ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The national “Under the Lights” flag football program has announced the creation of a new recreational youth women's flag football league in the Capital Region. The new league, dubbed “Under the Lights Albany,” will feature two all-girls divisions and four co-ed divisions for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. .
This program provides children ages 5 to 14 with the opportunity to have fun playing structured flag football while working on character development and establishing a sense of sportsmanship. Details of his six divisions in the league are below.
Under the Light Albany Divisions
- Coeducational from kindergarten to second grade
- 3rd and 4th grade are coeducational
- 5th and 6th grade are co-educational
- Years 7 and 8 are coeducational.
- Grades 3 to 5 are all girls.
- Grades 6 to 8 are all girls.
“By introducing an all-female league, we are creating a space where girls can grow, develop confidence, and excel in the sport of soccer,” said Nick Bizarro, president of Under the Lights Albany. That's what I'm aiming for.” “We are delighted to bring the Under the Lights program to the Capital Region and provide young athletes with a platform to showcase their talents, develop essential skills and most importantly have fun. .”
League matches will be held at Afrim's Sports Dome, 4 Jacqueline Avenue, Latham. His first 2024 summer season will run from May to June.
The registration deadline is April 27 at 5 p.m. and can be completed online by visiting the league's website. Under the Lights Albany is brought to you by a partnership between 518 Crush and the Under the Lights program.
