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YOUTH ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Each month, the Sunrise City Commission recognizes City employees who go above and beyond, top teachers from Sunrise schools, and others whose stories inspire and engage—including youth athletes from Sunrise recreational, travel and instructional sports programs. Athletes are nominated by their coaches, selected by the City’s Leisure Services Advisory Board, and exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork and academic achievement. Congratulations to these recent Youth Athlete of the Month honorees:

RECREATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Open to ages 4 to 15 (child cannot be 16 on 7/31/2026) Season Dates: NOW June to August Fee: $75/Resident; $110/Non-Resident Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 16 Games are played weeknights and on weekends. Games will begin in early August. Participants will be placed on teams based on their level of ability, which is determined at player ratings. Participants will receive a team jersey and cheerleaders will receive a shirt and skirt with paid registration. Football players must provide for themselves a mouthpiece that is mandatory for all practices and games. Plastic molded cleats are recommended. Tennis shoes may be worn. Division Age as of 7/31/26 Activity # Instructional 4, 5 130209-A 2026 YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS NEW SEASON DATES & REGISTRATION Flag Football & Flag Cheerleading Season REGISTRATION DEADLINE Basketball Season REGISTRATION DEADLINE August to October NOW June June to August NOW April

SEPTEMBER 2025 (Pictured above)

Kenzie Deffenbaugh Sunrise Recreation Basketball

Ayden Spells Sunrise Recreation Basketball

Pee Wee

6, 7

130209-B

Junior

8, 9

130209-C

Intermediate

10, 11, 12

130209-D

Intermediate Girls

10, 11, 12

130209-F

Senior

13, 14, 15

130209-E

Cheerleading

4 - 15

130210-A

Player Ratings: All ratings will take place on Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23. Instructional Division does not need to attend ratings. Players should report to the Nob Hill Soccer Club Park (Field 2), 10200 Sunset Strip as follows: Division Time Pee Wee 6:00 pm

Junior

6:45 pm

Intermediate

7:30 pm

OCTOBER 2025

Senior

8:15 pm

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(Pictured above)

Gabriela Cespedes Recreation Flag Football

Liam Turgeon Recreation Flag Football

Make up Ratings for all divisions are Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at Nob Hill Soccer Club Park Field 2.

The City’s Youth Athletics Incentive Program* makes available one $50 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS gift card per eligible child who participates in a City of Sunrise Youth Recreational Athletics Program.

Parents/guardians of eligible participants are encouraged to apply!

*Program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), visit sunrisefl.gov/athlete50 for details.

Visit sunrisefl.gov/athlete50

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