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FOOTBALL
Program
n Sign-ups are now being taken for the Pittsburg State Beacher Creature program. The program is sponsored by the Pittsburg Family YMCA. The Beacher Creature program is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. Participants will receive free admission to all PSU home football games, a T-shirt and participate in other activities during the game. Participation fee is $15. The first PSU home football game is Sept. 13. Those interested should sign up at the Pittsburg Family YMCA prior to Sept. 13. For additional information, call the YMCA.
Leagues
n Frontenac Youth Football will be taking sign ups for third through sixth-grade tackle football and first and second grade flag football. Sign ups will be available Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Frontenac Town Hall, 200 E. McKay. Players must attend Frontenac schools to participate in the programs. Cost for tackle football is $40 and the cost for flag football is $30. For more information, call Toby Book at 232-1726 or Kevin Seward at 231-1044 or www.frontenacyouthfootball.com.
n Pittsburg YMCA football pro gram will begin practice the week of Aug. 20. Sign-ups are now being taken and all participants should be signed up by Aug. 18. The program is divided into flag and tackle. Flag has two leagues, one is for first and second grades and one is for third and fourth grades. Tackle is for grades 4-6. Fourth and fifth graders will play in a league together and sixth graders will play in a separate league. Some fifth graders may be moved up to the sixth grade league. All teams have a maximum number of participants, so sign up early. Volunteer coaches are needed. On Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m., a meeting will be held for fourth and fifth grade tackle players to evaluate and divide teams on an equal basis. On Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m., a similar meeting will be held for the sixth grade program. For further information, contact Sara Mitchell at the Pittsburg Family YMCA.
n The Pittsburg Family YMCA will begin a girls flag football league on Sept. 6. There will be two leagues, one for fourth-sixth graders and another for seventh and eighth graders. There will be six games played beginning on Sept. 6. Those interested should sign up by Aug. 18. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information, call the YMCA at 231-1100.
Camps
n Frontenac Youth Football will be taking sign ups for the 2008 Skills and Drills Mini-Camp for football players in first through sixth grades. Any player in the Southeast Athletic Conference (Arma, Fort Scott, Frontenac and Girard) may participate in this fundamental non-contact camp. Cost is $20 per player and includes a T-shirt. Early registration is suggested. Camp dates are Aug. 4-6 from 6-7:30 p.m. each day at the Frontenac Sports Complex. Sign ups will be taken Saturday Aug. 2 at the Frontenac Town Hall, 200 E. McKay. For more information, call Toby Book at 232-1726 or Kevin Seward at 231-1044 or www.frontenacyouthfootball.com.
n Aug. 16 — A clinic for all flag and tackle football participants at the Pittsburg YMCA will be held on Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. at the PSU practice field and will be conducted by PSU coaches and players. For further information, contact Sara Mitchell at the Pittsburg Family YMCA.
n Sept. 13 — The Pittsburg YMCA will begin an instructional football program for ages 4 and 5 on Sept. 13. The program will give instruction on pulling flags, blocking, hand-offs, positions, and good sportsmanship. There will be four games on Saturdays and there are no practices. Only 60 participants will be accepted. Those interested should sign up at the YMCA no later than Aug. 25.
