BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Friday, June 13 the formation of the Birmingham Youth Sports League, a new initiative aimed at enriching the lives of of young people through athletic training, mentorship, and academic support.

“This is a chance for Birmingham to support and enhance the youth sports experience across our city,” said Mayor Woodfin. “We’re not just building athletes, we’re building character, community, and opportunity.”

The league will launch this summer with football and cheerleading, and will expand to eventually include basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer in future phases.

The mission is rooted in the CEETA standard: character, excellence, equity, teamwork, and accountability. In addition to athletic training, the league will focus on providing life skills, conflict resolution strategies, and academic mentorship to participating youth, according to a news release.

The league will be led by a governing team that includes an advisory team, commissioner, assistant commissioner, and operations directors for each sport, with coordination from the Mayor’s Office, Birmingham Park and Recreation, and the Department of Youth Services.

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