Holden sports roundup, July 20 to July 26
Holden Youth Soccer has opened registration for its in-town Futures League (U6/U8) and Champions League (U10/U12/U4) programs. Separately, the Select Board on July 21 approved a parade permit for the 5K Dragon Dash road race, set for Oct. 4, 2026, after both town public safety chiefs si…
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YOUTH LEAGUES -- Holden Youth Soccer (HYS) is now taking registrations for its in-town programs, according to the organization's website, which advertises sign-ups for the "In-Town Futures (U6/U8) & Champions League (U10/U12/U4)" programs.
COMMUNITY -- At the July 21 Select Board meeting, members approved a parade permit for the 5K Dragon Dash, scheduled for Oct. 4, 2026. Town Manager Peter Ranzoni told the board that both public safety chiefs had reviewed and approved the event.
The same meeting saw the board approve a public entertainment license, parade permit and common victualer license for Holden Days, set for Aug. 22, 2026, though the meeting excerpt did not detail any athletic components of that event.
Compiled from team and league reports, reader submissions, and local coverage.
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