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City updates commissioners on NFL Flag youth program; 26 teams, about 189 players signed
Summary
Parks staff presented the city’s new NFL Flag youth program: roughly 189 players on 26 teams, registration $75 per child (with sibling discount), games Jan. 10–Mar. 1 at the Advanced Soccer Complex; staff plans summer outdoor leagues and a spring break camp to recruit more girls.
Jessica, a city recreation staffer, presented an update on the new NFL Flag youth program and described strong initial participation and plans for growth.
She said the program signed about 189 participants across 26 teams for its first season and that coaches and volunteers had stepped up to support the league. Registration was $75 per child with a multi‑sibling discount of $10 per additional child; jerseys and flag belts were included. Games are scheduled Jan. 10 through March 1 on the indoor Advanced Soccer Complex field to accommodate winter weather and field availability.
Jessica said she hopes to run a spring break camp focused on recruiting girls and that staff expect the program to expand into outdoor summer leagues. Commissioners and staff praised the enrollment and volunteer support and asked about age groupings and logistical details; Jessica said grades were used to determine teams and some grades had to be combined to form teams.
Commissioners welcomed the update and encouraged staff to share footage from games with the commission and communications staff.
