E1.3 Data management
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Program Quality Standards
The Program Quality Standards (PQS) are a tool to help Programs develop and increase quality of programmatic areas and overall operations. They help Programs identify what to focus on in order to provide athletes with the highest quality programming. Frequently Asked Questions
Program Quality Standards: Frequently Asked Questions
The Program Quality Standards (PQS) are a tool to help Programs develop and increase quality of programmatic areas and overall operations. They help Programs identify what to focus on in order to keep moving forward.
Competition Management
Stage 1
Program uses spreadsheets or databases to collect and manage local/state/national competition data.
Stage 2
Program uses a competition management system at all levels to record competition data (e.g, GMS or SO Connect) and maintain consistent, regularly updated records. Delegations meet competition registration deadlines.
Stage 3
Program uses a web-based competition management system to record competition data (e.g, GMS or SO Connect). Competition results are consistent, reliable, and available on-demand for engaging fans and media locally.
Constituent Data
Stage 1
Program maintains basic data on athletes, Unified partners, coaches, families, and volunteers (e.g., name, demographic and contact information) and captures donor, celebrity and fans data.
Stage 2
Program uses GMS or SO Connect to maintain up-to-date data for key constituents, including participation information (e.g., events attended, competition results) and coaches certification details and tracks donor/celebrity/fan engagement.
Stage 3
Program uses constituent data from GMS or SO Connect to make strategic decisions. Program database records include external coach certification details and support the administration of coach recertification needs.
Virtual Engagement
Stage 1
Program has a way of tracking numbers of constituents engaged virtually (e.g., number of followers on social media account).
Stage 2
Program has a way of tracking numbers, level, and frequency of virtual constituent engagement.
Stage 3
Program consistently tracks levels of virtual constituent engagement and strategically uses results to ensure constituents are engaged and impacted by activities and campaigns.
Healthy Athletes Data
Stage 1
Program captures screening data online during or after Healthy Athletes events and accesses event reports.
Stage 2
Program uses digital technology within fitness/ Young Athletes or health education, Healthy Athletes screenings and training (healthcare professionals, Health Messengers).
Stage 3
Program captures and provides data to help with SOI health research & evaluation efforts.