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PHIL HOSSACK / Winnipeg Free Press - STAND-UP - 10 yr old Bushra Abtidoon a Dufferin School student, runs a pattern after catching the ball at an afterschool football camp held at the U of W Thursday afternoon. Sponsored by city police and the Blue Bombers about 200 kids assembled Winnipeg Axworthy Health and RecPlex. See release. - January 25, 2018 WINNIPEG, MB., January 25, 2018 The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Winnipeg Police Association (in partnership with the University of Winnipeg, Sport Manitoba, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, and Spence Neighbourhood Association), will kick-off the 2018 Winnipeg Youth Football Club, an after-school flag football program for youth in downtown Winnipeg. Each week, more than 200 youth from 10 different schools and organizations in Winnipegs central area will receive free certified flag football coaching for 90 minutes, dinner, t-shirts, and school bus transportation to and from the club, which takes place at the University of Winnipeg Axworthy Health & Recplex. To celebrate the first week of the camp, Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Matthias Goossen and linebacker Thomas Miles will guest coach and will be mentors to the participants. The Blue Bombers are committed to supporting flag and tackle football at all levels, said Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Were proud to work with our partners to provide youth with a safe and fun after-school program where they can learn flag football fundamentals and stay active. This is the fifth year of the program and the second year the Winnipeg Police Association (WPA) has been the presenting partner. Both the Winnipeg Police Association and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have long, successful histories supporting youth in the community, said Maurice Sabourin, President, WPA. The WPA is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Winnipeg Youth Football Club and we look forward to continuing to connect and work with inne
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