Empire Football League Supports Play Football Month Celebration
Play Football Month is a celebration of the great sport of football, and it’s coming to your community sponsored by the Empire Football League (see events below). From Pro-Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino to NASA Astronaut Michael Bloomfield, football has played an important role in the lives of many young boys and girls along with their communities.
Play Football Month is a celebration of the great sport of football, and it’s
coming to your community sponsored by the Empire Football League (see events
below). From Pro-Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino to NASA Astronaut
Michael Bloomfield, football has played an important role in the lives of many
young boys and girls along with their communities.
“Last year, more than
12 million boys and girls played football, giving them a chance to learn a great
deal about themselves, about life, and about getting along with people of other
races, religions, and nationalities,” said USA Football Chairman Jack Kemp.
“Play Football Month celebrates these values learned on the gridiron, as well as
the tradition of the community coming together from Friday night lights to
Monday Night Football.”
Throughout Play Football MONTH, events will be
held in towns across America, including clinics, skills competitions,
scrimmages, picnics, and parades. Youth football organizations, schools,
communities, and NFL and college teams will take part in the
celebrations.
“Getting youngsters involved in football encourages them to
be active, and the lessons they learn on the field go far beyond the
fundamentals of the game. They learn to tackle life’s challenges,” said NFL
Commissioner PAUL TAGLIABUE. “It’s important that we celebrate what the game of
football provides for our children and our communities.”
“Without the
opportunity of participating in youth football, most professional football
players would not have had the chance to play in the National Football League,”
said GENE UPSHAW, NFL Players Association Executive Director. “All NFL players,
past and present, owe a great debt to youth coaches and other volunteers who
made football a positive, life-affirming experience. Play Football Month reminds
all of us what a great game football is for all ages.”
The Empire
Football League supports youth through various programs and is proud to join
with USA Football in sponsoring events throughout Play Football
Month.
Join the celebration and be part of the Football Family. For more
information on PLAY FOOTBALL MONTH, visit http://www.usafootball.com/play-football-month/. To view
public service announcements, click http://www.usafootball.com/play-football-month/tool-kit/psa/
Play Football Month is a national campaign created by USA Football, the
NFL, and NFL Players Association.
Media Contact:
Dave Burch
(877)624-4485
www.empire-football-league.com
Play Football Month
Dates:
AUGUST 27, 2005
Albany Metro Mallers
4 on 4 Youth Flag
Competition
Bleecker Stadium
Albany, NY
Joe Barbagallo
e-mail
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518-479-0432
http://www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
SEPTEMBER
10, 2005
St. Lawrence Valley Trailblazers
- NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick
Competition at Sandstoner Park
Potsdam, New York
It will be our 4th year
in hosting this great event for both boys and girls.
- Also on Saturday Night
host Youth Football Night at Sandstoner Park
Potsdam, New York
Mike
Britton
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(315) 265-3324
http://www.eteamz.com/trailblazers
SEPTEMBER 10,
2005
Broome County Dragons
Youth Football Night
Binghamton Alumni
Stadium
Binghamton, New York
Karol Cronin - GM
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607-798-0734
http://www.eteamz.active.com/broomecountydragons
SEPTEMBER
10, 2005
Lake City Stars
PAL Youth Football Night
Melissa Penfield
Park
Plattsburgh, New York
Ed McAllister - GM
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518-578-5414
http://www.eteamz.active.com/lakecitystars/
SEPTEMBER
17, 2005
Watertown Red & Black
Youth Football Night
Watertown
Fairgrounds
Watertown, New York
George Ashcraft - GM
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from spam bots
315-779-8646
http://www.eteamz.active.com/watertownredandblack
SEPTEMBER
17, 2005
Albany Metro Mallers
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick
Competition
Bleecker Stadium, Albany NY
Albany, NY
Joe Barbagallo -
GM
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518-479-0432
http://www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
SEPTEMBER
17, 2005
Scranton Eagles
Youth Football Night
Scranton Memorial
Stadium
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Sue Lunger - GM
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570-344-5014
http://eteamz.active.com/scranton-eagles/
SEPTEMBER 24,
2005
Albany Mallers
NFL Youth Flag Tourney
Bleecker Stadium
Albany,
NY
Joe Barbagallo - GM
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bots
518-479-0432
www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
SEPTEMBER 24,
2005
Watertown Red & Black
Military Appreciation & Camp Drum Youth
Football Night
Watertown Fairgrounds
Watertown, New York
George
Ashcraft - GM
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315-779-8646
http://www.eteamz.active.com/watertownredandblack
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/8/prweb277728.htm