Jacksonville Stallions announce 2006 Stampede Tryouts
January 30, 2006 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Jacksonville Stallions News Release
Jacksonville, FL, January 26, 2006: The Jacksonville Stallions, a National Indoor Football League franchise, has announced that the first set of player tryouts, the 2006 Jacksonville Stallion Stampede, will be held on February 11th and 12th at the University of North Florida from 4pm to 7pm. Tryout fee will be $50 and must be over 18 years of age, identification will be required. Tryouts will be planned to test athleticism, dexterity, and general knowledge of the game. Additional tryouts may be scheduled based on the turn out and results of the first set of player tryouts. It is estimated that over 300 potential players will show up for the tryouts.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program will be providing staff to assist the Jacksonville Stallions during the tryouts. Starbucks will be providing coffee. T-shirts will be provided at the event for everyone that tries out. Head coach Claude Perkins, with his coach staff and volunteers will be observing and directing the tryout participants to assess them during the tryouts. For more information about the tryouts, please visit us on the web at http://www.jaxstallions.com or contact Adria Atkins at (904) 251-5777.
The Jacksonville Stallions are a National Indoor Football League franchise that will start playing in Jacksonville, Fl in March of 2007. The Jacksonville Stallions are dedicated to working closely with the community and in particular community based programs working with children. The team will consist of 22 active players and approximately 30 reserve players playing indoors. The team and staff will be involved with organizations such at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, the Guardian ad Litem program and other organizations that work with children in the community. The Jacksonville Stallions will also be involved in the Sports for Education program designed to help bring fund-raising and community involvement with the schools. For more information on how to get involved with the Jacksonville Stallions, or any of the community programs, please contact Adria Atkins at (904) 251-5777 or visit our website at http://www.jaxstallions.com.
About Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Florida
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides trusted adult interaction for children from predominantly single-parent familes through consistent personal relationships which encourage the development of the emotional, social, educational, and physical well being of the child.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally-supported One-to-One relationship with a caring adult, and to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent and caring individuals, by providing committed volunteers, national leadership and standards of excellence.
For more information on Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Florida contact at (904) 727-9797 or visit them on the web at http://www.bbbsjax.org.
About the Guardian Ad Litem program
Every year, more than 40,000 children in Florida are involved in court cases. Not one of them committed a single crime. Many of these children are the victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect. They feel betrayed, alone and afraid. Some face life threatening circumstances at home, others are ignored and neglected by the very people who should care most about the.
These children are thrust into a judicial system that is confusing and overwhelming to many adults. Too often, their small voices go unheard by the court and state agencies that are required to consider many competing interests. These children desperately need a caring, compassionate person who will advocate solely for them - for their safety , security and happiness.
Government alone cannot solve the problem. Floridians - young and old, working and retired, single and married with families - need to get involved. Working in partnership with the courts, state and local government agencies, and non-profit and faith-based organizations, a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem can make the difference in the life and future of a child.
The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program is supported by the Florida Guardian ad Litem Association - a non-profit organization. The time and money contributed by the FGALA is essential to successfully meeting the needs of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program's children and volunteers.
To find out more about the Guardian ad Litem Program, and how you can help, contact the Guardian ad Litem Program at (904) 630-1200 or visit them on the web at http://www.guardianadlitem.org.
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