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Lafayette Parish youth have the opportunity on Saturday to sign up for fall sports with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Kids have the change to meet, talk to, and get autographs from former local professional athletes while there as well.
At the event, coaches and staff will discuss codes of conduct for coaches, and will speak to the kids on how “when playing sports, winning isn’t everything.”
“We are emphasizing sports is about building character, exercising, having fun and making friends. We’ll teach them how to conduct themselves whether your team wins or loses. Along the way, they’ll learn important life skills,” Athletic Programs Supervisor Walter Guillory said. “Coaches should be mindful of tone of voice, language, encourage children, and spend more time with them when they need extra help.”
Fall sports offered are:
· Flag football, ages 7-14
· Tackle football, ages 9-13
· Baseball, ages 9-14
· Fastpitch softball, ages 10-14
· Volleyball, ages 7-17
Participating Leagues:
· Southwest Lafayette Youth Sports, Inc. (SLYSI)
· Carencro Area Youth Sports, Inc. (CAYSI)
· Scott Area Team Sports (SATS)
· Southwest Athletics (SWA)
· Cajun Sports Association (CSA)
· Brown Park Athletics (BPA)
At Saturday’s event, kids have the chance to get autographs from former Acadiana High School and MLB player Luke Montz; former Carencro High, LSU player, and NFL placekicker Wade Richey; and NCAA champion, Olympic medalist, and UL graduate Hollis Conway. Autographs are available until 1 p.m.
The event lasts until 3 p.m. at the Robichaux Recreation Center on Eraste Landry.
For those unable to attend, registration is extended to September 21. Contact your neighborhood association or call Walter Guillory at 337-291-8375 for more information.
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