City of Biloxi Host Local NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Local youth football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Saturday, September 27 at beginning at 9 a.m. on the North Woolmarket Football Fields.

The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8 – 15. Entry forms are available from the Hiller Park office, located at 380 Hiller Drive, beginning September 15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Late registration will be held Saturday, September 27 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Woolmarket Fields.

The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing, and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of December 31 of the current year and a birth certificate is required.

The top finishers from each age group at the local competitions will advance to a sectional competition. The winners at the sectional competition will have their scores compared with other sectional champions; the top five scorers from the pool of sectional champions advance to the NFL competition.

For more information, including competition information, call Greg Eleuterius, Athletics Specialist at 228-435-6281 or email sports@biloxi.ms.us.