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Mill Creek MetroParks launches youth NFL Flag Football League. Here’s the game plan

Mill Creek MetroParks has teamed up with NFL Flag to launch a co-ed youth NFL Flag Football League this spring at Wick Recreation Area. Participants will wear Mill Creek MetroParks/NFL team branded jerseys. Every player also will receive flags with a belt, socks, shorts, a drawstring bag, a water bottle, optional shoe fittings and team picture opportunities. Registration is open to age groups 4U, 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U. The player registration fee is $119.99 for Mahoning County residents and $129.99 for nonresidents. Players will receive $10 off if they register by Feb. 28. Register online here, in person at Wick Recreation Area or by calling 330-740-7114.

Skill evaluations will take place April 11 or 12. The evaluations will be followed by a coaches draft for team selections. Games will be played on Saturdays at Wick Recreation Area from May 14 through June 18. “We’re thrilled to bring NFL Flag to the football-hungry communities of the Valley, and to host a flag football season at Wick Recreation Area,” Chris Bundy, Mill Creek recreation manager, said in a news release. “Backed by the NFL and our league-experienced staff, we’re proud to offer a flag football experience that features family friendly, alcohol-free tailgating, cheerleaders and some fun, fast-paced football action.”

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Mill Creek MetroParks announces NFL Youth Flag Football League

Mill Creek MetroParks announced the launch of its first co-ed youth NFL flag football league this spring at Wick Recreation Area.

The league is powered by NFL Flag, and participants will wear Mill Creek MetroParks and NFL team-branded jerseys with additional NFL Flag support resources available to coaches and participants.

“Backed by the NFL and our league experienced staff, we’re proud to offer a flag football experience that features family-friendly, alcohol-free tailgating, cheerleaders and some fun, fast-paced football action,” said Chris Bundy, recreation manager.

Games will be played on Saturdays at Wick Recreation Area in Youngstown, beginning May 14 through June 18.

Registration is now open to 4U, 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U players with skill evaluations to take place on April 11 or April 12. The evaluations will be followed by a coaches’ draft for team selections.

Every player will receive a jersey, flags with a belt, socks, shorts, drawstring bag, water bottle, optional shoe fittings and team picture opportunities.

There is a registration fee for both Mahoning County residents and non-residents. For more information, visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330-740-7114.

See original article at WKBN.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. Covid-19 guidelines recommended by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will apply.