Registration opens for fall sports

Alpharetta will open resident registration for the fall 2011 youth athletic season on July 5. Open registration begins July 19. Ages and fees vary for baseball at Webb Bridge Park, lacrosse, and soccer.

Information: 678-297-6160 or email athleticprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.

The city’s partner youth athletic associations are also taking registration for fall athletics. This includes Alpharetta Youth Softball Association and Wills Park Youth Baseball Association.

Information: www.alpharettasoftball.com and www.wpyba.org.

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