Wallington Junior Football and Cheer Seasons at Risk Due to Low Registration
Eyewitness News ABC7NYSeptember 5, 20251 min656 views
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- π The Wallington Junior Panthers football and cheerleading programs are at risk of cancellation due to a registration crisis.
- β° The team has only 72 hours to make a final decision on whether to proceed with the upcoming season.
- π― A minimum of 10 players is required at each of the five levels for the program to move forward.
Importance of Junior Sports Programs
- π± The junior football program is crucial for developing skills like motivation, discipline, and responsibility in young athletes.
- π‘ Many participants start at a young age, with some players beginning as young as six years old.
- π€ The program emphasizes that they are willing to work with parents who have financial concerns.
Impact on High School Football
- π The junior program serves as a feeder system for the high school football team, with an estimated 30 to 35 current high school players coming from the junior ranks.
- β οΈ Without a junior program, the future of the high school football team could be significantly impacted.
Addressing Parent Concerns
- π‘οΈ For parents worried about injuries, the team highlights that the youngest players start with flag football.
- π£ The team is actively recruiting and encouraging new players to join by emphasizing how fun and enjoyable the sport is.
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