YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL AND VOLLYEBALL LEAGUES NOW AVAILABLE
The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is now accepting registration for spring Youth Flag Football and Volleyball leagues.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
Registration is now available for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s (WCPR) spring 2021 NFL Youth Flag Football program at the Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena, 1878 Downs Blvd. in Franklin.
The non-contact indoor league is for boys and girls ages 5-13. The league will have four age divisions: 5-6 (Reg. code #18907), 7-8 (#18908), 9-10 (#18909), and 11-13 (#18910). Registration is based off the participant’s age as of August 31, 2020, and a copy of a birth certificate must be provided. The registration fee is $90. Registration ends March 7. Practices will start the week of March 22, and games are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday nights, April 10 – May 7.
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL
Registration is also available for the Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s (WCPR) spring 2021 Youth Co-ed Volleyball league for kids ages 7 to 15 (age as of August 31, 2020).
The purpose of the program is to teach the fundamentals of volleyball to beginners and hone the skills of more experienced players. The league is divided into three age groups: introductory (ages 7-9); intermediate (ages 10-12) and advanced (ages 13-15). This year the league will offer four options for practice locations in either Brentwood, Fairview, Franklin or Nolensville, and individuals should register for the practice location preferred. All games will be played on Saturdays with most matches held at Academy Park Gym, 920 Everbright Ave. in Franklin. Registration ends on March 7. Practices will start the week of March 22, and games will be played April 10 through May 15.
The Introductory League (ages 7-9) is designed to build basic volleyball skills. Games and practices will be with volley lite balls and players do not have to serve from behind the baseline. Coaches are volunteers and will help explain the rules during game play. The registration fee is $65. Registration codes: Brentwood (#18895), Fairview (#18896), Franklin (#18897), or Nolensville (#18898).
The Intermediate League is for kids ages 10-12 who are beginners and want to improve their volleyball skills. This level is for players who have not played regularly or do not have middle school/travel experience. Games will be played with standard volleyballs, and players will not be required to serve from behind the baseline. To conclude the season, a round robin tournament will be scheduled in May. The registration fee is $90. Registration codes: Brentwood (#18899), Fairview (#18900), Franklin (#18901), or Nolensville (#18902).
The Advanced League is for 13-15 year olds who desire intense and competitive training and have middle school or travel volleyball experience. Players will be required to serve from behind the baseline and will be encouraged to serve overhand. Games will be played according to TSSAA rules. To conclude the season, a round robin tournament will be scheduled in May. The registration fee is $90. Registration codes: Brentwood (#18903), Fairview (#18904), Franklin (#18905), or Nolensville (#18906).
Registration is limited to meet social distancing requirements, and advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. For additional questions contact: Adrian at (615) 786-0200, ext. 2416 or Adrian.Ludwig@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
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