Source: OUA Communications
HAMILTON, Ont. – Ontario University Athletics (OUA), in
partnership with Ontario Football Alliance (OFA), is pleased to
announce the launch of Growing the Gridiron.
Growing the Gridiron is a program designed to help grow the sport
of football at the grassroots level in Ontario. The program
consists of a series of free clinics offering youth between the
ages of 7-14 a safe and fun introduction to developmental skills
such as throwing, catching, punting and kicking. The program is
organized and lead by OUA with the support of volunteers and member
institutions.
“OFA is pleased to partner with OUA on this exciting
project," said OFA executive director Tina Turner. “Growing
the Gridiron is a great opportunity for Ontario youth to test drive
touch, flag and tackle football. By making the sport more
accessible, we hope to see measureable participation growth among
our members.”
The Growing the Gridiron curriculum is derived from Football
Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model and is
designed to progress the participant through a series of evaluative
levels.
“Growing the Gridiron will provide Ontario youth with a safe
and fun environment to learn the game, develop their skills and
promote a healthy and active lifestyle,” said OUA interim
executive director Bryan Crawford. “Simultaneously the
program is adding an important step in the development process for
future OUA stars.”
Growing the Gridiron has been made possible thanks to the funding
provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Canada’s leading
charitable grant-making foundation. The Trillium Foundation works
with not-for-profit and charitable organizations to help create
vibrant and healthy communities in Ontario.
Visit OUA.ca/growingthegridiron for more information or to register
for an upcoming Growing the Gridiron clinic.
GROWING THE
GRIDIRON CLINIC SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 3 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | University of Guelph |
Saturday, October 5 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Carleton University |
Sunday, October 6 | 12-4 p.m. | UOIT |
Tuesday, October 8 | 5-9 p.m. | York University |
Saturday, October 12 | 8-11:30 a.m. | Wilfrid Laurier University |
Sunday, October 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Trent University |