Bradford Sports United names Dina Decina recreation director, outlines low‑cost youth leagues and facility upgrades

Bradford County commissioners heard on Jan. 1, 2026, from Bradford Sports United, which introduced Dina Decina as its new recreation director and outlined plans to expand low‑cost youth sports across the county.

The group announced it received 40 applications for the recreation director position, interviewed six candidates and selected Decina as the preferred hire. A Bradford Sports United representative said the organization aims to keep prices low so families with multiple children can participate.

Decina, who described herself as a longtime participant in recreational sports and said she holds a master’s in sport management, said the program will offer baseball and softball for ages 4–17, year‑round racketball, pickleball, soccer and adult leagues. “This will be a safe place for them to come and just play with their friends and learn people’s skills and challenges,” she said, adding that fees will be discounted for families with multiple children. She gave T‑ball a sample fee of $75 and said most youth registrations will be roughly $75–$100 depending on age and sport.

Organizers also reviewed recent facility work at the Edwards Road/nearby pickleball courts. The presenter said the full remodel was initially estimated at $14,733 but, after donated materials and labor, the out‑of‑pocket cost was reduced to $4,112. Named donations included Jackson Gold Supply ($660), Prestige Electric (electric work valued at $2,190), Philip McDonald Plumbing ($3,140) and M and R Construction (labor valued at $4,631).

Planned upgrades include adding restrooms, new locks and doors, rewiring, new ceilings and a 32‑foot front expansion to house a 12‑foot concession stand and an open eating area; a 12‑foot rear expansion will accommodate cooking and back‑of‑house operations. The group said Edwards Road will primarily host softball and baseball, pickleball and soccer, while Thomas Street will host soccer and flag football but fields may be used flexibly.

Sign‑ups are scheduled to go live this weekend through SportsEngine; organizers said hats and jerseys will be included with registration and that the program will rely on fundraising and sponsorships to remain affordable. Decina said she intends to recruit parents, coaches and high‑school students to help staff concessions and registers (with community service hours where appropriate).

Decina provided contact information and said her office will be located at the old police station; an email address is available and she will share a phone number when assigned. Commissioners welcomed Decina and praised the volunteer and intergovernmental support behind the program.

The transcript records the group’s selection of Decina and the presentation of program details but does not show a separate, formal appointment vote for the position.