A sports development league aiming to teach preschoolers the skills they’ll need to succeed in the world of athletics is looking for takers to sign up by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. 

The Smart Start Sports Development program, held at the Waynesville Recreation Center and administered by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, is open to children aged 4 or 5 as of Feb. 1. The six-week program will involve weekly sessions held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights beginning Feb. 9, with a parent meeting held in the same time slot Feb. 2.

Children will learn skills such as dribbling, shooting, hitting, passing, catching and running using a kit containing a ball and bat set, glove, tension soccer ball, boingo ball and two koosh balls.

Equipment is included with the $65 registration fee. Space is limited. Sign up with Donald Hummel, 828.456.2030 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..