Farmleigh Family day

bobby wade

http://www.americanfootball.ie/farml...-day-4th-july/

Farmleigh Family Fitness Day – 4th July
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010






The IAFA, in conjunction with Athletics Ireland and the Office of Public Works, will be hosting a Family Fitness Day in Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park on 4th July.

This event, which is aimed at families, will feature some interactive games and demonstrations that members of the public can take part in. Members of the public will also be able obtain information on American football in Ireland and purchase Shamrock Bowl tickets. Two players from the Pittsburgh Steelers will be present to sign autographs.

In addition to the American football events, Athletics Ireland will have a range of Athletics events and the OPW is hosting a food fair. A US gospel choir and marching band will also perform.

The Irish American Football Association is putting on the following activities:

Field Demonstration Area:

1. Players from the IAFL will put on a fully kitted demonstration scrimmage on the hour every hour form Noon to 5pm. This demonstration will last for approx. 15 minutes.

2. Punt, pass and kick competitions for kids will take place on the field demonstration area on the half hour, every hour from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

Information Stand:

Information on American football in Ireland can be found at the Information Stand. Players from the IAFL and guest players from the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) will be available to answer questions and sign autographs throughout the day.

Interactive Games:

The IAFA will have the following interactive stands whereby members of the public can have fun trying out some of the skills applicable to American football. All games are safe for both adults and children:

Quarterback Game – test your quarterbacking skills by throwing an American football at some targets.

Short-yardage game – ever wondered what it is like to be a running back diving for a touchdown with tacklers hanging out of you? Try diving for the line with a bungee cord attached to simulate being dragged back by tacklers.

Agility Course – time yourself over an agility course similar to one used by real American footballers.

Wear the Gear – Ever wondered what it feels like to wear full American football kit? Members of the public can dress in up at this stand.

Shamrock Bowl Tickets:

Tickets for the Shamrock Bowl, to take place at Tallaght Stadium at 2pm on Sunday 8th August, can be purchased at the Information Stand.

Watch an IAFL game live:

An IAFL regular season fixture between the West Dublin Rhinos and Dublin Rebels will kick-off at 5pm in the grounds of nearby Castleknock College. This is the final fixture of the IAFL regular season and both teams are fighting for play-off places. Admission is free.




Wonder who the Steelers are??

themont85

bobby wade wrote: »

Wonder who the Steelers are??

Definately Big Ben, a real role model for a family day.

supersportq

Sounds like a good day out. Will probably drop out to that.