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Alamance County rolls out 'sports sampling' model to revive youth athletics
Summary
Alamance County Parks & Recreation unveiled a 'sports sampling' program aimed at reversing years of decline in county-run youth athletics, focused on shorter commitments, more variety and community‑based gym hubs; commissioners and residents asked for safeguards to preserve highly competitive club teams and coach vetting.
Alamance County Parks & Recreation told commissioners on Tuesday that it will shift several traditional youth programs — including basketball, baseball and softball — to a new "sports sampling" model designed to increase participation and reduce travel for families.
Department leaders said the county will continue five established tackle‑football organizations but will treat each county recreation facility as a community hub where shorter, varied sessions are offered so families can sign up for programs that fit their schedules. "Sports sampling" offers multiple short sessions (intro classes, volleyball, disc golf, flag football and other options) rather than committing children to four‑month seasons, department staff said.
The change responds to long‑term participation declines, staff said, and to a gender gap in the county system. Jamie (Parks & Recreation) and…
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