Twisters to Host Free Agent Tryout

(North Little Rock, AR) - In a continuing effort to add talent and strive for an ArenaCup championship, the Arkansas Twisters of the arenafootball2 league have scheduled a free agent tryout camp on Saturday, November 22, 2008. The tryout camp will be held at Pulaski Academy High School located at 12701 Hinson Road in Little Rock. Participants are asked to park in the lot between the two facilities. The camp will be under the direction of new Twisters Head Coach Chris Siegfried and his coaching staff.

The format will consist of a variety of physical tests, including the 40 yard dash, 20 yard shuttle and the standing long jump. Participants will be timed and measured in all of these events. After an evaluation of each participant's times and scores, the group will be reduced to a number of individuals who will be asked to participate in select physical drills. Another evaluation will leave the remaining to participate in skill drills which are related to Arena Football. There will not be any contact drills.

The cost of the camp is $40 cash per individual. Registration will begin promptly at 8:00 am until 9:00 am. A thirty minute period of supervised warm-up drills will follow. Testing will begin at 9:30 am.

The camp is open to anyone who has completed their college eligibility and is physically able to perform the drills. A waiver and release form will be signed by all participants stating that they are physically able to participate and not hold the Arkansas Twister liable for any injury suffered during the camp.

Participants need to provide their own workout attire. Shorts and t-shirts along with turf or tennis shoes are recommended as the camps will be conducted on an artificial surface. Rubber molded football cleats no longer than one half inch will be permitted for tryouts. Metal football cleats are absolutely forbidden and you will not be allowed to participate. Participation in the free-agent camp is not an offer of employment but merely an evaluation. By the conclusion of the camp, everyone will have been advised of their results. The Arkansas Twisters are not responsible for travel or lodging expenses. Food will not be provided.

Reading Express to Hold Open Try-Out

The Reading Express will be holding their first Open Try-Out for the 09 Season this Saturday October 25th at Grand Slam Sports Complex. There will be two separate Try-Outs. Kickers can register at 9:45AM and their Try-Out will be on the field from 10AM-11AM. During the kicker Try-Outs registration for the remaining players will take place and their Try-Out will be from 11AM-2PM. Call the Express office for all the details at 610-372-7277 or e-mail Head Coach / GM Bernie Nowotarski at bnowotarski@expressindoorfootball.com

Kabongo brings his powerful presence from the football field to the community

(Edmonton) A staple along the offensive line, Patrick Kabongo is also a staple in the community. The 5th year Eskimo will be this year's recipient of the David Boone Award, the club announced today.

Kabongo has taken part in over 40 community events this year including nine Comfree Stay in School appearances; seven DARE program visits and several Read-In-Week appearances to both French and English speaking schools. Patrick has also given a lot of his time to help young football players by taking part in several minor football practices and the Boston Pizza High School Football Camp. "Patrick is a dedicated individual who gives his time to the community selflessly," says Eskimo President and CEO Rick LeLacheur. "He is a great role model for the people in the community and to his teammates."

Patrick's goodwill goes beyond the local community. Before the 2006 season, Kabongo traveled to tsunami-ravaged Sri Lanka on a mission where he helped with a mobile clinic and ran a sports camp for local children.

Chosen by his teammates, the David Boone Award is given to the player who has a strong involvement with the community. Kabongo will be presented with the award at the 45th Annual Edmonton Eskimo Dinner this evening. He is also the Eskimo nominee for the CFLPA's Tom Pate Memorial Award for a player's outstanding contributions to the league, his team and his community. The award is presented at the CFL Player Awards during Grey Cup week.

The Eskimos host the Montreal Alouettes on October 31, 2008. Buy Eskimo tickets online at ticketmaster.ca or call 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.

Esks reel in Rector

(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos today announced they have signed free agent wide receiver/kick returner Jamaica Rector to a practice roster agreement.

A product of Northwest Missouri State, Rector signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2005, appearing in one regular season game in 2006. After being released by Dallas, Rector signed with Arizona where he appeared in two games with the Cardinals last season.

