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Leisure Services put together a robust slate of recreational athletic programming for youth and adults in 2022

In addition to youth and senior fishing roundups, the department organized youth flag and tackle football leagues, adult women's and men's softball, and men's basketball. Spalding County’s youth tackle football program had a 7% increase in participation!

The county hosted the first annual Spalding Bulldogs homecoming football game at Memorial Stadium in Downtown Griffin Attendees enjoyed food vendors, giveaways, live performances, and more.

Spalding County residents also enjoyed a wealth of volunteer-run sports programs, which thrived in 2022:

Griffin Youth Soccer Association's 2022 spring league participation increased by 36%; fall league participation increased by 55%.

Spalding County Athletic Association's 2022 spring leagues for youth baseball and softball increased participation by 56%; fall league participation increased by 62%

The Spalding United Basketball Association marked its inaugural year in 2021-2022 with 321 players!

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