Westerville Flag Football, BMX Concluding Successful First Fall

The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has continued to facilitate quality sports and recreation opportunities for residents and non-residents alike, adding flag football and upgrading its BMX track and programming.

FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON WRAPS UP

In partnership with the National Football League and NFL Flag, Westerville Parks and Recreation concludes its first season of Flag Football on Sunday, Nov. 7. The coed league, which ran every Sunday since Sept. 12 at Westerville South High School (303 S. Otterbein Ave.), was available to youth in first through fourth grade.

The league provided more than 90 Westerville youth an opportunity to learn the game during a one-day weekly commitment, including a 45-minute practice prior to the Sunday games. Six teams participated in the first and second grade league while four teams competed in the third and fourth grade group.

For more on Flag Football in Westerville, visit www.westerville.org/football.

STELLAR INAUGURAL SEASON FOR WESTERVILLE BMX

Westerville Parks and Recreation also partnered with USA BMX and Westerville BMX to open the newly-renovated dirt track facility at Alum Creek South Park (535 Park Meadow Rd.) in August. Westerville BMX assists with daily track operation and BMX events, allowing the Parks and Recreation Department to continue to provide another in a wide variety of opportunities for the community.

The track, open for use by riders with BMX-type, non-motorized bicycles, is open during normal park hours except for sanctioned BMX events. In addition, Westerville BMX also is working to build awareness and knowledge of the sport in the community, introducing a first of its kind Beginners Racing League where families learn the sport of BMX while riders progress gradually, riding only with other beginners. The track also hosted its first state qualifying race Aug. 29.

For more information on the latest Westerville BMX has to offer, visit www.westervillebmx.com.