麻豆精选 residents have the opportunity to meet some of their favourite CFL stars this April.
The B.C. Lions have announced a road trip to the Okanagan on April 14-15 for both a meet-and-greet with fans and a special 鈥楶lay with the Pros鈥� clinic.
鈥淕rowing football at the grassroots level and having a positive impact in our communities are major pillars of the Lions organization,鈥� said Lions Director of Community Partnerships Jamie Taras.
鈥淎s British Columbia鈥檚 only professional football team, we love being able to extend those relationships across this great province.鈥�
Headlining the event will be starting quarterback Nathan Rourke, CFL Most Outstanding Canadian Bo Lokombo, Sukh Chung, David Knevel and Ben Hladik.
It all kicks off on April 14 at 6 p.m. at Dakoda鈥檚 Bar and Grill, where fans are invited to join players for a 鈥減int and football chat.鈥� Those under 19 years of age are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
The 鈥楶lay with the Pros鈥� clinic then goes at the West 麻豆精选 Multi-Sport Centre at 10 a.m. on April 15, where kids ages six to 12 can join the Lions for a fun-non-contact football skills clinic.
Members of the Okanagan Sun football team will lending a helping hand at the clinic.
Registration for the clinic can be found at www.bclions.com/play-with-the-pros.
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