TIFTON —
Registration is open for spring sports occurring at the Tifton YMCA, but is ending on Friday, Feb. 15.
T-ball is available for children aged 3-6 and soccer is for youth, 3-12. Divisions for teens will be added if there is enough interest. The cost per athlete is $45 for members and $65 for non-members.
For both sports, practice opens the week of Feb. 25 and the season runs from March 23 through May 11. There will be a coaches meeting on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. and coaches are still needed for t-ball and soccer. Registration forms can be e-mailed, faxed or picked up at the YMCA.
The YMCA is also offering Kids University arts and science enrichment classes at most Tift County elementary schools. The program will last until 4:30 p.m. and runs between the week of Feb. 25 through the fourth nine weeks. The cost is $69 for members and $89 for non-members Space is limited.
The 2013 Father/Daughter dance will be taking place on Feb. 28 at the UGA Conference Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 per couple, plus $15 for each additional daughter and may be purchased at the YMCA or Creation Station.
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