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Youth leagues report registrations across soccer, baseball and football as fall seasons approach
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League representatives reported enrollment counts, scholarship support, tournament plans and coach shortages for the upcoming seasons during the July 16 meetings of the Tony Town Athletic Association and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
League volunteers reported registration totals and program plans for fall and upcoming seasons during the Tony Town Athletic Association meeting and at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board session on July 16.
Soccer: A soccer representative said the program had 369 registered players, including 19 for the senior elite team, 151 in the URSL league and 199 for in-house play. The representative said in-house registration remains open through July 30. She summarized past participation by saying, "Last season or last fall? We had 410, I think," and noted spring numbers around 467.
Field hockey: The field hockey representative reported about 70 players registered, roughly the same as the prior year. Registration closed June 30; coaches and uniform ordering affect how long registrations can remain open, and the league reported plans to start practice in mid-August and run through the first weekend in November.
Baseball: Fall baseball registrations close on July 19 and had openings at every age group as of the meeting. Baseball organizers plan to host a "Zombie Fest" tournament in October for ages 8 and up. The league is also holding a sportsman's hunting raffle on Nov. 1 with $35 tickets that include food and drinks; organizers said ticket sales will be capped at 300 and asked interested parties to consult the Taneytown Lions baseball Facebook page for details.
Football: Football organizers said registration closed earlier in the week with 135 players across seven teams. Practices were starting with conditioning; equipment use will be introduced the next week. Games are scheduled to begin Aug. 23, and the league planned homecoming activities the weekend of Oct. 11. The football program said it had provided full scholarships to three players and reported sponsorships from 10 local businesses.
Lacrosse: Organizers are scheduling skills nights and "try-it" sessions at local high school and Carroll Indore and said they are seeking additional coaches for both boys and girls programs.
Several board members and staff urged leagues to identify field needs and share plans with Parks staff given the Memorial Park expansion delay.
