VERO BEACH — The Indian River County Recreation Department will start taking registration for cheerleading, flag, and tackle football on May 1.
These programs are for children 4-14 years of age. No child can turn 15 before October 1.
The cost for tackle football is $45 per player. Flag football cost is $35 per player.
There will be three Pay and Weighs on three consecutive Saturdays, beginning July 28 and ending on August 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Each player involved with the Recreation Youth Football program must attend one of these Pay and Weighs in order to be placed on a team and fitted for shoulder pads.
The Recreation Department will hold three workout days for all registered tackle football players. These workouts will be held on Wednesday, June 20, Monday, July 9, and Monday, July 23.
All three workouts will be held at the 16th St. Sports Complex across from Vero Beach High School.
Anyone interested can register at the Indian River County Administration Building, Gifford Aquatic Center, or North County Aquatic Center. Registration deadline is August 1.
For more information, please call (772) 567-8000, ext.1732.