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Meet a Team Week Organization: Rye Town Youth Football & Cheerleading

jason — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:02:26 +0000

Organization Name: Rye Town Youth Football & Cheerleading

Hometown: Port Chester, New York 10580

Sport: Flag & Tackle Football / Cheerleading

Organization Colors: Blue and Gray

Organization Motto:

The mission of RTYFC is to introduce boys and girls of diverse backgrounds and abilities to the sports of football and cheerleading, and in so doing to expose them to the unique bonds these sports forge and the life lessons they teach; we pledge to instill in our youth participants a strong sense of self-confidence by encouraging them to aim high and to begin to understand how dreams can come true with team work, good sportsmanship, perseverance and dedication; and finally we will strive to provide all of this in a safe, fun, and educational environment that will leave the boys and girls, as well as parents and coaches with a positive and memorable experience.

Years with Modell’s: Three years

Favorite Modell’s store to shop at & why: Port Chester, New York 10580. Great selection of Football equipment and great service.

Our favorite athletic brand: What ever is on sale, LOL

Our most meMO’rable achievement: Over the past two seasons, the funds generated through Team Weeks has enabled us to switch from the old style girdle and pants (7 pad set that you constantly need to remove and put back between washing) to the one piece fully intergrated Football pants for the whole league. This has been a huge improvement in comfort, style, and convenience.

Why we team up with Modell’s: Modell’s is our #1 supporter. Their loyal support has allowed our league to grow and introduce the sports of Football & Cheerleading to many boys and girls of our community. Their financial support enables RTYF&C members to wear safer equipment and play on better fields.

Website: www.ryetownyouthfootball.com

Meet a Sponsored Team Week Organization: Lanham Boys & Girls Club

jason — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:30:37 +0000

Organization Name: Lanham Boys & Girls Club

Hometown: Lanham, Maryland

Sport: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Cheerleading, and T-Ball

Organization Colors: Red & White

Organization Motto: ”Commitment to Excellence”

Years with Modell’s: 10 Years

Favorite Modell’s store to shop at & why: Our favorite store is the Greenbelt, Maryland location. We use them because they have a great selection for all our sports and they help us special order other items for our teams.

Our favorite athletic brand: Nike

Our most meMO’rable achievement: We raised over $1,400 during the Community Week Program in 2011

Why we team up with Modell’s: We team up with Modell’s for several reasons. We have the opportunity to work with our Community Ambassador Jamal Jones, who does a great job working with our organization. Also, Modell’s has created an extended relationship between our Club and our families. Modell’s has all the equipment we need for all our sports and the pricing is good.

Winners of the Onfield Clinic at Yankee Stadium

katherinek — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:20:42 +0000

Thanks for participating in the Onfield Clinic at Yankee Stadium Raffle. If you have one of the below raffle ticket numbers, you have won the following:

A private onfield clinic at Yankee Stadium for participants ages 7 to 14 – run by Yankee Coaches and Alumni

Tour of Monument Park

Tour of Yankees Museum

Meet and Greet with a Yankee Alumni

One (1) game ticket for the participant, as well as two (2) game tickets for the guardians of the participant, to the August 23rd NY Yankees vs Oakland Athletics game.

1.) 0534

2.) 0535

3.) 0542

4.) 0547

5.) 0581

6.) 0586

7.) 0603

8.) 0609

9.) 0655

10.) 0781

Please contact Derek Drelles at (646) 715-3039 or DerekD@msgmail.com if you have one of the winning tickets. Winners will be called on July 19 with further details.

Win a Spot at an Onfield Clinic at Yankee Stadium

katherinek — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:48 +0000

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a Private Onfield Clinic at Yankee Stadium! Stop by any Staten Island Modell’s Sporting Goods location to purchase your raffle ticket and be entered to win 1 of 10 spots. Winners will receive:

A private onfield clinic at Yankee Stadium for participants ages 7 to 14 – run by Yankee Coaches and Alumni
Tour of Monument Park
Tour of Yankees Museum
Meet and Greet with a Yankee Alumni
One (1) game ticket for the participant, as well as two (2) game tickets for the guardians of the participant, to the August 23rd NY Yankees vs Oakland Athletics game.

Each ticket is $10 and 100% of the proceeds will go toward funding the New York State Little League Championship. Buy your tickets a.s.a.p. as there are only 750 being sold!

The 10 lucky winners will be notified following the raffle on Friday, July 15th. The winning ticket numbers will also be posted at www.modellsblog.com.

Participating Locations:

2600 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island – (718) 980-1300

1801 B South Avenue, Staten Island - (718) 698-8900

2965 Veterans Road West, New York - (718) 356-7770

From Finland to Philly, You Gotta Go To Mo’s!

Derrick — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:40:35 +0000

In 1999 an inter-continental exchange program between two youth hockey programs, the Haverford Hawks and Finland’s Helsinki Vikings, began with a simple love of the sport. The program has now become an annual event, that had two Finnish youth ice hockey teams (ages 12-14) arrive in the Philadelphia area on March 19th. The visitors include 24 Finnish youth players and 21 Finnish adults.

Since the beginning, the efforts of players’ parents have resulted in a culturally rich experience for all involved. The teams alternate visiting each other’s countries every other year. This year, Hawks families will host boys from Finland while their parents lodge at a local hotel.

As a supporter of the event, a Modell’s private shopping event was scheduled from 8:00 – 9:00 AM on Monday March 21, 2011 at #28 Clifton Heights. In attendance were players from the Haverford Hawks and both Finland Viking youth teams as well as parents/guardians. The players and parents from Finland had an opportunity to pick up plenty of “local” gear, with Modell’s donating a portion of all the sales back to the Finland Exchange Program through their participation in Team Weeks Program.

A number of events for both parents and children are planned in conjunction with the ten day exchange program. Scheduled events include an ice hockey tournament, a Philadelphia Flyers game, a Flyers practice, tours of New York & Philadelphia, and shopping. As an added benefit through Modell’s, the Helsinki Vikings players are scheduled for a private meet & greet with the Philadelphia Flyers from Finland, Kimmo Timonen and Ville Leino, following their visit to Flyers practice on March 23rd.