NFL is giving Canadian youth football programs a chance to earn funding
The NFL is giving back to youth football players, coaches and community members in Canada by giving a chance to earn funding through its Way to Play and Forward Pass programs.
NFL Way to Play is a program that is designed to help fund Canadian high school and CEGEP tackle football programs. They are giving high school football players across Canada a chance to receive a $3,000 equipment grant for their team and the opportunity to have their play shown on TSN.ca and in a special segment during NFL games on CTV. Players and their supporters are asked to submit videos and highlights of them demonstrating proper tackling, blocking, foot work, discipline or vision, and each week, one submitted video will be chosen to be featured.
Players can be nominated through the official NFL Canada Way to Play Award submission form here.
“This is the fourth year of NFL Way to Play, and it has already contributed $90,000 directly into our high school and CEGEP football programs,” said Kevin McDonald, Executive Director, Football Canada. “Being recognized by the NFL during broadcasts is a tremendous thrill for the players, and we want to spread the word to all high school and CEGEP programs about this amazing opportunity to give their teams a boost. All it takes is one uploaded video.”