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EMPOWER 99 CLUB |
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 UPCOMING BENGALS IN THE COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Rudi hosts Football Clinic
Johnson | Join Rudi Johnson as he hosts the Second Annual Free Youth Football Clinic and Football for Moms at the Xavier University Soccer Complex on May 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will benefit the Rudi Johnson Foundation, with proceeds going to Children's Hospital Guest Services and the National Bone Marrow Awareness Campaign. The football clinic will host boys and girls ages 9 to 12 for a day of football fundamentals, breakout sessions on such topics as sportsmanship, health and nutrition, and leadership. The clinic will also provide youth with T-shirts, refreshments, and free giveaways.
The day's events will also provide a day of football for moms (dads are welcome, too) in celebration of Mother's Day. A special guest speaker will discuss football basics, fundamentals, and history of the sport. The clinic hosted by Cincinnati Bell and Xavier University is open to 200 youth and 200 moms. Registration is currently open on a first come first serve basis. Online registration is currently open and will remain until all slots are filled. Space is limited and filling up quickly so register today! For additional information or questions please call 513-745-3955.
Leon Hall Football Clinic
Join Bengals cornerback Leon Hall for a FREE football clinic at South Avondale Field on Saturday, May 17, 2008. This free clinic provides youth the opportunity to work on their football skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork skills, while building self-esteem both on and off the field. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and refreshments as well as have the opportunity to meet Leon. During the clinics, Mercy Hospitals will be providing FREE health screenings for all parents at Avondale Boys & Girls Club. The Leon Hall Football Clinic is open to the first 150 8-10 year olds and the first 150 11-13 year olds to register and are sponsored by Mercy Health Partners. For registration information, click here or call 314-291-1880.
Marvin Lewis Golf Classic
The Marvin Lewis Golf Classic presented by Cincinnati Bell, the largest fundraiser for the Marvin Lewis Community Fund (MLCF), benefits seven non-profit organizations along with the MLCF's own programs. On Sunday, May 18, celebrity guests including former and current Bengals, as well as local and national entertainers, will team up with groups and sponsors for an enjoyable day of golf. A full field, consisting of 244 golfers, compete in various contests such as Hole-in-One, Longest Drive, and Closest-to-the-Pin. The top four teams, the last place team, and the winners of the contests will each receive prizes. For more information on this year's Golf Classic or to register, click here.
Marvin Lewis USA Football Coaching Clinic
The Marvin Lewis USA Football Coaching Clinic presented by Ignition and sponsored by National City will take place May 30-31, 2008, and will again be held at Paul Brown Stadium. The event features the Bengals coaching staff instructing nearly 250 youth, middle school and high school football coaches. The curriculum includes seven essential areas needed to properly train coaches in teaching the game to young people while running a successful and safe program in a positive learning environment. This year's featured speaker is Brian Kelly, Head Coach of the University of Cincinnati. For more information and to register for the Coaching Clinic, click here.
St. Louis Hosts 2nd Annual Sportsfest
St. Louis | Area Bengals fans and their families are invited to join local Bengals long-snapper Brad St. Louis and his fellow Bengals teammates in hosting the 2nd Annual Brad St. Louis Sportsfest in West Chester Ohio, June 6 & 7, 2008.
Event details are as follows:
3K RUN/WALK/DOG WALK & POST-RACE BAR-B-QUE
WHEN: June 6, 2008 (Friday) at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Voice of America Park, West Chester OH
COST: Pre-registration: $20 each / $15 each for groups of 3 or more (includes race, post-race bar-b-que, & T-shirt for first 200 registrants)
2008 BRAD ST. LOUIS FOOTBALL CAMP (Grades 1-8)
WHEN: June 7, 2008 (Saturday) at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hopewell Jr. Campus, West Chester OH
COST: Free, Enrollment is limited to the first 200 registrants.
To register and for more information, click here.
Youth Football Camps
The NFL High School Player Development and Junior Player Development programs are offering football camps to area youth in Cincinnati and surrounding areas this spring and summer. HSPD provides incoming high school sophomores through seniors a program that focuses on character development and specific football skill training by position. The NFL JPD program is an instructional football camp for children ages 12-14 in underserved communities.
 Click here for camp registration information.
