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Deadline nearing for youth tackle football registration
Participants should sign up immediately
For several years, Jefferson County youths have participated in the Bend Park and Recreation District’s annual youth tackle football program. Locals practice in Madras and play each Sunday in Bend.
If your child would like to participate in youth tackle football this fall, parents must register players by Aug. 1.
The program, which is ran by the Bend Park and Recreation District, welcomes student athletes in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades for the 2010-1011 school years. All participants from Jefferson County will play together.
"This is a great opportunity for kids to learn the basics of tackle football," said Carl Lindgren, who helps organize the Jefferson County players. "We really need to get players registered as soon as possible."
The cost to play is $110 and includes all equipment - helmet, shoulder pads, pants, mouth guard and protective pads.
Each player gets to keep their jersey after the conclusion of the season.
To register, visit www.bendparksandrec.org and signup for activity # 203450. For more information, call the Bend Park and Recreation District at 541-389-7275.
Practice begins Aug. 13 and games begin Sept. 12. Jefferson County teams will practice in Madras and games are played in Bend.