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PlayLA Opens Fall 2025 Youth Sports Registration, Welcoming All to Play

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4 months ago

August 26, 2025

PlayLA Opens Fall 2025 Youth Sports Registration, Welcoming All to Play

This fall, the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks invites families across the city to get moving with its PlayLA Youth & Adaptive Youth Sports Program. With registration now open, Angelenos can access a vibrant season of affordable, inclusive and empowering youth sports across more than 120 recreation centers and aquatic facilities.

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With Flag Football being named an Olympic Sport for the 2028 Games, PlayLA is excited to announce Co-Recreational and Girls PlayLA Leagues in Flag Football.

Backed by the landmark $160 million investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), PlayLA continues to offer high-quality sports programming for youth of all abilities, with most programs costing just $10 per season—and scholarships available for qualifying families.

This fall’s offerings run from October through December and include:

Recreation Leagues: With Flag Football being named an Olympic Sport for the 2028 Games, PlayLA is excited to announce Co-Recreational and Girls PlayLA Leagues in Flag Football. Girls PlayLA Volleyball, along with Co-Recreational and Girls PlayLA Soccer Leagues in partnership with The Angel City Football Club will be offered as well.
Aquatics Programs: Dive, Team SwimLA, USA Swim and Novice Swim, are taking place across pools citywide.
Adaptive Clinics:
- Blind & Visually Impaired Soccer — Free clinics for youth ages 5–17 held in Hubert Humphrey Recreation Center in Pacoima, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in South LA and the Mar Vista Recreation Center, various dates October – November.
- All Abilities Pickleball — Weekly sessions at Westwood Recreation Center from October 6–December 9.
- Adaptive & Wheelchair Basketball — Inclusive clinics hosted in Chatsworth and Westwood Recreation Centers, Angels State Park and East Wilmington Greenbelt Community Center, various dates starting August 31 – October 4.

“PlayLA is building a more inclusive Los Angeles by expanding access to play,” said Veronica Polanco, Chief Innovation Officer at the Department of Recreation and Parks. “This fall, we’re proud to offer a wide range of adaptive and traditional programs where all young people can thrive, build community and experience the joy of sport.”

Programs are open to youth ages 3–17. Parents and caregivers can sign up at LAParks.org or via the LA Parks mobile app.

As the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games draw closer, PlayLA continues to serve as a legacy in action, bringing Olympic spirit and opportunity to every neighborhood. Through fun, fitness and community, PlayLA is helping young Angelenos grow into confident, healthy leaders on and off the field.

About PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program:

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks PlayLA Youth & Adaptive Youth Sports Program is a city-wide initiative that provides access to quality sports programming for youth of all abilities between the ages of 3 – 17. Made possible by an investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), PlayLA is the single largest commitment to youth sports development in California and serves as a legacy before, during and after the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn more at LAParks.org and stay connected for updates and announcements on Instagram at @laparks.playla and @lacityparks.

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Deirdra Boykin / deirdra.boykin@lacity.org

Melissa Gonzalo / mgonzalo@sensisagency.com

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Brown Deer youth sports facility project proceeds with site purchase

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5 minutes ago

January 3, 2026

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Jan. 2, 2026, 11:26 a.m. CT

A youth sports facility planned for Brown Deer has taken a step forward with the developer buying the project site for $3.2 million.

Brown Deer Development Partners LLC, an affiliate of Cobalt Partners LLC, bought the site on North Arbon Drive, south of West Brown Deer Road, on Dec. 30.

That’s according to a deed posted online by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The mostly vacant site was sold by Brown Deer Master P1 LLC, an affiliate of Royal Capital Group Ltd.

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Hockey vs Trine (St. Cloud Youth Hockey Night) on 1/2/2026 – Box Score

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13 minutes ago

January 3, 2026

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[00:00], [00:00] Grainer, Peyton at goalie for TRINE.

[00:00], [00:00] Jon Howe at goalie for SJU.

Start of 1st period [00:00].

Faceoff Glinski, Dylan vs Logan Lyke won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Glinski, Dylan MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[00:43].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Chris Kernan won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Mason Campbell WIDE.

Shot by TRINE Glinski, Dylan WIDE.

Shot by TRINE Finn, Brendan MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[02:51].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Logan Lyke won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Henry, Sean WIDE.

Shot by SJU Jordan Newpower MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

[03:30].

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Chris Kernan won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Mason Campbell MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

Shot by TRINE Marquette, Max MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[03:46].

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Chris Kernan won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Tierney, Blake MISSED, save Jon Howe.

Shot by TRINE Simko, Brody MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[03:58].

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Chris Kernan won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Tierney, Blake BLOCKED by Jackson Bisson.

[04:02].

Faceoff Antenucci, Sam vs Jordan Larkee won by SJU.

Shot by TRINE Antenucci, Sam MISSED, save Jon Howe.

