City Hosts NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
August 27, 2010
Free national program open to area youth
GREENVILLE, SC – August 27, 2010 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department invites local youth to compete in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) competition on September 11 at 1 p.m. at Sirrine Stadium. PPK is a free national initiative that provides boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 years old with the opportunity to participate in a football skills competition, showcasing their punting, passing and kicking.
The PPK competition separates children into five different age groups. Each participant is allowed one punt, one pass and a kick from a tee. Scoring is based on distance and accuracy. Soft-sole gym shoes are the only accepted footwear for the competition. Football cleats, turf shoes or bare feet are not permitted. Participants must use the equipment (footballs and tees) provided. A signed parental release must be completed before competing in the program.
PPK
Established in 1961, the PPK program is the oldest NFL Youth Football program. With more than three million boys and girls from around the country taking part in PPK competitions every year, it has become one of the largest youth sports participation programs.
Interested participants can register online or download an application by clicking here. For more information, contact Youth Sports at 467-8011.
