Public advocates for new Pop Warner football league in Ocean

A potential new football league is generating excitement in the Township of Ocean, as community member Alex Hayes expressed strong support during the recent Board of Education meeting. Hayes highlighted the potential for a new Pop Warner league, which could foster inclusivity and community spirit, especially given the town's history with youth football.

Hayes noted the importance of making school fields available for this new league, emphasizing that a quick turnaround for field usage applications could benefit local youth sports. "Four days to use our turf sounds like a no-brainer," she stated, urging the board to facilitate access to the high school turf for the league.

In addition to the football league discussion, Hayes raised concerns about a recent change in the fee schedule for field usage, questioning the lack of transparency regarding a new reduced coaches' fee that appeared without prior board approval. She also praised the district's move towards creating a directorship for special services, which she believes will attract a more diverse pool of applicants.

Hayes concluded her comments by addressing privacy concerns related to the public posting of staff leaves of absence, advocating for more discretion in handling sensitive information.

The board's response to these discussions and the potential establishment of the new football league will be closely watched by community members eager to see youth sports thrive in the township.