Why families are choosing youth sports in PelhamPelham Parks & Recreation brings together cheerleaders, coaches and families each season. Jared Thornton, Athletic Coordinator, Pelham Parks & RecreationOne of the biggest perks of youth sports in Pelham? Pelham invests in youth sportsPelham Parks & Recreation Athletic Coordinators Charlie Sanders (left) and Jared Thornton help oversee youth sports programs and athletic facilities that serve local families year-round. Jared Thornton, Athletic Coordinator, Pelham Parks & RecreationPelham Parks & Recreation Athletic Coordinators Jared Thornton (middle) and Charlie Sanders (right) work with young players during a youth baseball practice. (Pelham Parks & Rec)That commitment recently earned Pelham Parks & Recreation recognition as the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Agency of the Year for its facilities, programming and commitment to community.