Roanoke City Council Member Sherman Lea has announced a summer basketball program for youth.
Lea’s Youth Outdoor Basketball League (LYOB) is a partnership with Roanoke Police Department’s Police Athletic Association, the Inner City Athletic League, and the community is designed to strengthen relationships between our Police Department and our community. The 5-week program for youth ages 11 to 18 will begin June 2.
Participants will play in refereed basketball games every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Melrose Park. In addition, each week will include a Quality Moment, an event Council Member Lea has titled.
During this time, leaders from the community will speak to league participants about life-skills, having self-esteem, planning for a prosperous future, and making proper life choices.
None of this would be possible without sponsors from our community including Kelly Woolwine with the Life Ring Foundation and others who make monetary investments to this program. Additional sponsors are needed.
There is currently a $10 fee for children to participate in the league to cover expenses such as uniforms, and certified referees. Scholarships are available, however the goal is to make this program free to all children who want to participate.
