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Taneytown youth leagues report high participation, lower fees and fundraising; homecoming planned for Oct. 11
Summary
At the Taneytown Athletic Association’s September meeting, youth sports leaders reported strong registrations and sponsorships, discussed sideline safety and medical coverage, and announced a community-focused homecoming for Oct. 11.
Chris Deal, the football director for the FSK Junior Eagles, told the Taneytown Athletic Association meeting in September that more than 140 children signed up this year, allowing the organization to field seven teams. He said registration was lowered to $200 this season to reduce costs for families and that volunteer and sponsor support increased.
The change in fee appears to have helped participation, Deal said: “We’ve had over 140 kids sign up, and we were able to have 7 teams.” He said the program has more than 22 coaches and highlighted cooperation with the Taneytown High School coaching staff; he named Coach Cunningham as regularly assisting the 13-and-under squad.
Deal described new sideline equipment…
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