Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Three North Carolina state lawmakers introduced a bill late last month to eliminate participation trophies in youth sports.
Republican state Sens. Tim Moffitt, Bobby Hanig and Eddie Settle made the proposal in Senate Bill 430 to eliminate awards in youth recreation activities of local governments based on just participating. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The great seal of North Carolina outside the state legislature building in Raleigh on May 9, 2016. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call) "Youth sports or other youth recreation activities operated under the authority of a local government shall not include awards for participants based solely on their participation in the sport or other activity.
Awards provided in connection with the activity, if any, shall be based on identified performance achievements," the bill reads.
As the bill was introduced, local coaches in North Carolina weighed in. KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER DEAD AT 17 AFTER SUFFERING HEAD INJURY IN SCRIMMAGE ON 'CLEAN TACKLE' The North Carolina bill was introduced in March. (iStock) "I feel like a kid should get something for finishing a full season with a team.