The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department will begin accepting registration for its youth football and cheerleading program July 15.

     Football is open to ages 4-6 (Flag), 7-9 (contact), and 10-12 (contact). Cheerleading is for ages 7-13.

     The age determination date for football is Sept., meaning whatever the age on Sept. 1 is the playing age for the season.

     There is a 90-pound weight limit on skill position players in 7-9 and a 125-pound weight limit on skill position players in 10-12. There is no overall weight limit.

     Registration fees for Flag Football are $10 for city residents and $20 for non-city residents. For contact leagues the fees are $15 for city residents and $30 for non-city residents.

     Those registering for cheerleading must pay a $25 uniform deposit. Registration fees are $10 for city residents and $20 for non-city residents.

     The registration deadline is Sept. 3. No middle school players are allowed to participate in recreation leagues.

     There will be a $5 fee for late registration provided there is room for additional players after the deadline.

     All participants must provide a birth certificate and proof of insurance.

     To register stop by the Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department at 200 N. Franklin Street or online at http://activenet.active.com/reidsvillerec.

     For more information on cheerleading, call Ginnie Williams at 349-1090. For football, call Nick Aceves at 634-0574 or 349-1092.