Rafferty Center Opens Today in Pensacola with Ribbon Cutting

The Southern Youth Sports Association is holding a grand opening today for the Rafferty Center, a new 10,000-square-foot community facility at 1301 West Gregory Street in Pensacola. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11:45 a.m., with media setup beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The center includes a multi-sport gymnasium, spectator seating, classrooms, study areas, and a concession stand. According to the media advisory, the facility will expand youth sports programming, tutoring, and after-school activities for SYSA members and the surrounding community. SYSA founder Lumon May and donors will participate in the ceremony.

Parking is available along Gregory Street, in front of the Theophalis May Community Center and the new Rafferty Center. Media interested in coverage can contact Travis Peterson at (850) 501-5262 or Lorraine Jessup at (850) 777-0165.