Elmwood Park Youth Football Feeling The Rush
July 3, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
The Village of Elmwood Park is changing the name of its youth football teams from the Raiders to the Elmwood Park Rush, beginning with this fall's football season.
Approved at a recent Elmwood Park Village board meeting, the change means all six of Elmwood Park's teams competing in the Chicagoland AYF conference now will be known as the Rush, wearing both blue and white Rush jerseys, and the Rush "R" logo on their helmets this fall.
"The entire organization is excited about the Elmwood Park Rush," said Rush president/general manager Mike Polisky. "The Rush is committed to helping grow youth football throughout Chicagoland and when a town wants to change its name to the Rush, it shows we definitely are having a positive impact with the kids."
"Both the Elmwood Park Youth Commission Football Program and the Chicago Rush share a common commitment to children, families, athletics and sportsmanship," said Mitch Wurtz, Elmwood Park football program coordinator. "The Rush name is already generating excitement among our youth players as they now share a local identity with a professional sports team. When told about the switch, one child validated the decision - 'We're now the Elmwood Park Rush? COOL!'"
For more information about the Elmwood Park Rush, fans can visit www.elmwoodparkrush.com.
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