NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick Contest

September 21

Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when Kenton KCP&R and Independence Parks & Recreation present the NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick Football Competition. The event is free and open to boys and girls, ages 8-15 and will be held on Monday, September 21 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm in Memorial Park in Independence.

The NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing, and placekicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Nearly 3.5 million youngsters nationwide participate in the annual competition.

No football shoes, cleats, or turf shoes are allowed. Only gym shoes (soft sole) will be permitted. No bare feet are allowed.

Age classification is as of December 31, 2009. Participants must fill out an entry form that can be obtained on site. A valid birth certificate and parental signature are required. Age-group winners at the Local competition will receive ribbons.

The top finishers from each of four age groups (8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15) at the Local competition will advance to a Sectional competition at Georgetown on October 17. The winners at the Sectional competition will have their scores compared with other Sectional champions; the top five scorers from the pool of Sectional champions advance to the Team Championship.

Age group champions at this level will be declared NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick Champions. The top four finishers in the boys' and girls' divisions within each age bracket from the pool of 32 Team Champions will qualify for the National Finals at an NFL playoff game in January.

Memorial Park is easy to find! The address is 2001 Jack Woods Parkway in Independence. Take I-275 to Exit 80 (Covington/Independence) and go south (away from Covington). Take New KY 17 to Centennial Blvd at UDF and turn right. Go to the first stoplight and turn right. Go to the first street on the left, which is Delaware Crossing by the BP and Independence Fire Station, and turn left. The park is located behind the Independence Senior Center. Sign up in the Shelterhouse.

The NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick competition is produced by NFL Properties. For competition information, call (859) 525-PLAY (7529) or (859) 356-5302.

Call Kenton County Recreation at (859) 525-PLAY (7529) to see how you can help ~ we are always in need of volunteers and funding sponsors for our programs!

For news of upcoming programs, activities, and events to be held in Kenton County's parks, call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529).