Franklin county wants out of the youth program business

Franklin County says it will stop running the local youth football program beginning this year.

Youth football is the only local sports program that is run through the county.

Other sports like baseball and soccer are managed by parents and local volunteers.

The county said that parents should begin to run the football program too – which includes collecting money and fees and purchasing equipment.

The county will give the league all of the equipment it already has – and will continue to store the equipment in the off-season.

The county will also continue to construct and maintain the sports facilities which it does for all youth sports.

County administrative director Alan Pierce said there is still 9 months before the youth football season begins so the group should have plenty of time to prepare for the change.

Commissioner Pinki Jackel said she wants the county to send a clear message that the county is not abandoning the football program but they want the league to move to an organization type like the local baseball and soccer program have. 

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