JULY 30, 2009 ISSUE
Sign Up Now for Fall Sports
Watauga County Parks and Recreation is currently accepting team registration for Fall League Adult Softball, Mite and Midget Football, youth soccer and adult soccer.
For more information about any of these sports, or to sign up, call the Watauga County Parks and Recreation office at 828-264-9511.
Volunteer youth soccer (ages 5 to 15) coaches are also sought for the season, which runs from mid-August to early November. Games are played Monday to Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Teams typically meet three times per week. Volunteer coaches must work well with kids, be knowledgeable about soccer and undergo background checks and screening. Anyone interested in serving as a volunteer soccer coach should call Holly Gates at the Watauga County Parks and Recreation office at 828-264-9511.
Fall League Adult Softball
The Recreation department offers co-ed softball, women’s softball and four levels of men’s open softball during the fall season. The entry fee is $350 per team, and all teams are guaranteed 11 games. The games will be played Monday to Friday with start times ranging from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Play will begin the week of August 10. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3.
Mite and Midget Football
The Mite Football program is full-contact football for 3rd and 4th grade students in Watauga County. The Midget Football program is full-contact football for 5th and 6th grade students in Watauga County. Fundamentals and proper techniques are stressed to help ensure a safe playing environment. The Parks and Recreation department provides pant pads, shoulder pads, a helmet and a game jersey to each player for the season. Each participant must provide his or her own practice jersey, shoes, white football pants and mouthpiece. The program runs for approximately eight to 10 weeks. Teams meet an average of four times each week for games and/or practices. Games start as scrimmages at the beginning of the season and progress to full-contact regulation games. Teams may play Wilkes and Ashe County teams, depending on registration numbers. The registration fee is $65 per player and all participants must be registered with Watauga County Parks and Recreation by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
Youth Soccer
The youth soccer program is offered to children ages 5 to 15 (age determined as of August 31 of this year). Six levels of play are offered based on age: U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-15. Whenever possible, teams are formed by geographical location (except for U-15). Separate boys’ and girls’ leagues are created when sufficient numbers exist in any age group. If numbers do not allow for separate leagues, the leagues will be co-ed. Teams meet an average of three times per week, including two games each week. All participants are required to wear shin guards and team-colored soccer socks. The recreation department will provide each child with a team jersey which is his or hers to keep at the end of the season. Soccer cleats are not required but are highly recommended. The registration fee is $33 per participant and must be submitted with the registration application. All participants must be registered with Watauga County Parks and Recreation no later then 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14.
Adult Soccer
Two leagues of adult soccer are offered. Division A plays 11 vs. 11 on a 118-by-76-yard field and is geared toward competitive teams. Division B plays 7 vs. 7 on a 76-by-48-yard field and is geared toward recreational teams. The fall soccer program begins the week of September 7 and runs for eight to 10 weeks. Each team plays an average of two games per week. Play days are Wednesday and Thursday evenings (with start times between 6:00 and 9:45 p.m.) and Sunday afternoons (with start times between 1:00 and 9:00 p.m.). The majority of games will be played on the turf fields at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. All teams are guaranteed 11 games. Teams are required to have matching socks and matching jerseys with numbers on the back. The registration fee of $475 per team must be submitted to Watauga County Parks and Recreation along with the completed registration application no later then 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31.
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