SPORTS BRIEFSThe Polk County Little League is holding free summertime practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the recreation complex next to Polk County Middle School. Boys will meet Tuesdays beginning at 6 p.m., while the girls will practice Thursdays at 6 p.m., beginning this Thursday. For more information, contact Darrell McCraw at (828) 894-6513.

Youth soccer signups ongoing at PCRD

The Polk County Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall soccer, grades 1-12 through Aug. 15. Registration forms are available at the recreation department or by going online to www.polknc.org. For further information, call 894-8199.

PCRD holding volleyball registration

The Polk County Recreation Department is accepting registration for girls volleyball for ages 7-14 through Aug. 30. Forms are available on the bulletin board at Stearns Gym or online at www.polknc.org. For more information or questions, call the recreation office at 894-8199.