Shot by TRINE DiPietra, Michael MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[04:34].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Jordan Larkee won by TRINE.

[04:48].

Faceoff Antenucci, Sam vs Cadyn Campbell won by TRINE.

[05:27].

Faceoff DiPietra, Michael vs Cadyn Campbell won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Jackson Borst BLOCKED by Jeffers, Drew.

[06:51] GOAL by SJU Jordan Newpower (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Jackson Borst and Parker Gnos, On ice for SJU: Jordan Newpower; Jackson Borst; Parker Gnos; Mason Campbell; Logan Lyke, On ice for TRINE: Babich, Alexander; Furstenau, Logan; Johnson, Trayce; Cooper, Jack; Jeffers, Drew, goal number 4 for season.

0 – 1

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Chris Kernan won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE DiPietra, Michael BLOCKED by Parker Gnos.

[07:58].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Logan Lyke won by TRINE.

[08:12].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Jordan Larkee won by SJU.

Shot by TRINE Johnson, Trayce WIDE.

Shot by SJU Carter Krenke MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

[09:11].

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Cadyn Campbell won by TRINE.

[09:15].

Faceoff DiPietra, Michael vs Cadyn Campbell won by TRINE.

Shot by SJU Cadyn Campbell MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

Shot by SJU Jack Wandmacher BLOCKED by Antenucci, Sam.

[09:45].

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Chris Kernan won by TRINE.

[10:07] GOAL by TRINE deVries, Luke, On ice for TRINE: deVries, Luke; Jeffers, Drew; Furstenau, Logan; Cooper, Jack; Babich, Alexander, On ice for SJU: Chris Kernan; Jackson Bisson; Parker Gnos; Mason Campbell; Jack Wandmacher, goal number 2 for season.

1 – 1

Faceoff Marquette, Max vs Logan Lyke won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Logan Lyke MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

Shot by TRINE Henry, Sean BLOCKED by Cashen Naeve.

[11:31].

Faceoff Glinski, Dylan vs Chris Kernan won by TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Glinski, Dylan MISSED, save Jon Howe.

Shot by SJU Logan Lyke MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

[14:45].

Faceoff Glinski, Dylan vs Chris Kernan won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Parker Gnos WIDE.

Shot by TRINE Wright, Josh MISSED, save Jon Howe.

Shot by TRINE Furstenau, Logan MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[17:48], [17:48] EMPTY NET at goalie for TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Furstenau, Logan WIDE.

[17:48], [17:48] Grainer, Peyton at goalie for TRINE.

[17:48].

[17:48] Penalty on Logan Lyke SJU 2 minutes for TRIPPING, (power play opp).

Faceoff Babich, Alexander vs Jordan Newpower won by TRINE.

[17:48] Start power play for TRINE.

Shot by TRINE Cooper, Jack MISSED, save Jon Howe.

[18:26] GOAL by TRINE Furstenau, Logan (POWER-PLAY), Assist by Antenucci, Sam and Simko, Brody, On ice for TRINE: Furstenau, Logan; Antenucci, Sam; Simko, Brody; Cooper, Jack; Babich, Alexander, On ice for SJU: Jordan Newpower; Jackson Borst; Conner Couet; Sam Berry, goal number 6 for season.

2 – 1

[18:26] Logan Lyke (SJU) penalty complete.

[18:26] End power play for TRINE.

Faceoff Glinski, Dylan vs Chris Kernan won by SJU.

Shot by SJU Jordan Larkee MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

Shot by SJU Cam Boche MISSED, save Grainer, Peyton.

[19:54].

Faceoff Antenucci, Sam vs Jordan Larkee won by TRINE.

End of period [20:00].

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a Kinesiologist Casts Doubt on Sex-Based Athletic Differences

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21 minutes ago

January 3, 2026

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On January 13, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a landmark case about laws in Idaho and West Virginia restricting access to youth sports according to biological sex. (Here is my defense of the use of the term “biological sex” for anyone who does not care for it.) I read a new book coming out this month, Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, which argues for what I would characterize as a radical inclusiveness for transgender athletes.

The book casts doubt on the power of testosterone on determining competitiveness in sports. It insists that sex is not binary. And it goes so far as to suggest that there shouldn’t even be sex segregation in sports at all. Here is a quote from the book that distills its central claims:

The prevailing cultural narrative that trans athletes pose a threat to cis athletes is harmful to trans athletes. There is no evidence that they are dangerous or hostile to their cis team-mates. The policies restricting trans athletes in the name of protecting cis athletes stem from the same sexist logic that created sex segregation in sports to begin with. They assume that cis women are weaker than cis men, that trans women have the same biological makeup as cis men, and that trans men have the same biological makeup as cis women, and so, trans men aren’t worth worrying about when they compete in men’s sports. Let’s have a better conversation about safety in sports that leads to more safety in sports for everyone.

