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June 13, 2026

Summerville Parks And Recreation Shares Sports Officials Training Opportunity

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Summerville Parks and Recreation is sharing information about a new statewide opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a sports official.

The Georgia Recreation and Park Association has partnered with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to offer sports officials training for anyone 16 years of age or older who is willing to complete the online training.

The program includes sports officials training, medical insurance, liability insurance, background checks, and uniform and equipment funding. The upfront cost to take the online training course is just $20.

The first training course available is for baseball and softball umpires. Additional training videos for tackle football, flag football, and soccer are expected in July, with volleyball and basketball training videos scheduled for August.

Those interested can scan the QR code shared by Summerville Parks and Recreation to get started.

April 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Trion Football To Host Youth Camp In June

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Trion Football will host a youth football camp June 3, 4, and 5 at Sam R. McCain Stadium.

The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Participants will receive skills, drills, and instruction from Trion coaches and players, giving young athletes a chance to learn fundamentals and improve their game.

The cost is $30 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. Payment and registration will be accepted the day of camp at the stadium. Cash or checks will be accepted, with checks made payable to Trion Football.