September 17
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when Kenton County Parks & Recreation and Independence Parks & Recreation present the NFL Pepsi 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 17 in Memorial Park in Independence.
Dick's Sporting Goods has sweetened the deal and will provide a $5 Gift Certificate to all participants who enter this particular local contest!
The NFL Pepsi 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, 2007. 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. 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 Pepsi 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.
The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition is produced by NFL Properties and sponsored by Pepsi. For competition information, call 525-PLAY (7529) or (859) 356-6264.
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!
Remember, 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). Or visit our website at www.kentoncounty.org, scroll down and click on County Services and then on Recreation.
