Fan Fest tomorrow
May 20, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
(Calgary) â The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that the tenth annual CALGARY STAMPEDER FAN FEST is scheduled for Saturday, May 21st presented by The Royal Tyrrell Museum.
This is the first chance for fans to meet the 2005 Stampeder Players/Coaches and Outriders face to face. Newcomers Henry Burris and Jermaine Copeland along with Western Division Defensive Player of the Year John Grace and CFL Rookie of the Year Nik Lewis will be a few of the players on hand.
Here is a schedule of the day's activities:
SATURDAY, MAY 21st
8:30 am â 10:30 am
Free Pancake Breakfast â located in the east parking lot McMahon Stadium
9:00 am â 5:00 pm
2005 Season Tickets are available for pick-up from the Stampeder Ticket Office.
10:00 am
McMahon Stadium Gates open to the general public
Everyone in attendance will receive a 2005 Stampeder Fan Fest Poster and Stampeder Tattoo
Introduction of Stampeder Players
10:15 am â 2:00 pm
On-field Activities
20 yard dash against a Stampeder
Go deep â run pass patterns for Stampeder Quarterbacks against Stampeder defensive backs
Inflatable Field Goal Challenge â Everyone thinks that they can kick one through. Now Stamp fans get their chance.
Inflatable Beat the Blitz Challenge â It's time to get away from the "arm chair" and get into the game. Throw the ball at one of the three targets.
Inflatable Quarterback Toss
Obstacle Challenge â This extra-long interactive inflatable is the ultimate challenge as fans will run through tires, and weave through tackling dummies. The first fan to the end wins!
Goal to Go â It's 3rd down and Goal to Go! Two participants attach five Velcro footballs to a corresponding Velcro yard line marker while attached to each other via a bungee cord. The challenge is to see which opponent can stick all of their footballs down at the goal line the fastest.
Touchdown Run â Fans will enjoy this laugh a minute interactive game as they work their way around and over the inflatable obstacles to score a TD!
Mountain Slide â Fans can climb up, crawl over and slide down.
Other Activities (10:00 am â 2:00 pm)
Autograph Sessions - Get your favourite Stampeders Autograph
Tour the Stampeder Locker Room
Get your picture taken with the Grey Cup
Meet the 2005 Outriders
Ask the Coach Tent
Ask the Player Tent
ADMISSION IS FREE!
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