The Community Athletic Facilities Advisory Committee evaluates applications for grants in the Youth Athletic Facilities program.
These grants provide funding to purchase land and develop outdoor athletic facilities serving youth and communities.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Are interested in and have experience with youth and community athletic facilities
Support
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Time Commitment
- Fifteen to thirty hours for written evaluation, completed remotely, every other summer (even years)
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2026 Dates
| Item | Dates |
| YAF Evaluation Introduction Meeting | August 3 |
| YAF Evaluation Window | August 3-28 |
| YAF Results Meeting | September 10 |
Committee Members
- Stephanie Christensen, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Gig Harbor
- Andrea Clay, Pierce County, University Place
- Nick Farline, City of Kennewick, Kennewick
- Mike Griffith, City of Mukilteo, Mukilteo
- Chad Harvell, City of Tumwater, Tumwater
- Shelly Haynie, Tenino
- Jamie LeDoux, Bothell
- Brian Levenhagen, City of Kent, Kent
- Jenna Paglia, Chelan
- Jason Rudd, Pasco
- Sheri Schultz, Mill Creek
- Bob Smart, Kennewick
- Ariel Smith, City of Long Beach, Long Beach
- Cindy Widmer, Walla Walla
Vacancies
- No vacancies
Term Length
Four years
General Resources