HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at Huntersville Athletic Park, 11720 Verhoeff Drive.

Boys and girls 8 to 15 years old can compete free and demonstrate their skills in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy.

The top finishers in eight age groups at the Huntersville competition will advance to a sectional competition.

Organizers will compare the scores of winners in all sectional competitions, and the top five scorers from the pool of sectional champions advance to the Team Championship at a Carolina Panthers game.

Parents must provide a child’s birth certificate to participate, and cleats are prohibited. For more information or to register, call 704-766-2220 or email jbrock@huntersville.org.