The Knoxville Youth Activities Alliance (KYAA) is a group of individuals who are looking at promoting youth sports within the city. The primary focus for the group is for both boys and girls in second through sixth grade.

The organization was formed in May. The leaders of the group are board members Jess Ramaeker, president; Cathy Struecker, vice president; Tyler Pearson, secretary; Aaron Carlson, treasurer and Rachel Cecil, board member.

Struecker tells KNIA/KRLS News, “We don’t want to step on toes, we want to be this facilitating point that brings the current clubs and organizations together.”

Plans call for KYAA to get involved in enhancing wrestling, basketball and track and field with Little Panther Relays.