Eskimos make $400,000 donation to amateur football
Published on December 16, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club has made a $400,000 contribution to amateur football in Edmonton. Eskimo Chairman, John Butler announced today that four donations of $100,000 will go to the Edmonton Huskies, Edmonton Wildcats, University of Alberta Golden Bears and Football Alberta. "We are very pleased to have this opportunity to make a significant contribution to grassroots development of football in northern Alberta," said Butler.
The Huskies, Wildcats and Golden Bears will all receive $50,000 over five years for scholarships and an additional $50,000 each to upgrade their respective locker rooms, weight rooms, and equipment.
Football Alberta will receive $50,000 over five years to host an annual Tier 2 & 3 coaches clinic as well as
an annual officials clinic. An additional $50,000 will cover the cost of establishing a North-South Bowl for bantam-aged players and continued support for the next five years of the Senior North-South Bowl.
"Edmonton and the province of Alberta have produced a wealth of football talent and you can look at our own line-up with Tim Prinsen and Brock Ralph as prime examples. We hope this donation helps northern Alberta continue its growth of quality football players and coaches," said Eskimo Chief Operating Officer, Rick LeLacheur.
For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website www.esks.com.
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