YMCA gears up for tackle football

The Manatee County YMCA recently added tackle football to its list of youth sports offerings.

The league, which is open to children ages 8-11, will begin Aug. 23. There will also be an interest list available for children 12 and older wishing to participate. The cost is $85 for YMCA members and $95 for non-members. Participants can pay in full or pay a $25 minimum sign-up fee with the remainder due Oct. 1.

Registration is now being accepted at the following YMCA branches:

Bradenton Buccaneers

Bradenton Branch YMCA, 3805 59^th St. W.

Lakewood Ranch Colts

Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Pride Park Packers

South Branch YMCA, 3675 53^rd Ave. E.

North River Steelers

Parrish Branch YMCA, 12214 U.S. 301 N.

Registration is also available online at www.manateeymca.org. For more information contact Hank Mallol at 782-0270 ext. 112.