and for years to come. What else can you buy for this relatively small investment for such a long payoff period?
Sometimes a teammate’s family cannot afford to buy a trophy. Check with the other parents on the team to see if they’re willing to contribute to that child’s award. If not, please don’t leave that child out of your awards party. Check with the trophy shop staff about including an award for that child.
With increased concern about the environment, people are choosing to buy less and recycle more. Unfortunately, most trophy components cannot be recycled, but they can be reused. Many thrift stores will accept donations of old trophies. Other award options include medals or dog tags, both of which take up less space and use less material than traditional trophies.
Most of all, participation trophies are a way to reinforce commitment. If a child signs up to play a sport and stays with it until the end of the season, that accomplishment deserves recognition. He or she made a commitment to join the team and stuck it out until the end. The children on your team have accomplished the goals of trying something new, learning about a new sport, working together, making new friends, and more. If you feel like this is your definition of success, then your players deserve meaningful recognition. Participation trophies are a symbol of this accomplishment – and they’ll love them now and for years to come!
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