August 26, 2019 at 12:10PM
Eagle Point High School kicks off football season 2019. (Sammy Shaktah/News 10)
Rogue Valley Youth Football kicked off on Sunday at Eagle Point High School during their football jamboree.
This year, 21 teams will compete against each other to warm up for the season.
Fully occupied bleachers, proud parents, and young athletes working as a team were seen all around.
Upper Rogue Youth Football President, Darrin George, says these sports are important for today's kids.
"You know, in this day and age, a lot of kids don't get out and get involved in sports. We're trying to make that as possible as we can, and this year our numbers are actually up for football. We've got about 20 more kids than we did last year. So it's just good to get them involved, and get them out and away from videogames, and all that stuff," George said.
While football is one of the focuses of the jamboree, youth cheerleading is also an important reason for many to attend.
A father of two cheerleaders says it's beneficial as it teaches discipline.
They're part of the only cheer program in the Rogue Valley, according to Geroge.
A field full of lively people came together to support youth football and also cheerleading while remembering that last year's smoke prevented this from occurring.
The say served as a great way to promote an active lifestyle, learn valuable skills with one another, and build the sense of community which many have come to enjoy together.
This year's championships will be held on November 3rd at Raider Stadium.
Furthermore, winners will represent southern Oregon in the state championships at Autzen Stadium on November 9th and 10th.
Eagle Point High School kicks off football season 2019. (Sammy Shaktah/News 10)
Rogue Valley Youth Football kicked off on Sunday at Eagle Point High School during their football jamboree.
This year, 21 teams will compete against each other to warm up for the season.
Fully occupied bleachers, proud parents, and young athletes working as a team were seen all around.
Upper Rogue Youth Football President, Darrin George, says these sports are important for today's kids.
"You know, in this day and age, a lot of kids don't get out and get involved in sports. We're trying to make that as possible as we can, and this year our numbers are actually up for football. We've got about 20 more kids than we did last year. So it's just good to get them involved, and get them out and away from videogames, and all that stuff," George said.
While football is one of the focuses of the jamboree, youth cheerleading is also an important reason for many to attend.
A father of two cheerleaders says it's beneficial as it teaches discipline.
They're part of the only cheer program in the Rogue Valley, according to Geroge.
A field full of lively people came together to support youth football and also cheerleading while remembering that last year's smoke prevented this from occurring.
The say served as a great way to promote an active lifestyle, learn valuable skills with one another, and build the sense of community which many have come to enjoy together.
This year's championships will be held on November 3rd at Raider Stadium.
Furthermore, winners will represent southern Oregon in the state championships at Autzen Stadium on November 9th and 10th.
