Sports stats

RiverRats to Hold Tryouts February 8th Just for Kicks

February 4, 2009 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Erie Explosion News Release


ERIE, PA - (2/2/09) After successful out of town tryouts, the Erie RiverRats professional indoor football team now turn their focus to the Erie area. On Sunday, February 8th, the RiverRats will hold their open tryouts specifically for kickers only at the Family First Sports Golf Dome on Oliver Road in Erie, Pennsylvania. Registration will be at 9:30a.m. with the tryout beginning at 10 a.m. The entrance fee is $50 at the door, or $45 if players pre-register on the Erie RiverRats website at www.erieriverrats.com. Players should wear comfortable athletic shoes (no cleats), and workout clothing to the tryout. Kickers are expected to bring any equipment needed (tees, etc.) with them. T-shirts will be provided.

"In the past the RiverRats had been lucky enough to have one of the best kickers in indoor football, J.R. Cipra. Though J.R. remains a close friend of the team and a close personal friend of mine, he has decided to play closer to home. He was married last summer and after much discussion with his wife, Debbie. they decided to stay closer to home," commented General Manager Jeff Moran.

Coach Steven G. Folmar admits that finding someone of the caliber of Cipra will be a challenge, "J.R. was one of the best but we have a number of kickers expressing an interest in playing here in Erie. They know what a great football town this is and what a great venue the Tullio is."

Coach Folmar and his staff will be on hand to test kicker's leg strength on kickoffs, PATs, onside kicks, directional kicking and more. The RiverRats will then hold their final tryout at Family First Sports Park on February 22, with registration beginning at 4pm with the workouts beginning at 5pm.

The Erie RiverRats' season begins on March 15th on the road and return to Erie on March 28th for their home opener. Camp opens February 24th at Family First Sports Park as they prepare to enter second season in Erie. Come join the Erie RiverRats of the American Indoor Football Association in 2009. Fans interested in tickets can call our offices at 1-888-Riv-Rats or click on the link at the RiverRats' website at www.erieriverrats.com. You can also contact the Rats now for sponsorship or public appearance opportunities. The Erie RiverRats, "Your Town, Your Team!"



American Indoor Football Association Stories from February 4, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Erie Explosion Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central