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Selma advisory board urges fee, outreach and staffing fixes after low youth sports turnout
Summary
Board members, council and residents spent a large portion of the Aug. 19 Selma Recreation Advisory Board meeting pressing for changes to how youth sports are priced, promoted and managed after officials reported declining registrations in several programs.
Board members, council and residents spent a large portion of the Aug. 19 Selma Recreation Advisory Board meeting pressing for changes to how youth sports are priced, promoted and managed after officials reported declining registrations in several programs.
Board members said indoor soccer remains the town’s strongest program, but basketball, football and other offerings have seen decreased participation. One board member said the town “needs to get a standing operating procedure” for registration and program delivery to reduce last‑minute purchases and provide consistency for families. “We shouldn't be buying jerseys last minute,” the board member said.
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