64 Lucky Youth to Sign One-Day Contracts with the Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ – If you’re looking for weekend visuals, look no further. On Saturday, July 14, 2018, 64 football-loving youth will be signing one-day contracts with the Edmonton Eskimos. An annual event hosted by Boston Pizza, these local youngsters will hit the field at Commonwealth Stadium to take part in a realistic “try out” and contract signing experience. In addition to autographs and a group photo, the kids will participate in fun football “try out” drills with some of their favourite players.
“Giving back to our local communities has always been a focus for Boston Pizza; working with the Edmonton Eskimos again felt like a natural fit,” says Jenna Bull, Marketing Manager for Sports Program & Sponsorships. “It’s going to be a fantastic day – we’re very excited to give these up-and-coming local all-stars the chance to join the Eskimos organization.”
Media are invited to come down to the Commonwealth Stadium on July 14th at 10:00am to film, photograph and interview the Edmonton Eskimos’ newest players. Interview opportunities are also available with a Boston Pizza representative and Edmonton Eskimos players, including Shaquille Cooper, Mason Woods, Bryant Mitchell, and Nick Usher.
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What: |
Filming, photo, interview opportunity with 64 youth selected by Boston Pizza to sign one-day contracts with the Edmonton Eskimos. Visuals shot by the Edmonton Eskimos will also be available for b-roll use upon request. |
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Who: |
Youth and their families, Edmonton Eskimos players including Shaquille Cooper, Mason Woods, Bryant Mitchell, and Nick Usher. Interview opportunities are available with a Boston Pizza representative and an Edmonton Eskimos spokesperson. |
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When: |
Saturday, July 14, 10:00am to 1:00pm (MT) |
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Full Schedule: |
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9:00-9:45AM: |
Winners, Eskimos team to arrive at the stadium (Gate 2, SW Corner) |
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Registration will commence once all have arrived; winners will then receive their jersey and head to field |
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10:00-10:45AM: |
Winners to take part in realistic “try out,” performing drills with Shaquille Cooper, Mason Woods, Bryant Mitchell, and Nick Usher on the field, cycling through four stations |
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10:45-11:15AM: |
Winners will receive a group photo with Shaquille Cooper, Mason Woods, Bryant Mitchell, and Nick Usher on the field and have a chance to get their autographs |
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11:15AM-1:00PM: |
Winners and the Eskimos team members will head back to the Quarterback Club (NE Corner) for a special Boston Pizza lunch and to sign their contracts with the Edmonton Eskimos |
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Where: |
Edmonton Eskimos’ Commonwealth Stadium |
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11000 Stadium Rd |
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Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2 |
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(Meet at Gate 2, SW Corner of Stadium) |
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SOURCE Boston Pizza International
For further information: and as point of contact on the day, please contact: Sean Megna, Sports Programs and Sponsorship Intern, Boston Pizza International Inc., E: MegnaS@bostonpizza.com; Siobhan McCarthy, FleishmanHillard High Road for Boston Pizza International Inc., E: SiobhanMcCarthy@fhhighroad.com