A Pennsylvania youth football league’s season has been cancelled because of continued threats to league officials, coaches and referees.
The Mount Pleasant Area Junior Football League sent a letter to parents and players Tuesday, which said the decision was made out of concern for the safety for the children.
The letter was sent shortly after ammunition shells with names of the league officers printed on them were discovered at the field gate.
The league decided to cancel the season based on advice from police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The letter went on to say:
"We hope that as parents you will agree with this decision and try and cooperate with everyone involved to bring forward the person or persons responsible for these actions. The league's future and our children's continued participation in future seasons is what is in jeopardy. "
