Programs to Teach Soccer, Football Skills

The city’s Community Services Department is offering instructional sports programs to teach youngsters the basic skills required for flag football and soccer.

The eight-week program for flag football is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15.

For the soccer program, youngsters must be between 4 and 6 years old.

Both programs will be coached by recreation leaders and volunteers. Practices for each will be on weekdays between 4 and 6 p.m., with games scheduled on Saturdays.

The fee is $25 for each program. Registration will be Saturday at 2 p.m. for soccer and at 3 p.m. for flag football at various parks and schools across the city.

Information: (714) 254-5191.