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League play for youth is offered in soccer, football, basketball, baseball, slow-pitch softball, fast-pitch softball, and coach pitch. Participants in these programs range in age from 6 - 18. An instructional program is offered for younger participants which focuses on teaching skills and techniques associated with that sport. Adult leagues were offered in softball for five different classifications - Men's Open, Men's Church, Men's Industrial, Women's Open, and Women's Church. The Athletic Division is constantly striving to improve existing programs and expand into new programs. Athletic programs are a valuable asset to the community and are used as a leisure activity for many. With programs that in- still valuable lessons in teamwork, fair play, participation for ail, and sportsmanship, these programs will continue to be a part of the community. Youth Soccer Ninety-six (96) teams participated in leagues across the county. Leagues are offered for boys and girls ages 6 - 17. Games are played September through November on Sat- urdays at local school sites and parks. A total of 1,344 play- ers took part in the program. Youth Football A youth football program is offered for boys ages 10 - 12. Leagues are operated by the Mt. Pleasant Football As- sociation and the Cannon Memorial YMCA, and are open to all county youth. Games are played on Saturdays at Mt. Pleasant Middle School and the YMCA fields and are played in October and November. Eight teams competed in the 1996 program with a total of 147 participants. Youth Basketball A total of 108 basketball teams and 1,296 participants participated in this program that began in December and ran into March. Games are played at various school sites, recreation centers, and YMCA facilities. 15