I spoke with the book’s authors, Ellie Roscher, a writer and former college athlete, and Dr. Anna Baeth, a critical feminist scholar and cultural studies practitioner of sport who is the director of research at Athlete Ally. I hope you’ll give a listen to the video and share it.

Here are a few show notes:

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What’s the deal with… local gas station closures?

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28 minutes ago

January 3, 2026

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Piedmont Gas and Auto Repair on Highland Avenue across from the police station is shuttered for the time being due to a state mandate that went into effect on Jan. 1.

Under a California law passed in 2014, single-walled underground storage tanks that lack secondary containment and continuous leak detection had to be closed by Dec. 31, 2025. The law was intended to help prevent groundwater contamination.

According to the State Water Resources Control Board, penalties for systems out of compliance are $500 to $5,000 per day per underground storage tank. A bill introduced last February to carve out a grace period for operators who were acting in good faith to upgrade their tanks went nowhere.

Both the Piedmont Gas and Auto Repair and Grand-Mandana Gas Station show up on the Water Board’s map of the state’s remaining single-walled underground tank sites.

The Highland station across from the police station is now encircled by a fence. An employee inside the building said the gas pumps would be closed for “three months” in order to upgrade the tanks.

In related news, demolition on the proposed Shell EV charging station on Wildwood Avenue started in October 2025 There is still no opening date set for that location after a city-approved plan for the site was upended by Shell. (See article below for details.)

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Youth hockey: Wildcats fly past Sachems | Sports

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36 minutes ago

January 3, 2026

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The Wilmington Bantam 1 squad, aided by a handful of Bantam 2 players, made the trip south to the Malden Valley Forum to face the Winchester Youth Hockey Sachems, and any concerns about post-holiday sluggishness were quickly put to rest.

Coming off the Bantam 1 and Bantam 2 Christmas party, one might have expected a slow start. Instead, Wilmington hit the ice with speed.

Crisp passing and disciplined defense defined the opening stretch, with Brian Doherty, Josh Saija, Cody MacDonald, Jack Fennelly and Brayden Doe setting the tone early with noticeable intensity and enthusiasm.

The first 20 minutes passed without a goal, thanks in large part to strong defensive play and the steady goaltending of Evan Jageler, who kept the Sachems off the scoreboard.

The breakthrough came at the 3:51 mark of the second period following an offensive zone faceoff.

Johnny Raposo won the draw cleanly back to defenseman Brendan Cyr.

Cyr moved the puck to the near side boards, where Cody MacDonald retrieved it and fired a low, hard shot toward the net. Zach Stroud was waiting, tipping the puck home on the backhand from about 14 feet out to give Wilmington the 1–0 lead.

Momentum stayed with the Wildcats.

Cyr doubled the advantage with a perfectly placed snipe from the top of the faceoff circle, beating the goalie high on the far side.

The play developed off a textbook sequence that showcased Wilmington’s puck movement philosophy. Raposo delivered a cross-ice pass from his own blue line to Stroud at center ice, and Stroud quickly one timed the puck to Cyr, who finished it.

Defensively, Mason Desmond and his blue line partner Cody MacDonald were outstanding, limiting Winchester’s offensive chances by forcing play to the outside and keeping attackers away from the high danger areas inside the dots.

Cyr capped off his standout performance with his second goal of the game and third point overall, scoring on a back door one-timer with 5:24 remaining.

The play began at the offensive blue line when Desmond collected a wraparound dump in from a Winchester defenseman. After a quick deke along the wall, Desmond threaded a cross-ice pass to Cyr, who buried the chance.

Desmond earned player of the game and wore the Wildcat battle helmet home. Evan Jageler collected his third shutout of the year, stopping all shots that came at him.

The Wildcats proved that they can enjoy the festivities and still bring a fast paced, disciplined game to the rink when it counts. Wilmington will return to action on December 28 at 11:40 a.m., once again at the Malden Valley Forum, when they take on the Reading Rockets

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Former Longhorns host shopping spree at DICK’S House of Sport in Katy

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2 hours ago

January 3, 2026

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Former University of Texas football player Selvin Young (left) and former University of Texas basketball player TJ Ford (second from right) hosted 30 local youth from sports academies TJ Ford Academy and Selvin’s Cloud for a special “Shopping With A Pro” holiday event at the DICK’S House of Sport at 24600 Katy Fwy Ste 1100 in Katy on December 23. Each child received a $200 DICK’S Sporting Goods gift card to shop for holiday gifts, sports gear and apparel, with Ford and Young serving as their personal “shopping consultants” during the event. Transportation to the location was provided by the Daspit Law Firm. “This event aligns with DICK’S broader mission to support youth sports and strengthen the communities where athletes and fans live and play,” a spokesperson for DICK’S House of Sport said.

Photo by Susan Rovegno

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January 2, 2026
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