MEDIA RELEASE
Submitted by: Parks and Recreation Dept.
DATE: July 26, 2010

YOUTH FIRST FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION

The Parks and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the Youth 1st Fall sports season. The Youth First program is a collaborative effort between the City of Albert Lea, School District 241 and Community Education to offer sport and recreational opportunities to 7th and 8th graders within the Albert Lea School District.

Boys and girls that are currently enrolled in 7th or 8th grade may register for one of the following sports: Football, Girl’s Tennis, Volleyball and X-Country. Practices are held Monday through Thursday, immediately after school, and generally run until 5:00 p.m. Football will begin practicing on Monday, August 30th, 2:30 p.m. and all other sports will begin practices on Wednesday, September 8th. There will be an informational meeting for fall sports on Tuesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m. in the Southwest Little Theatre. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. Games or contests are usually held right after school and do require some traveling. Registrations for the Youth First Athletic program will be taken at the Parks and Recreation Office, located at the City Arena. The fee for Youth First Sports is $65.00. Participants must have a current physical on file with the High School Athletic Office or obtain one before participating in any sport. Those forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Office and can be picked up at the time of registration. Registration deadline is Friday, September 3rd. Please note that due to gym space, playing time and availability of coaches, we only accept registrations after that date if there is room on the teams.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 377-4370.