Abstract:

In order to allow more young people to participate in sports and continuously improve their physical fitness, and to discover and select competitive sports talents with athletic talent on this basis, China started to create state-level youth sports clubs in 2000. The measures were reaffirmed in the 12th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Sports. Since 2000, Beijing has established state-level youth sports clubs. As of 2016, there are a total of 200 state-level youth sports clubs in Beijing, distributed in 16 districts and counties in the city. Using the methods of literature review, expert interview and logic analysis, this article compares the changes in the number of state-level youth sports clubs in Beijing, their distribution, the main types, the major sports programs carried out, the supporting institutions, fees and teachers, trying to find out their main problems, such as inadequacy of clubs attached to primary and secondary schools, and their uneven distribution. To address these issues, it is proposed to clearly define the nature and functions of state-level youth sports clubs, strengthen organization and leadership, increase funding, and strengthen the construction of venue facilities. In order to maintain the sound development of state-level youth sports clubs in Beijing, it is necessary to establish standardized organizations, implement a hierarchical management of the clubs, and clarify their relationship with the supporting institutions; establish a sound assessment and incentive mechanism; broaden funding channels to diversify funding sources; and increase publicity efforts.

Key words: state-level youth sports club, sport even, development issues, Beijing