— from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec —
Orcas Park and Rec is offering another year of Kings Tackle Football. The 2017 season will begin with practices starting Jul. 31. League play for ages 6 through 14 are divided as Pee Wees, aged 6-8; Midgets, aged 9-10; Juniors, aged 11-12; and Seniors, aged 13-14. Orcas Island teams will participate in games against mainland and island teams in the North Cascade Youth Football League (NCYFL) from Aug. 26 through Oct. 21. Registration is open to co-ed players and must completed by Jul. 1.
Orcas Park and Rec offers feeder programs to the Orcas Island public and private school athletic programs and is pleased to continue another year of this youth football experience, which teaches safe and controlled play, the rules of the game, and builds on the valuable foundation of sportsmanship and teamwork.
Contributions to support player scholarships and the purchase of safety equipment are being accepted.
Volunteer head and assistant coaching positions are available. If you are interested in participating or volunteering, please contact Orcas Park and Rec at oiprd@oiprd.org, call 376-7275, or visit the website at www.orcasparkandrec.org.
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
