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Parents Push Back After Recreation Changes Prompt Fears of Losing Competitive Youth Sports
Summary
Dozens of residents told Alamance County commissioners they oppose proposed changes to youth athletics that parents say would limit traditional tackle football and reduce competitive playtime; the parks director said the department isn't trying to eliminate tackle football and will return with a detailed plan.
Dozens of parents and coaches pressed Alamance County commissioners on Aug. 19 to preserve competitive youth athletics, saying a proposed restructuring by the county's Recreation Department would limit traditional tackle football and reduce playing time for children.
"County sports are the very connecting fabrics of any community," said Anthony Pierce during the public-comment period, arguing that coaches do more than teach sportsmanship and that cutting competitive programs would be "a disservice to the community." Several other speakers, including Roxanne May and Jessica Evans, described long practice schedules, concerns…
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