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Youth football players, cheerleader and their coaches participate in rec league night at the high school football games.
The Camden Public Service Authority (PSA), which oversees countywide recreation programs, facilities and parks, recently opened registration for the fall season of football and cheerleading. Deadline for signing up is Aug. 11
For more information on these and other programs, call (912) 729-5600 or visit camdencountypsa.info.
Flag football
Flag Football is open to boys and girls ages 4-6 and the fee is $55. Players must be 4 years old and not turn 7 years old by Sept. 1, 2021. Waivers will not be granted to play in an older age group.
Flag football does not have weight requirements or a conditioning week.
Coaches are also needed for this program. All coaches must fill out a coaching application, background form, must provide a copy of their driver’s license. All returning and new coaches must fill out these forms.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is offered in 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12 age groups, as well as mascots for ages 3-5. A maximum of five mascots are allowed per team. The fee is $55. Players must be 6 years old and not turn 13 years old by Sept. 1, 2021.
Coaches are also needed for this program, which is not a competition squad. Cheerleading for recreation league football teams implements basic cheerleading fundamentals. The PSA recruits volunteer coaches with little or no experience in coaching other than a willingness to work with the children.
The rec cheerleaders will cheer for their rec league football team. The season is finished once the league games have concluded.
Tackle Football
Tackle football is $55 and offered in 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 age groups. Players must be 7 years old and not turn 13 years old by Sept. 1, 2021.Waivers will not be granted to play in an older age group
Tackle football weight requirements:
• 7-8 Mighty Mites — League weight limit is up to 100 pounds. Down lineman may weigh over 100 pounds.
• 9-10 Mites — League weight limit is up to 125 pounds. Down lineman may weigh over 125 pounds.
• 11-12 Midgets — League weight limit is up to 150 pounds. Down lineman may weigh over 150 pounds.
Every player who is over the league weight limit for their age group, must play in the down lineman positions on the team.