Fall Recreation Leagues Now Open

Fall sports leagues are now available through the Kearney Parks and Recreation Department. These programs emphasize safe, fun, and instructional recreation.

Three youth leagues are now available to the public.

Flag Football

Low-contact youth flag football is great for kids to familiarize themselves with the game of football in a fun and challenging way.

All teams play a minimum of 6 games. Games tentatively scheduled to start August 19.

Kearney Parks and Recreation will provide a jersey and a mouthpiece for each player. Parents are responsible for shoes, socks, shorts/pants, etc. Registration: $95.

Soccer

Recreation youth soccer is designed to get kids familiarized and involved in soccer through fun and engaging activities and games. This league is a great way for kids to develop motor and social skills all while having a blast.

Teams practice 1-2 times per week. Six games will be played on Saturdays beginning in September.

Kearney Parks and Recreation will provide a jersey. Parents/Guardians will need to provide shoes, shorts, socks, and shin guards. Registration: $95.

Volleyball

Youth volleyball is an excellent way for kids to have fun and make new friends while learning the game.

All teams will play a minimum of 6 games. Games tentatively scheduled to start mid-September.

Kearney Parks and Recreation will provide a jersey for each player. Parents are responsible for shoes, socks, shorts/pants, etc. Registration: $90.

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more information. For more information on equipment required, fees and deadlines, and online registration, go to KearneyParks.com.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.