Youth Flag Football League Opens For Registration

Press release from the Plant City Parks & Recreation Department:

September 14, 2020

It’s school time again, and that means it’s time for football!

Registration is under way for the 54th season of the Plant City Parks & Recreation Department/Optimist Youth Flag Football Program.

The P.C.P.R.D./Optimist Youth Flag Football Program is for all area boys and girls ages 4-15 (as of 11/1/2020) – birth certificate required. The program is for youths who want to play in an atmosphere of fair play and good sportsmanship.

Last year around 200 youths played in five age groups. Games are on Saturday mornings for co-ed ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11-12, 13-14-15 at the

Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2402 East Cherry Street. No hard pads or helmets are allowed. No practices! No coaches! Teams meet each week and "instructing officials" are assigned to the teams to ensure each player carries or catches the ball, subs

are rotated evenly, and assist in play calling if needed. We provide basic training in football skills and rules along with positive leadership to build the character and overall citizenship of the players.

You must register by September 30 to be guaranteed a place on a team. Season is October 17 through November 21. Due

to it being delayed due to COVID-19, the fee has been reduced to only

$25 per player for the shortened 6 game

season (no tournament), which includes their jersey and accident insurance.

Register now thru Wednesday September 30 at the

Parks & Recreation Department administrative office, 1904 South Park Road, phone 813-659-4255. For more information, click the program link above or call 813-659-4255.

This press release was produced by Plant City Parks & Recreation Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.