Youth football registration for kids ages 5-12 will take place on Saturdays only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning July 14 through Aug. 4 at the City Park Community Center.

A birth certificate must be presented at sign-ups. The age control date is the player’s age as of Sept. 1, 2012. Any youth registering must be accompanied by their parent or guardian and all prospective players must be weighed at registration.

Cost for the tackle leagues, ages 7-12, are $90 each, while the Flag Football league, for ages 5-6, is $60. This registration fee also includes a $10 per player “user fee.” A limited amount of partial scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Football equipment will be issued during registration hours. For program or coaching information, please contact Angie Stokes or Robby Milner at 770-467-4750.

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LAMONT HAMM MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CAMP

The 3rd annual Lamont Hamm Memorial Football Camp will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on July 23, 24, 26 and 27 at Volunteer Park.

Register on-site for the free youth camp, which is a fundamental skills camp for youth ages 8-12. For more info, call (770) 467-4750.

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ADULT GATORS PRACTICE

All adults 19 and over who want to swim in the upcoming Griffin Gator Invitational can practice Mondays through Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. at City Park Pool. The Gator Invitational is July 20-21 at City Park Pool.

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FUMC BASKETBALL CAMP

Griffin First United Methodist Church is offering a basketball camp from 9 a.m. until noon on July 16-19.

Saint George’s Episcopal School coach Dan Keeley will teach the camp for 1st-7th graders. Cost is $80 and includes a basketball. To learn more or register, call (678) 688-3858.

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JUMPING JOE WARD’S BASKETBALL CAMP

Former Griffin High and NBA standout “Jumpin” Joe Ward Sr., will conduct a free youth basketball camp for boys and girls ages 4-18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. July 16-20 at Spalding High School. Originally the camp was broken into two age groups, the first which was to have camp July 9-12. But because of a scheduling conflict, campers of all age groups will meet during the original dates for the second session.

Register on site. The camp is considered a fundamental skills camp. Ward and local staff will teach the camp both weeks. For more info, call (770) 467-4750.

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SHOOTING SPORTS CAMPS

From July 16-20 in Mansfield, Ga., campers between the ages of 13-15 will spend five days at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center developing skills in shooting sports, fishing, birding, hiking and more.

All shooting sports will be taught and supervised by DNR certified instructors. Cost: $225 per camper. For more information, contact Julie Watson at 770-784-3059 or julie.watson@dnr.state.ga.us.