CFL Toronto Argonauts

Football 101 Returns for 2009, Class Designed to Teach Women the Game

Published on June 15, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Toronto - Do you want to impress the men in your life with your football knowledge? Do you feel left out during football season when all the guys flock to the stadium or the sports bar? If so, then Football 101 is for you. With Football 101, women have the opportunity to make the transformation from "football widows" to football fans and prove that football is not just a guy's game.

Football 101, designed to teach women the fundamentals of football in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, returns for the 2009 season in a variety of locations. Participants will learn about the rules of the game, player positions, football terminology and Argonauts team history. They will receive first-hand instruction from current and former Argonauts players such as alumnus Chuck Winters, quarterback Kerry Joseph, and linebacker Willie Pile.

"I started to play football when I was a kid. This amazing game provided me with the successes I've attained in my life," said Argo alumnus and event co-host Chuck Winters. "Women should come out to Football 101 to learn about this game that has helped shape my life and learn about what it takes to be a pro athlete. Now women can get the tools they need to develop the passion for football that the men in their lives already have."

For a price of $99, participants will receive a playbook containing all of the information covered in class, a DVD with step-by-step instructions, a Wilson football to use for autographs, finger foods from Jack Astor's Bar & Grill, an Estee Lauder gift bag, one Bronze 100-level game ticket and a certificate of completion.

Football 101 will take place at four different Jack Astor's Bar & Grill locations. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. For those who leave Football 101 eager to learn even more about the game, Football 102 will be offered later in the season and will provide in-depth football analysis and video breakdown.

Visit www.argonauts.ca/page/football101 or call (416) 341-2729 to register.

Female members of the media are invited to be our guests at Football 101. Those interested should RSVP to Beth Waldman at bwaldman@argonauts.ca.

The following are the dates for the 2009 edition of Football 101 for Women and the applicable Jack Astor's location:

Monday, June 22: Toronto, 133 John Street

Tuesday, June 23: Newmarket, 17830 Yonge Street

Monday, June 29: Whitby, 75 Consumers Drive

Monday, July 6: Mississauga, 3047 Vega Blvd.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 136th anniversary in 2009. As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. The Toronto Argonauts are privately-owned by two Toronto-based businessmen. For 2009 season ticket and group sales packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit www.argonauts.ca.

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