Online registration for Abington Junior Comets football open through June 20

Abington Soccer Club holding tryouts for fall season

CLARKS SUMMIT &#8212; Online registration for the Abington Junior Comets football team will be open through June 20. The registration fee is due prior to uniform/equipment handouts. The fee may be offset by selling raffle tickets. To take advantage of this option, tickets must be picked up from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 or from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 in the Ryon Room of the Abington Community Library.The Junior Comets board requires that head coaches become certified by completing the USA Football Level 1 Tackle Certification Course. This certification course reinforces concepts of:* Concussion awareness, recognition and response* Basic Player Safety Skills* Proper Equipment Fitting* Heat Preparedness and HydrationThe Junior Comets have also taken steps to ensure the utmost safety of the players by replacing old helmets with Riddell Speed helmets&#8212;the recommended helmet for youth players through Junior High. In addition, early in the season, sports medicine specialists offer a session for parents and all coaching staff regarding concussion awareness and prevention.Incoming football players must be a minimum of 6 years old on or before May 1. Incoming cheerleaders must be a minimum of 7 years old on or before Aug. 31.The first day of practice will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 20. (Practice will be held earlier after school begins) at the Abington Area Junior Rec Board Complex, Winola Road, Clarks Summit. Informational parent meetings will also be held the first week of practice.