First Posted: 4/11/2012

The Abington Junior Comets will hold football and cheerleading signups April 18 from 6-8 p.m. and April 21 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Abington Heights High School Field House located at the end of Beynon Street at the far end of the high school.

Age Requirements:

C Team – minimum age – 7 years old by August 31(football); Aug 31 (cheerleading) maximum age-10 years old if born on or after May 1(football); Aug 31(cheerleading)

B Team- minimum age – 10 years old if born before May 1(football); Aug 31(cheerleading) maximum age-12 years old if born on or after May 1(football); Aug 31(cheerleading)

A Team -minimum age -12 years old if born before May 1 (football); Aug 31(cheerleading) maximum age-14 years old if born on or after Feb 1(football); Aug 31(cheerleading)

Practice begins the week of July 16. Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until the first game. After the first game, practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Those who have not played or cheered for Junior Comets in the past should bring a COPY of the child’s birth certificate and a recent photo. These will not be returned. Save time by downloading registration forms at www.abingtonjuniorcomets.com and bring filled out forms to sign-ups. Cost is either $60 with participation in the Big 4 cost deferment program or, as an option, a flat $135 rate. Additional family member participants are $60 each. For more information, contact Diane Colombo at 702.6353.