Competitive Middle School Sports Now In Hands Of Sports Leagues

Fauquier County Public Schools announced that it has reached an agreement with Fauquier Youth Football (FYF) to run a middle school football and cheerleading program this fall. That program will be privately run and operated by FYF. The school division announced a "memoranda of understanding" has been signed between the Fauquier County School Board and three additional private sports clubs. Warrenton Youth Sports Club (WYSC) plans to operate basketball and volleyball middle school leagues during the fall and winter months. Fauquier County Soccer Club (FCSC) plans to operate a middle school soccer league next spring. Fauquier Girls Softball Association (FGSA) plans to operate a middle school girls softball league, also next spring.

Under the MOU, the school division will allow use of its facilities and use of the names of the five FCPS middle schools and mascots, although the leagues will not be affiliated with FCPS. The clubs will conduct background checks on all individuals selected to work with the league participants and will strongly recommend that student athletes participating in the leagues have a complete physical/medical examination prior to participation in league activities.

The following are the middle school sports that will be offered, along with the league:

*Tackle Football: Fauquier Youth Football (www.fauquieryouthfootball.com)

*Cheerleading: Fauquier Youth Football (www.fauquieryouthfootball.com)

*Soccer: Fauquier County Soccer Club (www.fcsc.org)

*Softball: Fauquier Girls Softball Association (www.fauquiergirlssoftball.com)

*Basketball: Warrenton Youth Sports Club (www.wysc.org)

*Volleyball: Warrenton Youth Sports Club (www.wysc.org)

Parents are encouraged to contact the local leagues for details regarding registration for upcoming seasons. Links to their websites are provided above. It is important for parents to know that these programs are not sponsored by Fauquier County Public Schools and will be run independently by the local leagues.

Intramural Program

The second session of the intramural program will run from January 2nd through February 7th. The fee for each program is $35. The registration form and fee must be turned in by Wednesday December 12th to Coach Nelson. The following programs/clubs will be offered during the second session:

Basketball (Boys): Tuesdays

Basketball (Girls): Thursdays

Conditioning (Co-ed): Tuesdays

Table Tennis (Co-ed): Tuesdays / Thursdays

Crazy Cupcake Club: Tuesdays / Thursdays

STEP club: Tuesdays / Thursdays

Contact Brian Nelson(Intramural Director) at bnelson@fcps1.org for more information.