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.
(PRWEB) August 28, 2005 -- 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.
Play Football Month is a national campaign created by USA Football, the NFL, and NFL Players Association.
Update: Empire Football League Engages Area Youth for Play Football Month Activities; Nine Semi-Pro teams give back to the community to share their love of football
http://www.usafootball.com/play-football-month/articles/index.php?catid=25&subcatid=113&articleid=296
Update: Upcoming Events of the Weekend (September 9th-10th): St. Lawrence Valley TrailBlazers
Friday, September 9, at 6:30 PM the St. Lawrence Valley TrailBlazers will host the NFL-Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition at Sandstoner Park on Pine Street. For further information, please contact Coach Mike Britton at 315-265-3324.
Update: The EFL's Albany Metro Mallers are featured in the 2005 USA Football "Play Football Month Photo Gallery"
Click link for photos: http://www.usafootball.com/play-football-month/photo-gallery/gallery.php?id=25
Update: Stars participate in USA Play Football Month - On Saturday morning, when most teams were still sleeping in preperation for their upcoming games later that night, the Lake City Stars were holding a free instructional clinic for all area youth football players. At 11:00 A.M., 65 young players took advantadge and joined with 20 Stars and Coach Mac. Click for photos: http://www.prentissmedia.com/Photo%20Galleries/2005/Football/Lake%20City%20Stars/Youth%20Clinic/slides/2005-09-10_008A-01.html
Update: The Broome County Dragons recognized their local youth football teams by allowing them to display their talents during a halftime football game. Click for photos: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=9z859ave.3exw2poi&Uy=-uuxm29&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=1&UV=505130787083_749186213106
Media Contact:
Dave Burch
(877)624-4485
www.empire-football-league.com
EFL Play Football Month Celebration Dates:
August 27, 2005
Albany Metro Mallers
4 on 4 Youth Flag Competition
Bleecker Stadium
Albany, NY
Joe Barbagallo
518-479-0432
http://www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
Septemeber 9-10, 2005
St. Lawrence Valley Trailblazers
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition at Sandstoner Park
Potsdam, New York
Mike Britton
(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
607-798-0734
http://www.eteamz.active.com/broomecountydragons
September 10, 2005
Lake City Stars
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM free clinic to all area PAL players; PAL Youth Football Night
Melissa Penfield Park
Plattsburgh, New York
Ed McAllister - GM
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
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
518-479-0432
http://www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
Septmeber 17, 2005
Scranton Eagles
Scranton Football Eagles Day
Youth Football Night
Scranton Memorial Stadium
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Sue Lunger - GM
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
518-479-0432
www.eteamz.active.com/metromallers/
September 24, 2005
Watertown Red & Black
Military Appreciation & Fort Drum Youth Football Night
Watertown Fairgrounds
Watertown, New York
George Ashcraft - GM
315-779-8646
http://www.eteamz.active.com/watertownredandblack
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