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JAMAICA RECTOR

WR/KR

(Import)

NW Missouri State

Born: August 10, 1981 - Cleburne, TX

Height: 5'10 Weight: 183

Yrs Esks: 1st

Yrs CFL: 1st

The Eskimos host the Montreal Alouettes on October 31, 2008. Buy Eskimo tickets online at ticketmaster.ca or call 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.

Chris Morris takes his place on Eskimo Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium

(Edmonton) Edmonton Eskimo President and CEO Rick LeLacheur today announced that former offensive lineman Chris Morris will be the 25th player in team history to have his name added to the prestigious Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium.

A first round draft pick (8th overall) by Edmonton in the 1992 CFL Draft, Morris starred at the University of Toronto. Morris cracked the veteran laden Eskimo line-up and was in the starting line-up for the opening game of the '92 season. He would keep that job for the next 14 years, playing a key role in Edmonton's Grey Cup titles in 1993, 2003 and 2005.

In making the announcement, Rick LeLacheur says, "It's fitting that as the Edmonton Eskimos celebrate 60 seasons, we honour the player who wore #60 with such distinction for 14 of those seasons. Chris earned the admiration of his teammates, coaches and opponents with his leadership, toughness and competitive spirit. He is most deserving of this honour."

Morris says, "I never played football for the personal attention or accolades, so I am very humbled by this".

He joins former teammates Gizmo Williams (2002), Willie Pless (2004) and Rod Connop (2005) as the most recent inductees to the Wall of Honour.

Morris will be honoured at the 45th Annual Edmonton Eskimo Dinner on Wednesday, October 22 and during a special halftime ceremony at the October 31 game vs. Montreal.

The Eskimos host the Montreal Alouettes on October 31, 2008. Buy Eskimo tickets online at ticketmaster.ca or call 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.

Riverrats announce tryouts

ERIE, PA - (10/20/08) With many American Indoor Football Association teams already having tryouts, the Erie Riverrats wanted to make prospective players aware of the Riverrats' plans for tryouts for their 2009 team. With the season not expected to begin until March 2009, the Riverrats plan on hosting tryouts after the finish of most of the local college football seasons in early 2009. The Rats wanted prospective players to be aware of the tryout schedule so players don't get worried they may have missed their chance to become a Riverrat and so prospective players don't get too hasty in signing with other clubs.

Erie Riverrats head coach Steven G. Folmar explained the team's reason for pushing the tryouts back, "I know many teams are already having tryouts right now but we want the opportunity to see the best talent available, and our staff believes that to do that, we need to have the largest pool of talent possible to choose from. Because of that, we decided we needed to allow guys playing college football right now the opportunity to finish their seasons and heal up minor aches and pains before we see them and we go about finalizing our roster." The Riverrats expect to have tryouts in Buffalo, NY, Cleveland, OH, as well as in the Erie area. The Rats hope to finalize and make announcement of the actual dates of their upcoming tryouts within the next few weeks. Check back to our webpage for staff and player signings to begin soon as well!

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 infestation has begun!

Riders hold Plaza of Honor Dinner

Tonight at the Plaza of Honor Dinner in front of a record 1431 patrons, Jodine Smith, the chairperson of the 2008 SaskTel Plaza of Honor Dinner, presented Saskatchewan Roughrider Club Chairman Rob Pletch with a cheque for $267,500.

This year, the Sasktel Plaza of Honor Committee honoured Tom Campana, Ted Provost and Lawrie Skolrood for their outstanding contributions to Saskatchewan Roughrider Football.

"Tonight's dinner was a tremendous success thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the Plaza committee," stated Jodine Smith. "Their hard work and dedication continue to ensure that the Plaza of Honor Dinner remains one of the most prestigious events in the province."

Smith added, "The Club would also like to thank the Plaza of Honor Dinner Sponsor, SaskTel, for their contributions in making this year's event an enormous success."