Snoop Dogg's Youth Football Non-Profit Struggles to Find Dependable Facilities

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Over 100 youth athletes involved in the Long Beach youth football program are at risk of losing field access and local programming. The Long Beach Patriots, members of the youth league SYFL founded by Snoop Dogg, have practiced and competed in Long Beach, Calif., for more than 25 years, but program organizers said this summer, finding facilities has been challenging. 

According to The 562, the Long Beach Patriots traditionally use Long Beach Unified School District playing fields and Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine facilities. But this summer, the group has been allegedly tossed around a bit, as they say they were given mere hours’ notice that facilities would be closed or double-booked and their permits would be revoked.

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