2022-2023 Raleigh Parks Annual Report

Health & Wellness

p Female participation in youth flag football has increased by over 100% since its first official season in the spring of 2021.

Girls Youth Basketball and Flag Football With the growth of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and other travel organizations, girls youth basketball participation has been a challenge. Still, we have found ways to persevere

and build relationships with surrounding municipalities to create an exceptional experience for our participants.

• We partnered with the Town of Clayton and split game locations for the Mitey Mite Girls (ages 9-10) and Little League Girls (ages 11-12). We were able to run a successful season with more participants. • Female participation in youth flag football has increased by over 100% since its first official season in the spring of 2021. • Participation continues to rise as participants become more comfortable and familiar with the inviting style of play within team and league formation. — continued on page 6

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2022-2023 Annual Report