Demopolis Elite holding World Cup kickoff, registration party at Batter Up Monday

As the United States prepares to open its World Cup action against Ghana, the folks behind Demopolis’s newest soccer organization are eager to celebrate.

In conjunction with the first match for the U.S.A., Demopolis Elite will host a kickoff party at Batter Up.

The event will take place Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m. The event will offer food, drinks and T-shirts as it welcomes young people to join its ranks. During the event, Batter Up will be giving away approximately $150 of food thanks to donations from local businesses. Thereafter, the restaurant will be donating 10 percent of all proceeds to Demopolis Elite.

Registration for Demopolis Elite will be available at the event for $35. Those registering after Aug. 1 will be charged $40. There is a $10 discount for those registering multiple children.

Demopolis Elite coach Pascall Dunn is currently holding free summer clinics each Tuesday and Thursday for players interested in honing their skills. Clinics times are from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. More information about the clinics will also be available at the kickoff party Tuesday.