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(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced it will crown its first champions of DPR Youth Futsal with a championship tournament marking the end of its inaugural youth indoor soccer league. The event will be held at Columbia Heights Community Center Saturday, March 10 – Wednesday March 14, 2018.

The co-ed soccer league at Columbia Heights, which began December 9, 2018, has been successful in creating a positive and safe environment for youth 12 – 19 years old.  Male and female youth came together to compete and celebrate diversity. The DPR Futsal league has helped reduce violent incidents and reduce anti-social behavior while strengthening community involvement.

Each Futsal final will be followed by a trophy ceremony for the winning teams.  The University of the District of Columbia is providing the trophies and the 4-H Club Youth Development Program has also been an integral part of the program.

WHAT:
DPR Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Championship Tournament

WHEN:
Under 19 Girls: Saturday, March 10th   Semi- Finals 1:00 p.m.; Final 2:15 p.m.
Under 15 Boys:   Monday, March 12th   Semi- Finals 6:00 p.m.; Final 7:00 p.m.
Under 19 Boys: Wednesday, March 14th   Semi- Finals 6:00 p.m.; Final 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard St., NW

*Closest Metro: Columbia Heights Metro Station

These events are open to the public. For more information about events visit DPR.events. Press interested in attending contact [email protected].  

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About DPR

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides quality urban recreation and leisure services for residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. DPR supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and spray parks, and neighborhood recreation centers. The agency also coordinates a wide variety of recreation and educational programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.