WINSLOW — Winslow Youth Football and Waterville Youth Football are offering a First Down Football program for all children grades K through 3 for 2019-2020 school year, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 22 at Poulin Field.
The free event is part of USA Football’s First Down initiative. Winslow and Waterville USA Football trained coaches and varsity players will work with the kids, introducing them to football by teaching the basic skills of running, jumping, passing and catching in an safe, upbeat, dynamic environment.
First Down skills and drills are aligned with USA Football’s Football Development Model, a framework for children to learn the sport in a developmentally-appropriate manner and fun atmosphere.
“This is an opportunity for parents and kids to learn about football and see the fun in it,” said Lynne Choate, Winslow Youth Football treasurer and parent of a Winslow varsity player. “Our goal is to offer the kids a safe environment to see how fun football is and decide if it is something they would like to try and at the same time be there to answer questions and concerns for parents.”
“This is the future of the game,” said Scott Hallenbeck, executive director of USA Football.
Register at account.usafootball.com/events/452.
