The Iowa Park and Recreation Association Sports Committee organizes three major events per year.  These include:  1) Placekick, Punt, and Pass Youth Football, 2) Spot Shot Youth Basketball, and 3) Adult Volleyball

Placekick, Punt, and Pass Youth Football

Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 13.  Boys and girls will compete separately.  Age divisions will also compete separately: Ages, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Participants must compete at a local event.  First, second, and three place ribbons will be given in each age/gender division.  All youth will receive a certificate of participation.

Local age/gender division champions will advance directly to the state finals located in the Bergstrom Indoor Football Practice Facility (ISU).

State finals is Saturday, October 16, 2010. 

10:30 a.m. - Ages 8 & 9

12:30 p.m. - Ages 10 & 11

2:30 p.m. - Ages 12 & 13

To participate, please contact your local park and recreation agency.

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Spot Shot Youth Basketball

Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 13.  Boys and girls will compete separately.  Age divisions will also compete separately: Ages, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Participants must compete at a local event.  First, second, and three place ribbons will be given in each age/gender division.  All youth will receive a certificate of participation.

Local age/gender division champions will advance directly to the state finals located in the Grinnell Athletic and Recreation Center (GARC) in Grinnell.

To participate, please contact your local park and recreation agency.

State finals date and times will be announced at future date.

Adult Volleyball

Three adult tournaments are offered each season.  Teams do not need to be USA Volleyball sanctioned as this is not a sanctioned tournament.  The event is offered for enjoyment as well as light competiveness.

November 2010:  Co-ed

January 2011:  Men, Women

March 2011:  Co-ed

Entry fee is $85.00

Registration materials will be posted once dates have been secured.

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