Flag football sign-up nears

SANDPOINT — Attention young area football players between the third and sixth grades looking for a great time: another fun season of flag football is drawing near, and the deadline to register is fast approaching.

Youth Flag Football registration forms are now available at Sandpoint Parks & Rec and can also be downloaded by visiting “www.cityofsandpoint.com” and clicking the parks and rec link.

Games will begin for youths in grades 3-6 on Sept. 25, and the season will run  through Oct. 30. Play will be spilt into 3rd/4th grade (Nerf balls) and 5th/6th grade (junior rubber balls) teams. Practices will be held once a week with games played on Saturday mornings at Travers Park in the softball outfield.

Adults interested in coaching the philosophies of fun, fundamentals and sportsmanship are needed, and should check yes on the registration form.

Fees for one player are $35 county/$30 city; two players are $60 county/$50 city; and three players are $80 county/$70 city. Jerseys are $12 and can be purchased at Parks and Rec. Scholarships are available on a need basis. 

Register at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. Registrations must be returned to Parks and Rec by Friday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m.

For more information, call 263-3613.