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Great Neck volunteer group urges stable city funding to keep youth tackle football running
Summary
Great Neck Athletic Association director Jeff Doy told the Virginia Beach City Council the volunteer‑run youth tackle football program now serves roughly 475–490 players across seven area associations and asked the council for long‑term funding or a plan to return the program under Parks & Rec.
Jeff Doy, who represents the Great Neck Athletic Association and area youth football associations, laid out a case for sustained public support to keep a volunteer‑run youth tackle football program operating across Virginia Beach.
Doy said the program grew from about 10 teams and 200 players in 2021 to roughly 17 teams and about 400 players in 2022, and that organizers expect roughly 475–490 participants this year as association numbers rise to seven. He credited a $15,000 council grant from Councilman Taylor with covering nearly all of an earlier $26,000–$27,000 season cost, but warned costs have…
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