Munoz Football Academy
Boys and girls entering grades 3 through 8 have the unique opportunity to learn football from Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and area coaches at the Anthony Munoz Foundation Hall of Fame Football Academy, to be held Tuesday, June 10 through Friday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sycamore High School Athletic Complex in Montgomery. The cost is $150 per camper. Spots are limited and interested campers are encouraged to apply early. Campers can register online at munozfoundation.org or by calling (513) 772-4900.
| PREVIOUS BENGALS COMMUNITY-RELATED EVENTS |
Rudi Johnson Foundation teams with Xavier for donation
April 28, 2008 - The Rudi Johnson Foundation (RJF) made a $4000 donation to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Guest Services from a grant received from the Philanthropy Program at Xavier University through their Sport Management class. Students in the Xavier University Sport Management class have an annual opportunity to donate $4,000 to any charity or foundation of their choice. For the second year in a row, they have chosen the Rudi Johnson Foundation.
"We are happy to be able to assist Cincinnati Children's with this grant from Xavier University," said RJF Executive Director Janice Johnson. "It is our hope that the work done by Guests Services will continue to support Children's Hospital families in their time of need, like that of our 2007 Mother of The Year, LaDora Twitty and her son Cameron."
Assist: Henderson
Henderson | April 14, 2008 - When Norwood firefighter and paramedic Jeff Lackmeyer rang the bell for a fundraising effort last week to honor two fallen Colerain Township firefighters, an unsung Bengal answered the call. Eric Henderson has yet to play an NFL snap, but the linebacker got a quick assist at the last minute when he donated two autographed footballs and other Bengals items that helped the Indian Mound Cafe in Norwood raise $3,500 for the funds in memory of Capt. Robin Broxterman and firefighter Brian Schira. Read more...
Graham IDs heroism
Graham | April 9, 2008 - Shayne Graham, the most accurate kicker of his generation, hit the sweet spot again a few weeks ago when he was trying to think up a birthday present for his dad. In order to brainstorm, he asked Tom Graham to send him the dog tags he wore in Vietnam. But those shiny, tiny love letters to a country turned, instead, into a gift for the Cincinnati community and America when his son created the commemorative Matt Maupin dog tags to honor the Clermont County soldier whose name, rank and serial number have become lasting legacies of the war after Vietnam. Read more...
Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year Award
February 21, 2008 - The Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year Award is presented to the top high school football coach in the Tri-State area. One hundred forty-four area schools may nominate an athlete for this award. The winner is chosen based on his teaching skills, sportsmanship, dedication to players, and commitment to education. The award is handed out at the annual Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athletes Banquet. The 2007 recipient was Kevin Siple of Indian Hill High School.
Under his guidance, the Braves have seen eight OHSAA playoff appearances, earned five league championships and had two back to back undefeated seasons. Numerous players have earned league, area and state honors - many continuing their football careers at the collegiate level.
Wilson takes part in Super Bowl festivities
February 6, 2008 - Bengals running back Quincy Wilson gets the North Savages (Phoenix) prepared for victory with his pregame Pep Talk before the Donruss Pop Warner Classic in Phoenix, AZ. San Francisco 49ers great Dwight Clark (to the right behind Wilson) worked with Wilson as a coach and looks on. Wilson participated in the event along with Clark, Dolphins QB Cleo Lemon and Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs as part of Super Bowl XLII festivities. The North Savages defeated the Gilbert Generals 24-8. (Photo by Donruss/Michael Chansley)
Friend for life
January 28, 2008 - Frostee Rucker has a new offseason workout partner. Devon Curling was buried in his No. 92 jersey that first week of 2008, but Rucker is still wearing the boy's 11-year-old heart on his sleeve. Come to think of it, their hearts are what made their differences seem so inconsequential at the end. "Both Devon and Frostee," says Mike Curling, "have hearts the size of Texas." Read more...
Local girl winner at PPK finals
January 15, 2008 - Four million youngsters competed, but only 32 qualified for the 2007 NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals. Hollee Morris, an 11-year-old fifth-grader from O.R. Edgington Elementary School in Englewood, Ohio who represented the Bengals, was the national winner in the 10/11 year-old girls division. Read more...
Bengals recognize groups
January 8, 2008 - The Bengals have recognized 11 charities for their work in Greater Cincinnati by teaming with NFL Charities to distribute $15,000. "As with any large metropolitan area, Greater Cincinnati has many needs," Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn said Tuesday in a news release. "Fortunately, we are blessed with many organizations that work tirelessly to meet these needs. We applaud these organizations for the fine work they do, and we want to take this opportunity to recognize them." Read more...
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