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I Athletic Division i I II The Athletic Division operates programs for youth and adults that consist of leagues, tournaments, special events and clinics. Programs are offered in cooperation and co-sponsor- ship with local youth athletic associations, the Cannon Me- morial YMCA, Concord Parks and Recreation Department, U.S.S.S.A., N.S.A., and local businesses. The past year has seen a tremendous increase in the number of participants in youth athletics. An additional 88 teams from the previous year competed in soccer, basketball, football, baseball and softhall. Participation is only one ingredient to a successful program. Participants are learning invaluable lessonsin~spor t~mansh ip, fair play and t~amwork. Education through training of offi- cials, coaches, and league administrators make all athletic programs a valuable part of the Department. Youth Soccer Youth soccer leagues are co-ed, and are offered for ages 6 - 17. Games are played on Saturdays in the fall, at local schools and parks. The season runs from mid September through mid November. Youth Football Youth football leagues for boys ages 10 - 12 are offered at Mt. Pleasant and the YMCA. Games begin in OctOber and run through November, and are played on Saturdays. Games are played at Mt. Pleasant Middle School Field and the YMCA fields. Youth Basketball Showing a high rate of growth, youth basketball in- creased by 40 teams from the previous year. Leagues are offered for boys and girls, ages 6 - 17. Play begins in December and runs through March. Games are played at school facilities, city recreation facilities and YMCA. facili ties. Adult Basketball Adult basketball is offered for open, industrial, and womens' leagues, ages 18 and over. The open and industrial leagues showed the highest level of participation over the last year. Play begins in January and ends in March. Games are played at same facilities as youth games. 14